And today I did......
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epicyclo
Senior Retro Guru
I was sitting at home minding my own business trying to get an accurate count of my bikes when I was rudely interrupted by a apostle of evil and his brood. He spent the time extolling the virtues of derailleurs and suspension.
Tried to poison him with Colombian coffee, but to no avail, his enthusiasm for the devil's gearchanger remained unabated.
I was so traumatised I went out and bought another bike.
Now I'll have to start the count all over again....
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Subsequently I came to the conclusion that no one should have more bikes than they can count on their appendages (with their trousers on) so I've put a rather nice Fuji Track on eBay as the start of the Great Cull of 2018.
EDIT: just realised what an evil influence Jamie put on me.
1. I'm selling a singlespeed bike.
2. The bike I bought has a derailleur! (I'll soon fox that though...
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Tried to poison him with Colombian coffee, but to no avail, his enthusiasm for the devil's gearchanger remained unabated.
I was so traumatised I went out and bought another bike.
Now I'll have to start the count all over again....
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Subsequently I came to the conclusion that no one should have more bikes than they can count on their appendages (with their trousers on) so I've put a rather nice Fuji Track on eBay as the start of the Great Cull of 2018.
EDIT: just realised what an evil influence Jamie put on me.
1. I'm selling a singlespeed bike.
2. The bike I bought has a derailleur! (I'll soon fox that though...
)
velomaniac
MacRetro Rider
Re:
I seldom seem to have much time to ride my bikes and this is likely to be the norm for a long time to come
As a result need to cull big time so a fair few are off to the bike station recycling charity. This alas includes the Rudge folding mtb but as I got it karma'd to me by Brian sending it off to charity is less upsetting. Gravel and road will likely be my future but a couple of retro MTV's will always grace the stable
I seldom seem to have much time to ride my bikes and this is likely to be the norm for a long time to come
As a result need to cull big time so a fair few are off to the bike station recycling charity. This alas includes the Rudge folding mtb but as I got it karma'd to me by Brian sending it off to charity is less upsetting. Gravel and road will likely be my future but a couple of retro MTV's will always grace the stable
velomaniac
MacRetro Rider
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Considering Retrobike started life as a site for retro mountain bikers being told I'm doolaly by the guy who "culled" his only retro mountain bike is a bit rich ;-)
Considering Retrobike started life as a site for retro mountain bikers being told I'm doolaly by the guy who "culled" his only retro mountain bike is a bit rich ;-)
But Velo I was meaning Brian when I wrote that but upon rereading my post I find that you too fit my reply with talk of culling obviously caused by doolaliness 
I still have my 94 Stumpy frame and fork and several retro road bikes but I do enjoy my modernish stuff, but I am retro on the inside, some may say vintage
Jamie
I still have my 94 Stumpy frame and fork and several retro road bikes but I do enjoy my modernish stuff, but I am retro on the inside, some may say vintage
Jamie
velomaniac
MacRetro Rider
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Today I did something major or drastic dependent on your viewpoint to help my mental state. I am a hoarder of bicycle junk, most of my bike frame collection is of little more than scrap value and so I had a major cull. I have gifted 14 bike frames plus tyres and other Gubbins to the Edinburgh Bike Station. That is two thirds of my collection. Further gifts of parts etc will follow. I need to stop this obsession in its tracks as it is messing with my mind. I feel this hoarding has been a symptom of the bipolar condition I now receive meds to control.
Don't worry, I still have bikes but I need to keep them down to riders only.
Wish I could say its changed my life but presently I am a little shell shocked I actually did it.
Need a lie down.........
Today I did something major or drastic dependent on your viewpoint to help my mental state. I am a hoarder of bicycle junk, most of my bike frame collection is of little more than scrap value and so I had a major cull. I have gifted 14 bike frames plus tyres and other Gubbins to the Edinburgh Bike Station. That is two thirds of my collection. Further gifts of parts etc will follow. I need to stop this obsession in its tracks as it is messing with my mind. I feel this hoarding has been a symptom of the bipolar condition I now receive meds to control.
Don't worry, I still have bikes but I need to keep them down to riders only.
Wish I could say its changed my life but presently I am a little shell shocked I actually did it.
Need a lie down.........
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