nelincsretromtb
Raleigh Fan
I cant agree more!
Thanks
Thanks
Have completed 2 out of the four projects I had planned at the start of the year, but surprised myself by realising I have completed 11 builds/ restorations so far this year (not all for me!) Some how I still have 3 frames awaiting restoration and build.I have 3 or four project build for later in 2024 when the weather is a bit warmer, in the meantime, I aim to ride more and save for a bigger shed!
Almost..been riding it, now just awaiting the custom stem to come back from powder...and possibly find a better seatpost.1. Finish my 92 team marin, the daily driver I've always wanted...see marin build thread.
Hummmm..not so good. Done a few good full days rides, but failed to stay over.2. Do a bit more toothbrush touring....you know slum it in 4 star hotels and 1 star Michelin restaurants.
That ones gone really well...turned into a seriously good bike, which ive been really enjoying....again, just awaiting the custom stem to come back.3. Build version 2 of the "bike i should be riding". This is essentially my touring bike, ive learned a lot from the 1st, and now have a donor for the improved version 2.
Well, i sold the saracen conquest in bits and have properly finished the other to see if it grows on me any more...tbh jury is still out, but its got some use. Fair bit more kit has gone and I've now got no extra frames or forks and just a few spares and parts all boxed up, labelled etc.4. Sell my 2 saracens (conquest and citybike)....and the last of my frames and kit.....I'm aiming for 2 retro bikes an 3 others (2 kinda retro by accident anyway) by the end of the year. The sell off has gone pretty well over the last 5 years!
Not if we count in bike model years, you're too late.Seeing as i started this thread on 1st jan to try and help with motivation, i thought i better update it myself...
So my goals were...
Almost..been riding it, now just awaiting the custom stem to come back from powder...and possibly find a better seatpost.
Hummmm..not so good. Done a few good full days rides, but failed to stay over.
That ones gone really well...turned into a seriously good bike, which ive been really enjoying....again, just awaiting the custom stem to come back.
Well, i sold the saracen conquest in bits and have properly finished the other to see if it grows on me any more...tbh jury is still out, but its got some use. Fair bit more kit has gone and I've now got no extra frames or forks and just a few spares and parts all boxed up, labelled etc.
As its only just the end of August, hopefully I can resolve the rest in the remaining 4 months!
How you all doing?