I have a confession.

[sandra]

I mean a sickness. :eek: :p :cool: :D

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb12/Sandradav/IMG_0396.jpg

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

:eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:

(gulp)....

(composing myself).........


It's "OK" Sandra. You'll find acceptance here.
Especially if you confess with sincerity.
:)

[Triskeliongirl]

OMG Sandra, are they all YOURS?????????? I read about Blossom but did I miss something here?

[sandra]

sincerity? hello. Claudia made me do it! :D

[sandra]

ummm. no. the Legnano is DH's.

I keep telling myself...We don't take vacations, we seldom eat out, we are not a member of a gym, no kid at home, it's OUR HOBBY....etc.

[oxysback]

ooOOOOoooo, pretty soon you'll have one for every day of the week!

They're lovely, though. :D

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Some people collect and work on vintage cars.

Riding and tinkering with vintage bikes is easier on your wallet than that, is actually good for the planet, and is good for your health (both mental and physical). You will eventually be inspiring other people around you to ride bikes. And if both you and DH like being involved in it together, then it's good for your marriage too! :p
I see only good things here.

[uforgot]

You just HAVE to post the Legnano by itself. It's a beauty!

And just what do you mean "Claudia made me do it?" Hey, I sent you waaay more pics of auctions than that. If you had listened to me, you would have had 12 mixtes and each with an Acorn bag, along with half a dozen items from Terry.:D

[sandra]

Going for a ride right now. A better picture of the Legnano later.

[onimity]

Hey Sandra,

Wow! :eek: :eek: That's a veritable fleet of mixtes! Are you going to keep them all or just fix them up? Are you going to add on to your garage? :D

They are really lovely little bikes.

Anne

[sandra]

The original plan after I got Blossom and fell in love was to get one more mixte for DH to ride. After he had his shoulder dislocation accident, we thought neighborhood bikes with fatter tires would be a good way for him to ease back in to riding. So, I was looking for a bike for him when along came Nancy's Raleigh, Toto. It was a weee bit small, but I added a longer seatpost and it is perfect, in mint condition and rides fantastic.

I had been talking with a guy that had this Legnano NOS frame that had never been built up. I loved the different curve of the twin tube tops. He said he would build it up and if I was interested I could have it. I really didn't know if it would work out and we were happily riding our other two.

He finished the bike and it was a beauty, so I took it. Now we have one extra, but like children, we love them all.

Blossom was the only fixer upper. The Legnano was built from scratch, nothing pressing on it. The Raleigh could use some new fresh bar tape and I added the rack. They are all pretty much good to go.

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb12/Sandradav/IMG_0398.jpg

[sandra]

Hey, I just realized. While you wool weenies are buying all those clothes, for two shaks I can have an entire new bike. :D

[Tri Girl]

wooot wooo... that's one fine fleet you've got there missy!! I love them all, but that Legnano is very interesting. I'm going to come over and help you ride them. :D

[uforgot]

Yoohoo! Sandra! Looky HERE (http://cgi.ebay.com/Sanwa-mixte-single-speed-53cm-fixie-singlespeed-CHEAP_W0QQitemZ230192078968QQihZ013QQcategoryZ98084QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem).

[uforgot]

Hey, more justification! If one of us TE'ers comes to visit, we ALL have a beautiful mixte to ride!

[Zen]

Well, if one of those bikes belongs to Mr. Sandra then you only have two. Two is good, everyone should have at least two bikes (in case something happens to one).
I wouldn't call you OCD yet

[sgtiger]

The operative word there is yet.:p Although, if I remember correctly, she also has a road bike.

[HillSlugger]

1973 VINTAGE PEUGEOT (http://cgi.ebay.com/1973-VINTAGE-PEUGEOT-ROAD-BIKE-LITE-W-UPGRADES_W0QQitemZ300171142949QQihZ020QQcategoryZ98084QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)

Vintage Peugeot Ladies (http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-Peugeot-Ladies-Womens-Bike-Bicycle-UO18-UO-18_W0QQitemZ150182308456QQihZ005QQcategoryZ98084QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)

Vintage Gitane (http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-Gitane-Ladies-Bike-Grand-Sport-De-Luxe-Simplex_W0QQitemZ160181313106QQihZ006QQcategoryZ98084QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)

[sandra]

nope. If one of you comes to visit, we're set!

[froglegs]

If having more than one bike is wrong, then I don't wanna be right. :D

[KnottedYet]

[QUOTE=MDHillSlug;263708]1973 VINTAGE PEUGEOT (http://cgi.ebay.com/1973-VINTAGE-PEUGEOT-ROAD-BIKE-LITE-W-UPGRADES_W0QQitemZ300171142949QQihZ020QQcategoryZ98084QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)

I had the "men's" version of this bike.... I sold it because I was an idiot and wanted to buy one of the first mountain bikes when they came out. (remember the days before MTB?) Mine looked just like this one (same paint, decals, general components), but mine was an early 80's, so I'm not sure about the seller dating it to 1973.

I'm feeling a little pang of desire. :eek:

(darn it, I should know better than to look at these threads!!!!!)

[Susan126]

If having more than one bike is wrong, then I don't wanna be right. :D

Well said froglegs! Well said! Hey, I own three bikes myself. 2 mountain bikes and one road bike. Soon to be four bikes as I want a new road bike. Probably next year when my last child finally graduates from college! :D

[7rider]

Yoohoo! Sandra! Looky HERE (http://cgi.ebay.com/Sanwa-mixte-single-speed-53cm-fixie-singlespeed-CHEAP_W0QQitemZ230192078968QQihZ013QQcategoryZ98084QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem).

A 52x18 single speed!!! :eek:
Ouch, that hurts.

That is quite a collection, Sandra. The shape on that Legnano is pretty neat. I bet those bars that you have on Blossom would look pretty slick.

[Brandi]

I Want The Red One!
I gave away an old red mountain bike when I got my first Giant. I wish I hadn't but where would we have put it next to the 3 kayaks and our 4 bikes and now my scooter?
The first time my dh had to take he's main bike into the shop is when we learned having a back up bike (even if it is not a great one) is important. When dh made my last bike I thought I would sell my 2 year giant (which is a bit big for me) and then realized not only is it good to have a spare but if someone visits we can go for a bike ride! my dh has a 1988 diamondback i used to think was a really light bike! Ha that is funny.

[Tri Girl]

If having more than one bike is wrong, then I don't wanna be right. :D

Right on! For that matter, if having more than 4 bikes is wrong, I don't want to be right.
Sandra's not the only one here with an obsession- everyone who DOESN'T have a bike obsession raise your hand.... that's what I thought. :p

[bicyclulz]

Dear Sandra and TE'ers:

I understand what it is like to have more than one bike. Actually, I understand what it is like to have 9 bikes...

yes...9 BIKES

Please go to this link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Bf1JKFzWDQ



Here is the breakdown on the bikes you see on the video:

1) My daughter's bike (she's getting a rad looking Specialized HotRock in HOT PINKthis christmas!! You can go to: http://www.specialized.com/bc/SBCBkModel.jsp?spid=32267 and enlarge in PINK if you're interested:-P)
2) Our Trek T900 tandem. We swapped out the nubby mountain bike wheels and had roadie wheelz put on so we could go moar faster!
3) My FUJI Finest 2.0 in Pink
4) BF's Hardtail GIANT Yukon MTB with upgraded components
5) BF's Cannondale (1993) ST600 Touring Bike that he shined up and made pretty. Now used for commuting.
5) Mongoose Tag-A-Long
6) BF's GIANT TCR-2
7) Late 80's Fixed Gear Miata
8) Late 80's Raleigh Capri(?) that the BF fixed up for me (it was mad rusty and not lovely at all). Her name is Steelzilla
9) NOT FEATURED: Panasonic RoadFrame that is resting at the foot of our bed.

**please note that there is a shot of the Pinarello Prince on the computer screen where the BF indulges in most of his bike p0rn**

Since that room that all the bikes live in is our 150 SQ . FT [B] back room in our [B]900 SQ FT home, there are just sacrifices that need to be made--hence the frame that lives in our bedroom that will one day become a neat little fixed gear.

I just thought that this post was awesome because you guys are right---you can never really have too many....at least that is what I tell myself everytime the BF brings a new toy home.

Nothing Vintage.....yet.....

[sandra]

Thank you. I feel so normal and healthy now. :D My confession was only concerning mixtes. I didn't mention my Trek 1000 or DH's Trek Pilot.

5 bikes .... 2 people.... = 2 1/2 bikes per person. Not bad at all.

[Zen]

Thank you. I feel so normal and healthy now. :D My confession was only concerning mixtes. I didn't mention my Trek 1000 or DH's Trek Pilot.

5 bikes .... 2 people.... = 2 1/2 bikes per person. Not bad at all.


Uh-oh.
Now she's rationalizing.
And you enablers...

MY NAME IS SANDRA AND I AM A BIKEAHOLIC
(TE Board: "Hi Sandra!)

[bicyclulz]

Thank you. I feel so normal and healthy now. :D My confession was only concerning mixtes. I didn't mention my Trek 1000 or DH's Trek Pilot.

5 bikes .... 2 people.... = 2 1/2 bikes per person. Not bad at all.

Hey Sandra!

I figged that it was about the mixtes but I noticed the convo veering towards how many bikes can you cram in a house! I think that the more you have the more options you get...kind of like shoes...!!

I think your confession is amazing and awesome! Keep collecting :-)

[Blueberry]

We have 8 bikes *in the house* - somehow, I thought we'd renovate the detached garage and put some in there, but it doesn't feel secure enough somehow (either from weather or theft). So....4 in the living room, 1 in the dining room and three in the extra bedroom.

AHHHHH...It *IS* an illness.....

And I really want at least 2 more.....

[sandra]

All of my bikes are now out of the house. THANKYOUVERYMUCH. :D They only stayed in when they were brand new. Two are hanging in the garage and three are in a greenhouse/storage room. We are lucky to have a very large storage room.

[Zen]

I don't know if I could do that.
I like just seeing them there.

[Blueberry]

I don't know if I could do that.
I like just seeing them there.

I can't. I like to see them (they're pretty enough to be art:p )

Plus, somehow it makes me feel better to know they're safe - even if I can't be riding).

I'm probably nuts. Or sleep deprived...

[emily_in_nc]

DH and I have seven bikes between us (used to be 10, but we donated two and sold one!) His bikes:

Trek 5200 (road)
Bike Friday Pocket Crusoe (folder, touring bike)
Giant Sedona LX (comfort mountain bike)

My bikes:

Aegis Swift (road, on the trainer for now)
Bike Friday Pocket Crusoe (folder, touring bike)
Titus Racer X (FS mountain bike)
Novara Bonita (entry-level HT mountain bike - I need to sell)

And we're actually talking about getting smaller, less expensive folders for on our boat, since we don't want to risk any damage to or theft of our Fridays, and we're even shorter on space than we thought we'd be. There's a company that sells Downtube Minis (16" wheels, fold really tiny) on Okracoke Island that we want to check out and test ride.

It is a sickness... :D :eek: :rolleyes: ;) :p

Emily

[mimitabby]

i like bikes too. but i only own 3 of my own.
Raleighdon owns 4 plus we have a tandem.