New Vintage Humber

I just want to thank everyone for helping me justify this purchase!:D I have to get used to upright riding, but on the way to school this morning, my messenger bag stayed in place without an extra strap. Also, I've always wondered why anyone would want the extra weight of springs on the Brooks B66. This bike came equipped with a Wrights Olympic 76 which is just like the B66. I tell you, I had a lot of trouble with being so upright on my mixte, and this saddle seems to be the key for me. Verrrrrry comfortable. Now I have to find some tweed rides....

Sweet! Glad you came to your senses and got her;)

wow, cool bike!

Very nice indeed, congratulations!

Lovely!

I love old 3-speeds. If I didn't live in a place that required me to carry my bikes up and down stairs whenever I wanted to ride, I would definitely have one in my fleet. Clearly, it's time to move.

I love it! Great saddle bag, too.

So glad you got her! She is lovely:) Looking forward to more ride reports.

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Now I have to find some tweed rides....

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Beautiful! Will you need tweed? ;) :D

[QUOTE=Trek420;627908]Beautiful! Will you need tweed? ;) :D[/QUO

Of course!

http://kctweedindeed.wordpress.com/

http://www.buffalorising.com/2012/03...ycle-ride.html Not that you are in Buffalo but I did find a tweed specific ride. :)My bike and clothes will not fit.

Yay! I'm glad you bought it. Happy riding.

Very nice.

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http://www.buffalorising.com/2012/03...ycle-ride.html Not that you are in Buffalo but I did find a tweed specific ride. :)My bike and clothes will not fit.

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Doesn't it look like fun? Here are more:

Tweed Rides

And a 3-speed tour

I love this paragraph from the Lake Pepin 3-speed tour. (Eagle watching. :D)

To gain a better perspective, here is a list of things we leave behind: derailleurs, lycra, target heart rates, SPD, SIS, STI, HRM, XTR, etc. There will be no sprinting, spinning, drafting nor will there be any carbon fibre, drillium, eludium or unobtanium. Please note we are not advocating being a retro-grouch or ridicule those with alloy handlebars but instead we are asking you to strip away all you know modern cycling to be and hop aboard your £5 Thrift Store Raleigh and come with. Leave your lycra and Johnny-Rebel competitive spirit at home and instead, bring your sense of adventure. Wear something appropriate for eagle watching or sitting in a café and bring an honest-to-goodness rain cape because, of course, it rains in England. Be prepared to make new friends and be swept away by the scenery. Be prepared to stop here and there to take a photo or complain about your hard saddle or make an entry in your Tourbook. Be prepared to keep in mind it's not the destination you'll remember but the journey. -STO

just gorgeous!!!! SO glad you took her home and made her yours.
Congrats!!! :)

This is awesome! Enjoy your new gorgeous bike!

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I love this paragraph from the Lake Pepin 3-speed tour. (Eagle watching. :D)

To gain a better perspective, here is a list of things we leave behind: derailleurs, lycra, target heart rates, SPD, SIS, STI, HRM, XTR, etc. There will be no sprinting, spinning, drafting nor will there be any carbon fibre, drillium, eludium or unobtanium. Please note we are not advocating being a retro-grouch or ridicule those with alloy handlebars but instead we are asking you to strip away all you know modern cycling to be and hop aboard your £5 Thrift Store Raleigh and come with. Leave your lycra and Johnny-Rebel competitive spirit at home and instead, bring your sense of adventure. Wear something appropriate for eagle watching or sitting in a café and bring an honest-to-goodness rain cape because, of course, it rains in England. Be prepared to make new friends and be swept away by the scenery. Be prepared to stop here and there to take a photo or complain about your hard saddle or make an entry in your Tourbook. Be prepared to keep in mind it's not the destination you'll remember but the journey. -STO

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I'm so glad you went for it. Congrats! Its a beautiful bike-- many happy rides!

Have fun watching the eagles! Such a beautiful bike, congratulations :D

Very Pretty, glad you are happy with the purchase

That bike looks so stylish and fun! Old bikes are the best.

Thanks all, for taking the time to reply!