and you guys are the BEST at this. My Surly is for sale, my Trek fx is losing it's racks to be a quick around town bike, but I still wanted a fun commuter for Portland. I would think that even a low end Trek would scream "steal me". I advertised that I wanted a Raleigh Sports on Craigslist. (Lovely bike recommended them and I LOVE hers.) So the first response was this bike.
http://velospace.org/node/37047
Oh, my. I am SO not picturing this as the beater commuter I wanted. It's stunning. I feel that there is a responsibility with this bike to keep it original and in good shape. If I did get it, I would put alloy wheels on it and keep the steel ones on hand, just so I don't lose any part of it. Do I give this English 3speed the reverence it deserves, and pass or go ahead and ride it everywhere and love it?
Remember, Portland....misty rain????? I wouldn't intentionally ride in the rain, but it comes up frequently and could happen while I'm out.
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03-02-2012, 05:23 AM #1
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I need help justifying....
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03-02-2012, 07:15 AM #2
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She's a pretty bike! England has rain too, so she'd understand getting her feet wet.
Would be a lovely and fun addition to your stable! Buy! Buy! Buy!
Besides, wouldn't it be better if she went to a good home where she'd be appreciated?
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03-02-2012, 08:53 AM #3
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"Oh my" is right!! That is a very pretty bike.
I've not done this with a bike, but I often buy orchids that look like they would soon die if they didn't go to a good home for proper loving care. I think this falls into the same category. You need to save this beauty from falling into the wrong hands.Living life like there's no tomorrow.
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03-02-2012, 10:00 AM #4
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Bike's are meant to be ridden. Get it and ride.
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03-02-2012, 03:38 PM #5
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Oh, you guys are good! I am going to look at it tomorrow. I didn't even think about England getting a lot of rain. Not a beater, but I really take care of my bikes, so I deserve it, right?
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03-02-2012, 06:33 PM #6
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Life is sooooo short....
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03-05-2012, 08:12 PM #7
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New and cheap. Torker Interurban
edit. Oh you already got the CL one. Be extra careful (especially in the rain) with those brakes.
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