I have a confession.

[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.

[sandra]

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

[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.

[uforgot]

Yoohoo! Sandra! Looky HERE.

[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. Although, if I remember correctly, she also has a road bike.

[HillSlugger]

1973 VINTAGE PEUGEOT

Vintage Peugeot Ladies

Vintage Gitane

[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 [B]150 SQ . FT [B] back room in our 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]

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.

[Susan126]

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

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!

[Tri Girl]

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

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.

[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.

[7rider]

Yoohoo! Sandra! Looky HERE.

A 52x18 single speed!!!
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.