Is this bad?

[Owlie]

Is this fantasy bike something that already exists, or would it be custom or something you were hoping to wonderfully, magically, find?

It does sound beautiful.

Now you have to envision yourself dressed like Miss Marple riding through town.

I think it'll have to be custom. While I'm sure there's a Raleigh out there that meets some of my specs, I'd probably be in horrible pain if I tried to ride it! Though if I can find a steel touring frame that fits, I may well just have it powdercoated.

[tctrek]

OK -- you've been on the forum long enough to know you are surrounded by enablers! If you tell us about a fantasy bike, we will tell you to go for it!

[OakLeaf]

Defend us from bears? Is that ALL?

[malkin]

My impression is that there are not too many bears near Bordeaux, so Andy would have a lot of free time to fill with other activities.

[Veronica]

The chateau has to have a moat and the whole Saxo Bank team has to come along.

Veronica

[Owlie]

*snort* I love you all.