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  1. #1
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    The New Bike

    Here are some pics of the new bargain bike. £25 ($50) well spent I think



    Son (Ian) with bike. Ian is a renal dialysis patient, hence he's very undersized for his age (20) and we're hoping he'll get a transplant this year. My brother has offered him a kidney so is coming down next month from Scotland for tissue testing. If he is a suitable match, the op itself will be scheduled for the summer. Ian has a mountain bike but finds it very heavy and too much for him at the moment. He likes the Raleigh because it is a lot lighter and he enjoyed our trip out today. His consultant says he should try and exercise as much as possible as this should give him a better appetite. Like many kidney patients, my son's appetite is poor. That should change when he gets a transplant though. Hopefully he'll stay fit enough to enjoy daily cycle runs.



    The two bikes together:



    There are a lot of unwanted, unloved bikes out there - go on give a bike a good home

  2. #2
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    GREAT bikes!! As for your son, God bless him and he is my prayers!!

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    Allie and Ollie look abfab together -- and all good wishes for your son and his health!

    “Hey, clearly failure doesn’t deter me!”

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    Awww thats great! Thanks for posting the pics! The bikes look great together and I'm sure you're excited you can get out and ride with him. Its always nice to ride with someone. Good vibes for the transplant compatibility, I hope it works out!

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    thanks for the pics, I agree Allie and Ollie look abfab together. Glad that Ian is enjoying Ollie and sending good thoughts for transplant compatibility as well.
    Don't think of it as getting hot flashes. Think of it as your inner child playing with matches

  6. #6
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    Definately, money well spent! I have a soft spot for Raleighs, having recently purchased one which I love alot. (Well, before today I did...). I think you got a much better deal on yours than I did. Best wishes to you and your son!

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    Allie and Ollie are a sleek lookin pair. I hope their rides bring you and your son lots to smile about.

 

 

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