Hi everyone,
As highly encouraged, I'd like to post a brief intro. Despite
browsing the CR site many many times, I never knew there was a mailing
list!
Being of a certain vintage myself, I absolutely adore vintage bikes,
especially circa late 60's to late 70's. I owned two Falcon's, one of
which I gave to my sister, the other was stolen. I still miss that one.
Currently, I own a mid-70's Gitane TdF. Ok, I realize it isn't special
to most of you folks, but it's very special to me. I bought it brand new
in 1977, and have ridden it continuously ever since. The purists here
will hate me....I've heavily upgraded my TdF. The practical side of me
hated the plastic derailleurs that shifted like they were falling apart.
MAFAC brake levers were evil. I never knew if the AVA stem was going
to snap on my next ride. To me, bikes were meant to be ridden and
enjoyed, not parked and cursed at. Yet, the romantic in me wishes I'd
have left it stock....
I have a wish list, but it's several orders of magnitude greater than
my budget. But I do visit every LBS, eBay, and other likely sources for
another Falcon, maybe a Holdsworth, possibly a Raleigh Professional, or
even a Motobecane or two. One can dream, can't they?
For now, I'll just lurk awhile and catch up on the messages. Thanks
for allowing me to join.
Cheers,
Sherry Buttnor
Victoria BC
Canada