Nope Mr. Hippy! I only BUY crap. My dream bike is a Raleigh Record Sprint. Bought two in the last three months, got out the Oxalic acid and buffed 'em up to a sparkle. Drank the remaining Oxalic acid - and felt much better. How subtle is that!
Won a TI Raleigh team professional on ebay three weeks ago as a present to self for completing the 100 (above) on an ebay 501 beauty. Paid £370 for the TI. Vendor was gutted at low price and asked if I still wanted it. So I cancelled the transaction. Does that mean I should never leave the nursery?
Did the Norwich 100 a few weeks ago. The first 50 was fantastic. 70-90 was the worst I've ever felt in my whole life. As I was coming in to Coltishall (home) my kids were on the footpath waving and I started to cry. That was also like nursery.
Thanks, Malcolm. Is the frame straight, and undamaged? Anything needing repair? Any rust? Many thanks, JC