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Two new additions! Jul 29, 2016 15:24:33 GMT scottw likes this

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Post by triitout on Jul 29, 2016 15:24:33 GMT

Craig's list was very good to me this summer. I finally found my black/silver Aerospace Pro in my size 23 1/2", over in eastern PA, probably close to Bob Callahan's old bike shop.. A nice 300 mile roundtrip drive. Another minimally used, forgotten bike that had been sitting for many years in a state of neglect. Lots of surface rust on the hardware but the paint is excellent and the Middlemore saddle has a beautiful patina. The spokes are toast so for now, I can throw on a spare 27" araya rim wheel set. It will be a nice fall project and hopefully be on the road before winter.

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Earlier this summer I found an unmolested version of my 1st Gran Touring at a bargain price and made it into a nice long weekend getaway in the Arlington, Va, Washington DC area. Threw on a nice Middlemore B89 saddle and new tires and just started riding. No work needed!

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Jem Viscount ? Posts: 3,391	Two new additions! Jul 29, 2016 15:43:18 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Jem on Jul 29, 2016 15:43:18 GMT Good finds, paint work is looking very good indeed. That Middlemore is a beauty. The Gran Touring colour is interesting - is it sky blue, or bluey/green?

oldroadietehachapi Viscount Posts: 1,242	Two new additions! Jul 29, 2016 23:52:25 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by oldroadietehachapi on Jul 29, 2016 23:52:25 GMT Good finds! I am glad that I am not the only one with the "always looking for another bike disease". Cheers Jim

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Two new additions! Jul 30, 2016 0:27:03 GMT

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Post by triitout on Jul 30, 2016 0:27:03 GMT

Thanks guys. If you've got to have a bad habit/addiction, at least this one leads to fitness, health, comradarie, problem solving and a measure of creativity so I will convince you as I convince myself that it's OK! At $50 for the Pro and $60 for the Gran Touring, its cheaper than therapy!

Jem, the Gran Touring is a lovely sky blue FYI with a very serviceable standard BB and steel fork so no worries! That's the one that's a trip down memory lane to ride. It's the same as my first before alterations that came with trying to "upgrade", and throwing out old parts. Dopey me!

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busaste Viscount Posts: 123	Two new additions! Aug 24, 2016 18:08:46 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by busaste on Aug 24, 2016 18:08:46 GMT "At $50 for the Pro and $60 for the Gran Touring, its cheaper than therapy!" "I am glad that I am not the only one with the "always looking for another bike disease". All I can say is: TOO MUCH is never enough!!!!

Post by triitout on Jul 29, 2016 15:24:33 GMT

Post by Jem on Jul 29, 2016 15:43:18 GMT

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Post by busaste on Aug 24, 2016 18:08:46 GMT