I am one of the new generation who have been introduced and might I say seduced by the vintage lightweight. My first light weight was a 1980 Schwinn Traveler which was a year older than I am, bought in poor shape last year when I started getting into cycling again. Within the last year and a half I've now passed on that Schwinn to someone how fit it better and now have a collection of 3 early to mid 80's lightweights. I credit a number of the BikeForums.net Classic & Vintage regulars, Marty in particular, for helping me really discover the joy of riding these beautiful machines. Each day I find even more enjoyment in cycling and more classics I wish I could add to my own collection.
Jon Fischer, Dallas, TX
(First submission to CR, I'll get out an introduction submission soon to say hello)
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From: "Angel Garcia" <veronaman@gmail.com> To: "CLASSIC RENDEZVOUS" <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
Subject: [CR]Saving Bikes for Future Generations
Date: Sat, 11 Nov 2006 17:07:46 -0500
So, how are these bikes being saved for future generations? I BELIEVE that the majority of CR members are older (I'm one). So, what's the big picture? Do you plan to pass these bikes along to a family member, are they going to be sold for a profit, passed on/sold to a like minded younger person? Has anyone established a bike dedicated museum of note where bikes can be donated? Brian's note below and the link to the velostuf 1959 track Cinelli brought the subject to mind.
Angel Garcia
Verona, Italy