Jon,
Welcome to the list. Saw your bikes on your site. Nice customizing work!
Best Regards, Eric Meddaugh San Carlos, CA ---
On 11/11/06, Jon Fischer <cuda2k@hotmail.com> wrote:
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> I wanted to write a short introduction for those who may not know me from
> around BikeForums C&V. And those who do, hello again.
>
>
> I started cycling again May of last year when I got engaged to my now
> wife. I wanted to drop a few pounds in the upcoming year before the wedding
> that I had gained from my new desk job. After buying the engagement ring
> and being a college student I didn't have a lot of money to start
> with. Within a few weeks of searching on ebay I purchased a local 1980
> Schwinn Traveler. In the weeks to follow, while cleaning and fixing the
> schwinn I found BikeForums and their Classic & Vintage section. The rest,
> as they say, is history.
>
> I've since sold the Schwinn to someone who fit it better (it was a 63, I
> ride a 58 ideally), purchased an 84 Centurion Sport DLX which I customized
> and fitted with a NOS Shimano Golden Arrow group. Shortly afterwards I was
> introduced to Dutch frames by Marty Eison who helped me locate and purchase
> an early 80's Gazelle Champion Modial. The 531c frame fit me even better
> than the Centurion and promptly became my favorite and primarly bike. I've
> also added another steel Schwinn to the collection, a 86 Passage touring
> bike.
>
> I enjoy riding them all, each with different characteristics, and all
> three see many miles of use. I love the looks of their thin tubes and
> crafted lugs. The way the steel frame soak up the road yet transmit just
> the right feel to my hands wrapped around bars made by Cinelli or 3TTT. And
> I look forward to many many more miles, and look forward to adding at least
> a couple more to the collection in coming years. I also look forward to
> learning more about the classic brands and equipment here on CR.
>
> Jon Fischer, Dallas TX
>
> Pictures of all the bikes can bee seen at http://thecuda.com
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