I would like to share two experiences with giving high end bicycles away (not inherited, but just given). I gave my Trek with full Nuovo Rocord to a young friend. A pal of mine gave a prestine Atala to his niece. In both cases, the bikes were definitely not appreciated. We both new that the chances of the recipients having the same fanatical admiration as we have is unlikely. Still, in both cases the bicycles were not cared for to a very dissapointing level. After six month with the new owner, the Trek showed horrible neglect with rust forming and the skewers sieved within the axles, so that a great amount of force, plus penetrating lube were needed to separate them. The chain had rusted so that it protested every time it passed between the derailleur jockey wheels. Needless to say, I was very disappointed. My pal has the same story. The Itala was sent from Whidbey Is. WA to San Diego. Even there it had rusted due to being stored OUTSIDE. The point I wish to make is: DON"T leave your treasures to heirs as they will NOT have the same appreciation as you do. These are very special bicycles that MUST stay in the trusty possession of a caring person. May I suggest liquidating your collection if you are given the time, or at least provide your family with the name of a person(s) to assist with the sale. Aunt Josephine will be far happier with cash than a Colnago Super that may be the wrong size for her and lacks handle bar streamers and a bello horn like she prefers.
Carl Kamenzind 400ft-to-sea level in two minutes Seattle WA
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