For a couple of weeks I read in this list now and I must say it is a marvellous place. To those who would like to visit my small and quite recent collection, here is the link:
http://www.flickr.com/
But I have a question that is somehow maybe somehow off-topic ( as it is about a bike that is not build yet ) - on the other hand, I know that some people her have a lot more experience than I do. I am planning to build up a Randonneuse/ light "campeur" by Olivier Csuka ( Alex Singer ) in Paris.
It is meant to be a bike for everyday use aswell as a long-miles travelling bike. I asked if it would be possible:
1. to put a Rohloff- gear onto the bike. The answer was "it would be possible, but it is better to put on Campy or Shimano". 2. I wanted to have front and back light on the bike. I was told they put on electric lightning, no Dynamo ( nor classic rim-running , nor hub integrated Dynamo).
I just wanted to have the opinion of specialists about this, eventually Mr. Jan Heine or Mr. JP Weigle ( It is a pity he lives in the USA, and in Europe, there are only very few "constructeurs" of functionnal AND beautiful bikes left). Maybe they can give some advise. After a life-long passion, I finally sold my ( last) motorcycle with side-car to build up this Randonneuse. It was a hard decision, but if I do not do it now, when would I ? I'm over 50 now.
best regards to all,
Jean-Marie Biwer Basbellain, Luxembourg, Europe
jmbr@pt.lu