I have two bikes out of my meager collection which I would consider to be irreplaceable and yes, I ride them; not regularly, but I ride them.
Regards,
Marc St. Martin Livermore, California USA
-----Original Message-----
>From: Jerry Hirsch <jerry.hirsch@gmail.com>
>Sent: Feb 2, 2011 9:57 AM
>To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
>Subject: [CR] Ebay Zeus -- would you ride it
>
>Some speculation as to what Zeus SuperSer on Ebay will bring. Guessing
>$1,500 but may be under. Let's say you bought it, or a perfect Herse or
>Galmozzi. Would you ride it?
>
>I am working on a Zeus frame restore I will ride 300 or so miles a year. It
>will be Zeus-style but not original. If I bought the SuperSer would I be
>afraid to ride it? Not sure.
>
>Is this irrational? My main rides -- including a one of kind steel custom -
>cost me more than this bike will sell for. But they are replaceable, not a
>piece of history like the vintage bikes list members own. Curious to hear
>your thoughts.
>
>Jerry Hirsch
>Rossmoor, Calif. USA