I own way too many also......a vintage restored Campy race bike, V2 recumbent, Surly Trucker, SimpleOne, brand new Sam Hillborne, the wifes MTB converted Xtracycle cargo bike and about ten other old bikes and a ton of old parts etc.
I would keep the most versatile machine (Atlantis) and own extra wheels for it plus all spare parts possible and ride the beans out of it. I would also keep the QB for a commuter since its such a versatile frame design. A Bike Friday should be on the list for real commuting and you can take it with you everywhere so it won't get stolen....no need then for a beater. The Atlantis can be used off road but a Hunk would be a better all around keeper if off road riding is on your list plus it would make a better touring frame also. Not such a fast bike but as I get older I realize the fallacy of thinking like that about bicycles............. On May 5, 10:50 am, Ray <r.sh...@sbcglobal.net> wrote: > I feel a bit foolish even posting such a message, having read in the > past so many that are similar. Bike-wise, I feel like one of the 1%, > although I am far way from actually being a true One Percenter. So, I > want to thin the herd, as it is so often phrased here, and am seeking > advice from the group. Actually, I am seeking encouragement, as well > as practical comments on the following reduction plan. Will I have my > riding spectrum covered without too much overlap? > > Here is what I have: > An Atlantis, fully rigged and used for long-distance touring; > occassionally pulling a BOB trailer. > A first generation Quickbeam, rigged for city commute. > An Yves Gomez, rigged for city commute. > A Bleriot, rigged for any kind of riding. > A Canti-Romulus, rigged for roading. > An un-built, new-in-the-box, Single TT Hillborne, Orange. > A Rawland Sogn mountain bike, 650B (Used primarily on fire roads) > A Jamis IGH commuter (my "beater" for city commute in rain) > > Here is how I see the garage after the reduction: > An Atlantis (Or, maybe the Sam) for loaded tours > An Yves Gomez for city commute > A Canti-Rom for "fast" rides > A Rawland Sogn for off-road -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
