The Retirement Thread

[12boy]

Some time ago I bought a 1982 Holdsworth Special for $180 At an estate sale which came with a workstand, a truing stand an extra Campy (we do not say "Campag") crankset, several sprocket clusters, a toolbox full of miscellaneous bits spokes etc. Even longer ago I bought a spare rear wheel for my single speed Surly Steamroller with a Sturmey Archer 3 speed hub.. To make a long story marginally shorter I got a bug up my butt to convert the Holdsworth into a lighter weight English 3 speed which was done over the last couple days. So today I will do my 20 on this venerable beast and see how she goes. Praps mañana it will be the Surly with 48/16 gearing for a single speed treat. I must confess tinkering with my little stable provides me with many hours of therapy. As Ben Franklin opined " The only difference between men and boys is the cost of their toys".
I must confess that I do consider my favorite 6 bikes as kind of like a harem only they don't ask for much, never criticize me, and don't seem jealous of each other.

 

[Mo1959]

I eventually talked myself into a bimble. Took the hybrid in case there were more showers but it actually turned out quite nice. In fact, I was a bit too warm.

 

[Dave7]

And yet another horticultural type question.
My Bro started his first allotment and compost heap.
I gave him your tip re spent hops. What other simple things should/could he add to it........manure is already in there.

 

[Drago]

Still no sign of @monkers. I'm missing old Harry. I guess the thought of my crusty Y fronts (they tend to dry out at this time of year) was too much for her to bear.

 

[classic33]

Looks suspiciously like an old pair of Mrs Flicks knickers.
Now come on, you are among friends here so you can be honest.

Now, how would you know that!!

 

[Drago]

Blimey, it's raining again. Not super heavy, just a good, solid regular rain.

 

[Dirk]

Blimey, it's raining again. Not super heavy, just a good, solid regular rain.

You want to be up here in the middle of Exmoor. The mist is descending and it's getting a bit spooky.

 

[welsh dragon]

It's very misty here. You can see it moving down the A470. It's caused mainly by the very fine rain we have here

 

[BoldonLad]

Thought I would have a quick look-in and see if the thread has returned to it's former amiable self.

Pleased to say, it appears to have done so.

Come back @monkers

I may linger.

 

[classic33]

You want to be up here in the middle of Exmoor. The mist is descending and it's getting a bit spooky.

Wait until darkness falls, and...

 

[Flick of the Elbow]

You want to be up here in the middle of Exmoor. The mist is descending and it's getting a bit spooky.

Good weather for the Doones to be about their business, mind how you go 👀

 

[welsh dragon]

Ooh just looking at the weather on the BBC and I live under all that dark blue rain. Lovely

 

[classic33]

Ooh just looking at the weather on the BBC and I live under all that dark blue rain.* Lovely

*We only ever get the clear variety round these parts.

 

[Paulus]

Some time ago I bought a 1982 Holdsworth Special for $180 At an estate sale which came with a workstand, a truing stand an extra Campy (we do not say "Campag") crankset, several sprocket clusters, a toolbox full of miscellaneous bits spokes etc. Even longer ago I bought a spare rear wheel for my single speed Surly Steamroller with a Sturmey Archer 3 speed hub.. To make a long story marginally shorter I got a bug up my butt to convert the Holdsworth into a lighter weight English 3 speed which was done over the last couple days. So today I will do my 20 on this venerable beast and see how she goes. Praps mañana it will be the Surly with 48/16 gearing for a single speed treat. I must confess tinkering with my little stable provides me with many hours of therapy. As Ben Franklin opined " The only difference between men and boys is the cost of their toys".
I must confess that I do consider my favorite 6 bikes as kind of like a harem only they don't ask for much, never criticize me, and don't seem jealous of each other.

We need photographs. We love photos of bikes.

 

[GM]

Zoom quiz tonight and I still haven't got my 10 questions ready, where's @monkers when you need her!

I'll just have to do some internet searching!