Okay, I don't know who to blame for this forum, but thank you and like most 'improvements' to this place, you'll probably regret it but, seeing it's here ...
Let's start by an 'I'll show you mine if you show me yours' thread :oo:
I'm greedy. I've got four bikes. Wongo doesn't think I need them and he's probably got a point but not many of us need Lie Nielson planes either (hope I spelt that right :doh:)
First in the fleet is my beloved Europa (attachment 1). Bought in the eighties. Served for many years as a six speed workhorse. Replaced last year by the Black Beast and was reborn as a fixed gear bike :D
The Black Beast (attachement 2) is my Trek520 - subtly modified with a higher stem, lower granny and other stuff. She's my 'work horse', 'Jack of all trades', 'keep me fit', 'keep me sane, 'break front teeth in dramatic falls' bike.
Third attachment is my horrible hybrid, the 'Sow's Ear', so called because you can't make a silk purse out of a sow's ear despite all the modifications this bike has suffered. She currently serves as prime mover for my daughter's tagalong :D
Then there's the mtb ... which I won't put a piccy of up because ... I just won't :B
You can read the articles about the modifications and genesis of these grids on the cycling pages of my website - http://www.users.bigpond.com/richard...ng/cycling.htm
So, wot's your ride?
Richard