Yes, as knowledge and funds grew.
Most of my bikes since have been built up from a frame.
Perhaps there is a parallel with Hi-Fi enthusiasts, who once had to build their own systems.
Yes, as knowledge and funds grew.
Can you post a photo?willem jongman wrote: ↑4 Jan 2022, 5:19pm 1977: Viscount Aerospace Pro, with improvised front and rear racks. It was not particularly stable, although it helped that I was skinny at the time. Gearing was lowered to 36 front and 28 rear, with a Shimano Crane rear mech. 35 mm tyres. The rear wheel failed half way into France.
I still have the bike, and it is quite fun to ride without luggage.
hoogerbooger wrote: ↑6 Jan 2022, 9:53pm Blimey, Sid's come up with some crackers....but I'm voting for Mick F's LEJOG on a chopper.......splendidly daft idea.
Or multihull enthusiasts....Mike Sales wrote: ↑30 Dec 2021, 5:52pmYes, as knowledge and funds grew.
Most of my bikes since have been built up from a frame.
Perhaps there is a parallel with Hi-Fi enthusiasts, who once had to build their own systems.