So there was an interest among G heads to discuss interest in bicycles and the like. It was in Jonathan Joseph's occupation thread. Thought I'd bring it up here.
I have been a road bike fan for a long time. My first bike bought with my own money was a Schwinn "Varsity" in green. A tank. It didn't fit. I was told I would grow into it. I will say no more.
The next was a Gitane "Tour de France" with Reynolds 531 tubing. I road over this 1000 miles touring in Europe on that thing. Flexy but comfortable.
I upgraded it slowly to Campy Record components and then transferred those to a Celo Europa frame that fit me. A machine I still ride.
I also bought a Cannondale mountain bike, the first one that they made with the 16" rear wheel and an 18" front. Great bike. I installed a suspension front fork. Made it a really great bike. I still ride it.
-Dai