Yay! I have my bicycle back after years of storage!

[Rabrrrrrr]

And after having the bike place fix 'er back up. Brought it home yesterday, but just as I pulled in, the skies opened up. SO, I got to ride it to the end of the block and back today.


WOO HOO!! What fun!!!

[Rabrrrrrr]

1. Kick

stand.

:rofl:

[DeposeTheBoyKing]

5. LOL

Our minds seem to think alike! Hope you got to ride today and are enjoying the heck out of that bike!

[Rabrrrrrr]

2. Let's try it 24 hours later

:kick:

[GOPisEvil]

3. What kinda ride you got?

I've thought about buying a used bike to ride around a bit. I don't want to spend a mint, but I'd like some quality. Kinda like buying a used Lexus. :D

[Rabrrrrrr]

7. It's a Raleigh Portage 18 speed off-road

Don't think mountain bike, just off-road - bit wider tires, bit stronger frame.

Paid $350 for it in 1985. I have no idea what a similar bike would cost now. The guy at the bike shop said it was a really good one - made by Raleigh back when they actually made them in England, instead of having China do it, and when they still made some of the components out of steel.

[GOPisEvil]

8. Sorta like a modern hybrid?

I'd have to ride it on flat ground getting used to all those speeds. :crazy:

I'll have to keep my eyes peeled for a good deal.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

4. Sounds exciting!

You have a helmet, and all that good protective stuff?

Have a ball!

[Rabrrrrrr]

6. No, no protective shit

Can't stand it... and I mostly ride slow and safe in safe, car free areas.