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Once again it is time to review the past year in Bikes. First I would like to thank everyone who visited this blog in 2011. The blog went over the 100,000 views mark! Never in my wildest dreams did I ever think this was remotely possible. Also thanks to everyone who has supported the Face-Book page. You can check-out the Face-Book page by clicking on the Link/Logo which is located in the right side column. (near the top) If you do visit the Face-Book page, Please click on "Like" to show your support. I hope you have found something useful on the blog. Thanks again, Hugh
January: (Above) The 1973 Raleigh Sports 3 speed step-through. Sorry the weather prevented me from getting any out-of-doors pics before this bike went to it`s new owner.
February:(Above) The 1980`s Schwinn Le-Tour Mixte. A reader and loyal follower "Gail" liked this bike so much she duplicated it. And if I may so myself "She did a fine job"(see below)
Above : Gail`s Mixte. Well Done Gail!
March: (Above) This Fuji Thrill was one of my favorites. I like to call this style an Urban Commuter/Campus Bike. I love the practicality of this type of bicycle.
April: (Above) I am very proud of this Raleigh Pursuit. I really enjoyed building it. It was quite a transformation, and a great learning experience.
May:(Above) A Sears Free-Spirit "Physio-Fit" and a Department Store Schwinn and some Old Ten Speed parts and some internet shopping. Mix it it all together and you get the "Physio-Phat". Latter some of the good stuff was used on a better Schwinn frame.
June: (Above) The 1969 "Parliament Custom-Built Made in England" I have tried to keep it as original and period correct as I possibly can. It is still a work in progress. I promised myself that I would take as much time as I needed to get this bike exactly like I envisioned it. which means I will eventually use Brooks leather handlebar wrap on it.
July: (Above) The Giant Attraction Urban Commuter/Campus Bike is the bike I ride the most. I think I am going to up-grade the crank. I am not quite ready to part with this bike. It is a very comfortable ride!
August: (Above) The 1972 Motobecane Nomade. I probably paid too much for this bike. So I may have to keep it for my self to avoid taking a loss :)
September: (Above) The GT Avalanche. An insane amount of touch-up went into the paint. I love the triple triangle frame and the Rock-Shox are really strong and smooth.
October: (Above) My first fixed-gear build. I used the stars and stripes theme to cover-up the badly scratched frame. I call it my "Harlem Globe Trotters Tribute Bike". I`m hoping to find a 57 or 58 cm frame with much better paint.
November: (Above) The Ross Adventurer. This was my first crank conversion. The Ross also received better brakes, stem, handlebars, levers, kickstand, handlebar wrap etc. etc.
December: (Above) More work than parts went into this Gary Fisher Mt Jam. I am currently touching-up the paint and plan to add a Ze'Fal under saddle clip-on bag.
Above: 2011 One I should have kept. The Schwinn Hurricane
Above: 2011 Favorite kids bike, the Raleigh Rowdy. Where was this bike when I was a kid?
Above: 2011 The fastest Sale, men`s Brittany 3 speed. It sold while I was photographing it.
Above: 2011 Favorite Project. Ross Adventurer one piece to three piece crank conversion.
Above: 2011 The most unusual bike "hands down" the CSA Auto-Bike
Above: 2011 Best Head-Badge and company name. The unrestored Golden-Sports by ZebraKenko. Ryan nailed it, it does look like a door knocker!
Above: 2011 April The most dramatic transformation. The Raleigh Pursuit
Above: 2011 I saved the best for last. My favorite bike of 2011 the Raleigh Technium 460. This was my first bonded frame "road" bike. Like all great bikes the frame was the wrong size for me. So it goes...
Before I close I would like to say a special Thank You to my son John. Without his help I would be lost. Thank you Son, Your the Best!
Until next time, Please Ride Safe and Remember to Always RESCUE, RESTORE & RECYCLE
Cheers, Hugh
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