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It's a beauty. Just in from a 25 miler and feel fine for it. It's a surprisingly comfy ride, even with the hard leather saddle. A few rattles from the chain guard cage (which totally encloses the chain and keeps it oiled), as I did take some 'rough' tracks as well as tarmac roads.
I saw other cyclists out today and popped into a nice little country Tea Shop to refuel, but I don't think folk realise it's a bike from around 1936, rather than a 21st Century bicycle (the average Joe just hasn't a clue on these things).
I guess it's 'great' condition just makes people 'think' it's a modern bike and with the roadster handlebars and the natty 'racing green' livery, it does look quite sporty and contemporary.
I 'love' it and the fact that the 'old girl' is a pensioner and still running strong gives me an extra buzz..!
I saw other cyclists out today and popped into a nice little country Tea Shop to refuel, but I don't think folk realise it's a bike from around 1936, rather than a 21st Century bicycle (the average Joe just hasn't a clue on these things).
I guess it's 'great' condition just makes people 'think' it's a modern bike and with the roadster handlebars and the natty 'racing green' livery, it does look quite sporty and contemporary.
I 'love' it and the fact that the 'old girl' is a pensioner and still running strong gives me an extra buzz..!