Tribute to a sold bike

[currystomper]

Just sold my Wilier road bike as it's not been ridden any more as I'm out on my other bikes, but a bit sad to see it go

It was my first real road bike and we had some great adventure s together

 

[AndyRM]

Very nice bike, I'd miss it too!

 

[avecReynolds531]

a bit sad to see it go

It was my first real road bike and we had some great adventure s together

Nice bike & good idea for a thread.
I'm sure most of us have shared that feeling of being sad to let a bike go. For me, it was a mid 70s Peugeot PE41 roadster that looked like this: https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefo..._032bb97633f4cedf79777e987fa1f4974b6a3339.jpg

 

[All uphill]

I have no idea how many thousands of miles I rode on my Trek fx. Parts gradually wore out and were replaced, but it never let me down. An absolute workhorse.

But I never liked it or felt any attachment to it. When I sold it a couple of months ago I felt relief and excited at the prospect of having some older steel bikes.

 

[avecReynolds531]

But I never liked it or felt any attachment to it. When I sold it a couple of months ago I felt relief and excited at the prospect of having some older steel bikes.

+ 1
I've had the same experience with a similar bike - was glad to see the back of it & find something else comfortable & characterful.

 

[BrumJim]

I wish I had never come across this thread.

Back in 2009 I bought a Specialized Allez. Since then I have discovered a love for cycling, exploring and pushing myself. At some point in time I am going to have to admit that I should get a new bike, but I have become so emotionally attached to it that I can't bear the prospect. It almost makes me cry just thinking of the day.

Maybe I should just admit that I will never be able to sell it, and start making arrangements to be burried with it.