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[keithmac]

I had an Emelle Leopard 10, got it for Chrismas when I was 10 I think?.

Was proud as punch, was my first none BMX bike..

 

[Reynard]

Mine was my first non-skip-salvage bike, albeit it was bought secondhand. Parental unit (male) thought I'd grow into it, but I never really did, as I stopped at 4' 11"... With a top bar that's a couple of inches too high to be truly comfortable, it sort of gradually became more and more unloved until I resurrected it from the back of the garage earlier this August just gone. It got me back into cycling after many years, but it's a pain riding something you don't really like...

 

[keithmac]

Post a picture up if you can, is it red?.

Mine died a death and a Raleigh Mirage took it's place.

 

[Reynard]

Yes, it is red.

Will grab a piccy tomorrow.

 

[galaxy]

I was always told buy the best frame you can, make up a bike then you can replace any parts to make it better.
Getting out and enjoyong yourself is the main prioity

 

[youngoldbloke]

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My Claude Butler 'courier'. the silver saddle is foam taped over the original seat. That's been replaced now.

Pic of the wrong side of the bike (again). I assume it's single speed (can't see, you see)? Perfect for a winter bike. Flip the wheel and enjoy riding fixed. A new saddle won't cost much, and get yourself some clips and straps.

 

[Reynard]

@keithmac - here you go, one Emelle Leopard 10, a bit dog-eared and worse for wear... Plus one photo-bombing cat...

 

[keithmac]

Cheers!, happy memories!.

 

[Reynard]

You're very welcome