It was way back in '75 I think. I was saving up to get married. I'd saved enough to buy an engagement ring.
But I needed to get to work .
It was ring vs new bike, no doubt you've guessed which won.
A violet Raleigh Flyer, nothing special,only 5 speed, a strange mix of good and bad parts. I went everywhere on that bike, work fishing, charity rides etc.
When the mountain bike craze hit and we moved house the poor Raleigh was a bit tired and during the clean up it ended up at the local recycling tip.
I still keep a look out on
Ebay for a violet Flyer. If you ever see one, let me know!