I'm pleased when I find old school bikes. Someone values its utility. On closer inspection, I've discovered it's a Triumph, made in Nottingham, England. Triumphant!
But it sat for too long, locked and abandoned. Snow piled high around its feet. Melted. Rust formed. It's a beautiful machine—or, it
was a beautiful machine. So sad.
Everything's intact, thanks to lack of quick release hubs. But for how long? I've watched a nice Peugeot Mixte slowly slump to the ground, back wheel warped with broken spokes. Is it a triumph to see such elegance go to waste?
Big sigh.
Leave a card,Ms Bikes. Perhaps they'll sell it to you for a song.It would make a wonderful project.
ReplyDeleteIt is a shame that it looks like it's abandoned. Surprised that it's lasted this long, with cable lock and all. And I agree with the Slow Schlepper.
ReplyDeleteLike I need another project... I get emotional about all these abandoned bikes that could make great transportation for someone.
ReplyDeleteI can see it now...a new blog titled: Anniesbikerescues! Fight the good fight. (Yes, that is a reference to something.)
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