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BLODWYN'S future

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Author Topic: Do I...Don't I ?  (Read 4307 times)

Blodwyn Pig

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Do I...Don't I ?
« on: 26 November, 2017, 04:22:27 pm »
I keep looking in the shed, and picking up BLODWYN.............and thinking Do I,...Don't I.   For those that don't know, Blodwyn was a rather lovely Bob Jackson world tour,  in Amber flam,  tastsy bits ish, that I built up from a new frame, in a 'Voyage of discovery' kind of way,  sourcing each component, reusing other bits ,  etc, t'was luvverly and a joy to ride.. hang on, I'll find a picture................

100_1788_zpsdbfb6fc0 by mark tilley, on Flickr

There we are. 

Alas 2 years ago almost,  when Blodwyn was only 2 years old, i was hit on a roundabout by a van, and Blodwyn came unstuck. Insurance paid out rather well, so I now have Olive, but Its not the same. Blodders will need new top tube, rear re- setting,  and new BB shell , plus respray. It's prob better to forget , but I do miss it, compliments every where I went, from cyclist and non cyclists.  I was a part of me, and I can't explain it. The ridgeback disc tourer is probably  a more capable bike, and it does everything I want, but I feel guilty abandoning Blodwyn.  but I miss it! There I've said it, I'm sad..

Question is.......should I spend ....prob £300 getting it sorted or just let it be.  Its not the money that's the prob,  its common sense....but....

what would YOU do.?

Re: Do I...Don't I ?
« Reply #1 on: 26 November, 2017, 04:34:52 pm »
I'm afraid I'd probably get it done.  And I'd change the colour of the mudflaps while I was at it!

Torslanda

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Re: Do I...Don't I ?
« Reply #2 on: 26 November, 2017, 04:37:27 pm »
A Bob Jackson doesn't deserve an ignominious end.

JFDI
VELOMANCER

Well that's the more blunt way of putting it but as usual he's dead right.

zigzag

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Re: Do I...Don't I ?
« Reply #3 on: 26 November, 2017, 05:29:56 pm »
i would not renovate it, but you should - i can feel the bike means something to you.

Re: Do I...Don't I ?
« Reply #4 on: 26 November, 2017, 05:40:45 pm »
Sort it out, Mark.
It's a niggle which will not go away.
And the BJ was a lovely bike.

Re: Do I...Don't I ?
« Reply #5 on: 26 November, 2017, 07:51:19 pm »
In the same circumstances I would get it repaired (or get a replica made) if I had the money. I always regretted not getting my old Carlton repaired and that was only gaspipe. When a bike fits you like that it doesn't matter what it is, you want to keep it going because somehow it's a part of you.

Gattopardo

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Re: Do I...Don't I ?
« Reply #6 on: 26 November, 2017, 07:54:04 pm »
You'd only spend the money on another bike....so might as well be one that you like.

Samuel D

Re: Do I...Don't I ?
« Reply #7 on: 26 November, 2017, 07:55:38 pm »
This bicycle was very tastefully and interestingly built up, as I think I’ve told you before. And the frame in that colour was gorgeous. I really liked it.

The question is whether you should spend fully £300 fixing it. The answer is yes without a shadow of a doubt. A new frame would cost more, after all.

It’s lugged steel. It’s made to be fixed. Don’t pervert its nature.

Re: Do I...Don't I ?
« Reply #8 on: 26 November, 2017, 07:57:54 pm »
You'd only spend the money on another bike....so might as well be one that you like.

Very true.

Sort it!

Ben T

Re: Do I...Don't I ?
« Reply #9 on: 26 November, 2017, 08:27:25 pm »
I would personally get the original builder to repair it, or at least get their advice, rather than a third party.
If they don't recommend repairing it then don't, but if they do, then let them do it, funding it by selling the other bike which you'll probably then never use.

Re: Do I...Don't I ?
« Reply #10 on: 26 November, 2017, 08:54:37 pm »
What’s it doing now? Nothing, what a waste.  Fix it, if you then find you’re not using it, you’ll have something worth selling and no trouble finding someone who would like it.

hellymedic

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Re: Do I...Don't I ?
« Reply #11 on: 26 November, 2017, 09:00:19 pm »
I would personally get the original builder to repair it, or at least get their advice, rather than a third party.
If they don't recommend repairing it then don't, but if they do, then let them do it, funding it by selling the other bike which you'll probably then never use.

Bob Jackson has died, I believe...

Blodwyn Pig

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Re: Do I...Don't I ?
« Reply #12 on: 26 November, 2017, 09:12:21 pm »
ok I've added a poll, at the top, I believe,  I'm not going to vote .........yet. ::-)

Re: Do I...Don't I ?
« Reply #13 on: 26 November, 2017, 09:26:06 pm »
Of course you should get it repaired.  :)
Quote from: Kim
^ This woman knows what she's talking about.

Vince

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Re: Do I...Don't I ?
« Reply #14 on: 26 November, 2017, 10:08:08 pm »
I think I have to abstain from the vote as I have a Mercian frame hanging on the garage wall in need of a new fork steerer and I have not been able to answer your question for myself in the last 4 years.
216km from Marsh Gibbon

Gattopardo

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Re: Do I...Don't I ?
« Reply #15 on: 27 November, 2017, 12:12:00 am »
I think I have to abstain from the vote as I have a Mercian frame hanging on the garage wall in need of a new fork steerer and I have not been able to answer your question for myself in the last 4 years.

You know you want to.

Torslanda

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Re: Do I...Don't I ?
« Reply #16 on: 27 November, 2017, 09:39:36 am »
ok I've added a poll, at the top, I believe,  I'm not going to vote .........yet. ::-)

I just voted. If you're going to chuck it, chuck it in my direction . . .
VELOMANCER

Well that's the more blunt way of putting it but as usual he's dead right.

Re: Do I...Don't I ?
« Reply #17 on: 27 November, 2017, 10:04:31 am »
Oh yes.
Get a bicycle. You will never regret it, if you live- Mark Twain

Blodwyn Pig

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Re: Do I...Don't I ?
« Reply #18 on: 27 November, 2017, 10:06:08 am »
You know, I'm really disappointed in you lot!!  I thought you had more common sense than me!   ;) ::-)

Oaky

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Re: Do I...Don't I ?
« Reply #19 on: 27 November, 2017, 10:07:20 am »
You should ask yourself "what would I do if I rode past and found it abandoned in a hedgerow?".
You are in a maze of twisty flat droves, all alike.

85.4 miles from Marsh Gibbon

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Samuel D

Re: Do I...Don't I ?
« Reply #20 on: 27 November, 2017, 10:48:54 am »
How about keeping Olive and building up Blodwyn in a distinctive, personal, and fast style – much as you had done before but with lighter tyres, no dynamo and lights, and no rack? That way you’d have two fine and versatile bicycles, but with a useful degree of specialisation.

Taking the specialisation a step further might involve seeing off Blodwyn with full honours (I’m sure Torsalnada knows the rites) and getting yourself a new Bob Jackson with lighter tubing and calliper brakes. But this would probably cost twice as much, and it wouldn’t be right to name the result Blodwyn.

Re: Do I...Don't I ?
« Reply #21 on: 27 November, 2017, 11:01:44 am »
Had my 1985 Bob Jackson restored by Kevin Winter (Bob Jackson were no help whatsoever btw). It's my favourite bike of seven. It's the one I most enjoy riding and I've never regretted spending the money. Just wish I had my 1985 legs back.
Hear all, see all, say nowt

Blodwyn Pig

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Re: Do I...Don't I ?
« Reply #22 on: 27 November, 2017, 11:50:58 am »
How about keeping Olive and building up Blodwyn in a distinctive, personal, and fast style – much as you had done before but with lighter tyres, no dynamo and lights, and no rack? That way you’d have two fine and versatile bicycles, but with a useful degree of specialisation.

Taking the specialisation a step further might involve seeing off Blodwyn with full honours (I’m sure Torsalnada knows the rites) and getting yourself a new Bob Jackson with lighter tubing and calliper brakes. But this would probably cost twice as much, and it wouldn’t be right to name the result Blodwyn.

I have the bits ( most of them) to put back, ie 10 sp x 3 campag etc, but was thinking maybe s/s / fixed,....for pure simplicity.  Don't know yet, have to post ol Blodders off tomorrow hopefully, see what they say.

Thing is I'm used to just one bike now, then I'll have to choose :facepalm:

Blodwyn Pig

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Re: Do I...Don't I ?
« Reply #23 on: 27 November, 2017, 11:52:11 am »
OI!!!!!!!!! Who said chuck it!!!!!!! :demon: :facepalm:

Re: Do I...Don't I ?
« Reply #24 on: 27 November, 2017, 12:14:01 pm »
Twas I. Sorry. (I'm fresh from actually managing to get rid of a few things yesterday, so was in an inappropriately chuckish mood.)