Nishiki Riviera Townie

For sale as of 11/22/11. I'm calling her "Black Beauty" at the moment. I've been avoiding plastic fenders for a long time, but when I saw the glossy black paint on this frame I couldn't help myself. Wish I had a set of cork grips on hand...

I think this was my first love...

... or hopeless infatuation, whichever you prefer: an '88 Miyata 1200 (three years younger and two notches down from my current Team Miyata, for those of you keeping count). From day one, she electrified my formerly staid existence with her aura of glamour. When we'd go out on the town, I couldn't help but notice (with shame) the painful incongruity between her elegant midnight blue attire and my own shabby garb. But like all grande dames, she had what it took to make a man out me. Soon I was strutting with a confidence and élan that I'd never before known. Even after some tempestuous months, during which we'd hardly deign to acknowledge each other's presence, I swore I'd never leave her. But the curse that follows all young men would not spare me. Soon my wandering eye was captivated by another svelte creature and in a fit of untempered jealously she left me...

Here's to you, milady! May your days be enchanted and your nights bewitching.

If Don Johnson were to go bike touring...

I'm pretty sure his rig would look something like this. Hmm... maybe he would have chosen pink bar tape?

This is another one that I built just about from the frame up.

Gotta love the pearlescent Santé hubs!

Trek 620

A really great touring bike, the 1985 Trek 620 with loooong chainstays and the very cool Huret Duopar Eco rear derailleur.

Raleigh Super Course, Mark II

Here's one that I built from the frame up, using mostly parts that I had lying around. If I'd had a little more cash at the time, I would've sprung for a white saddle. I just love the lugwork on these '70s era Raleigh's. I can't recall anymore who I sold this one to, but it's long gone.

'86 Trek Elance 400

Another bike that's currently for sale. This one's almost exactly like my personal 500 Tri Series. Love those two-toned paint jobs!

Update: Sold on 11/17.

Miyata 912

I love orange bikes (and yellow ones too). I paid more for this one than I normally do, but I don't regret it. It was a pleasure to work on. It had the most pristine "arabesque" components I've ever seen. For the layman, those are just swanky, old fashioned Shimano parts.

The last photo depicts the elusive Panaracer Pasela tire in its natural habitat. (It's cleverly camouflaged amidst the native flora, so look carefully.)