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@HairyBuddha
Decided to take my new old bike out for a shakedown this morning. Been sitting untouched in a garage for 30 yrs so wanted to see how much work was needed.
Turns out it's in pretty good shape bar a bit of work on the gears and brakes. Oh, and the bracket holding the bars in place. Barrelling down Sydenham Hill this morning, line of cars braking in front, go to grab the brakes and the whole front of the bike suddenly dips by about 6 inches and I go flying through the gap between the two lines of traffic with inches to spare. Thought my time was up.
Note to self: Get a bike stand.