Proof Positive I Never Forget A Project!

Anyone visiting the shop. on any given day will not only see the accumulation of current projects in the works, but also a number of bikes in various stages of assembly occupying dusty nooks, and grimy corners of the Dungeon.  These "Specials" are the unfortunate victims of "Part's Shortage" or just the end result of getting too busy with re-pairs or easier to finish rides, and they slowly fade to the rear recesses of memory.
Until...
Along come a part or series of parts that beg to be mated with their perfect partner.  Such was the case with a 66cm Raleigh frame that had been stripped and painted only to be systematically moved from the rack, to the work table, to the secondary bay until finally coming to rest in the confines of the upper shelving.  For over a year.  Then the other day I picked up a SWEET set of alloy, double wall 700's with sealed bearings and a rear flip hub.  On top of that got a nice Origins 8 shorty straight bar.  As well as a new set of alloy pedals.  WELL!  Stopped by the wholesaler and picked up a nice new set of black and blue street tread, and proceeded to pull the ol' Raleigh out of Purgatory and after a good clean down (not to mention paint touch up, thank Heavens I kept some of that metallic blue!) and we got us a PEACH of a ride. And oh yes, she can definitely get out of her own way!  This old man took her a few times around the parking lot, each time faster and faster!!!
Woof.  I'm outta' shape!
ANYWAY!
Thanks to all the usual busy Saturday repairs coming in to keep us hopping!  And to the gent and his dad making the trip in from far points South to grab up the three wheeler, as it SO needed to find a good home (not to mention free up some space!) Also the couple from Bellaire who brought their grandsons bikes in to fix 'em up and ended snagging up the pair of cruisers we had just put out.  Also the "tired of walking" sale of the new(ish) 24' MTB. 
Again, thanks for a great day and hope to see more of you hold outs next week!
Night'!

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