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Originally Posted by sc_rufctr
I've always worked on bikes and built wheels in my spare time. I started around 14 or 15 so close to 40 years now. At one point I was brazing frames for a local builder. This was before I joined the Army at 20... I lost my job because of Covid almost two years ago so I decided to retire. Working on bikes & building wheels helps me stay busy but I don't make any real money doing it.
On weight: I like food so I have to keep riding EVERY DAY if you know what I mean.  |
Sorry to hear about your job situation. What type of work did you do before retirement?
It is funny how we go back to something we know well and enjoy doing it. I started about 16 also, building wheels for myself then work in a shop putting bikes together and built wheels when needed. Scary someone is riding on my wheel
Every chance I get, I wrench on my friend's bikes with the exception of the new stuff. No tools and have to learn how to take the BB out. Its has gotten very complex. A guy I met on the ride is putting together an old steel road frame, Yeti, from the 90s and he has no clue how to do a thing on it. Only thing he did was paint it. I was hinting on Campy 9 speed but DA won out due to cost. too bad he's putting on some crappy America Classic wheels instead of Mavic's Cosmic, the early alum., or Open Pro CD on there. I don't do this often but I will enjoy this. Now, I only need to buy a frame table. Hey, your box of Campy tools will come in handy come to face the headset.