What's the rarest or most obscure bike in your collection?

[donevwil]

This is the closest I've got, a '90 Fredy Ruegg.

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[crankles]

his stuff is immaculate. Jan's bike is pretty sweet.

Originally Posted by Waldo

Peter Johnson from ~1975, the third frame Peter built. If you don't know about Peter, you're missing a lot.

http://www.classicrendezvous.com/USA/Peter_Johnson.htm

[Drmojo]

Two Inner Lights (Davis CA builder, Kimo Tanaka) I only see them around Davis.
First is fixed gear fillet brazed bike painted by Ross Pickett
Second is nickel plated breakaway adventure bike--eyelets for racks, 3 bottle bosses
Last the Moser Laser, scandium, just bought back from Netdewt here on the forum
Pix on request

[d_douglas]

Hmmm, mine aren't really rare.

My Speedvagen is/was one of a kind - it is fillet-brazed. At the time, Sacha said he wouldn't build it that way, then had a change of heart leading up to NAHBS. He built it himself as a show bike, so I guess it's a Vanilla?

I love this bike.


My one and only pair of tubulars (Record 10 silver on Nemesis) were purchased from someone affiliated with Team Vacansoleil who was selling off the team stock, likely as they all transitioned to carbon hoops. I bought them used off a website when living in Switzerland a few years ago.

[RedRider]

Alex Moulton. Mid - 60s original parts...

[gomango]

For now, it is likely my 1980 McLean "Perfect Pleasure."

I waited six years for one of these that fit and it was well worth it.

I have some nice bikes around the house, but this one is a dream ride for me.

I'll post new fotos after a few off season updates....

https://www.flickr.com/photos/362700...57654326614029

I'm updating bars, brake levers, saddle, tires and water bottle cages to suit my riding style/preference.

BTW This bike has excellent road manners!

Untitled by gomango1849, on Flickr

Untitled by gomango1849, on Flickr

Untitled by gomango1849, on Flickr

Untitled by gomango1849, on Flickr

In addition, I have a 1967 Jo Routens I purchased last weekend from a family friend/in-law connection in Alsace-Lorraine.

I hope to pick it up in person next June.

No fotos till it's in my hands.

[bfd]

Originally Posted by Waldo

Peter Johnson from ~1975, the third frame Peter built. If you don't know about Peter, you're missing a lot.

http://www.classicrendezvous.com/USA/Peter_Johnson.htm

Peter Johnson's frames are super clean.




Reminds me of Mark DiNucci's work!



Or Dave Kirk!



Does anyone know if Peter is still building?

[R3awak3n]

1990 J.P. Weigle Road



I don't see a lot of Weigles out there and took me a while to find one so to me, its rare. Its also my favorite of my "collection"

[pdmtong]

I had a Trek Lime that i picked up on CL to run the dog around the 'hood. Since it was designed for people who don't ride bikes, It was a PITA for someone who does ride bikes. Replaced it with a belt drive Trek District. much nicer.

[PeregrineA1]

1975 Wizard. It is now assembled, less brakes and cables. Still polishing brake levers and looking for acceptable cable housing.


Not near as rare, a nice rider non-the-less, 1991 Ed Litton


1989 Landshark Dirtshark


and in the project que, a 1985 Hujsak

[martl]

this construction site:

[gomango]

Originally Posted by bfd

Peter Johnson's frames are super clean.




Reminds me of Mark DiNucci's work!



Or Dave Kirk!



Does anyone know if Peter is still building?

Or Chris Kvale for that matter.

Untitled by gomango1849, on Flickr

Untitled by gomango1849, on Flickr

DSCN3770 by gomango1849, on Flickr

Peter Johnson is not currently building.

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[QUOTE=martl;1879055]this construction site:



whoa my..... that is amazing.

[d_douglas]

+1 - incredible. The saddle looks like my son's potty! Does it collect fluids?

[martl]

Originally Posted by d_douglas

+1 - incredible. The saddle looks like my son's potty! Does it collect fluids?

some drainage holes in it, thanks for asking. It actually isn't a saddle, just the fairing. Still trying to figure out how to fit it to the Turbomatic and both to the post. On the other hand, the handlebars have enough volume to hold a couple of diapers.

Another entry, both for the "rare/obscure" and "immaculate lugwork" categories



1995 Mike Appel