Is it strange?

[then8j]

Ok I started collecting and restoring around 9 years ago. Started with schwinns then moved onto real bikes. (Just kidding, just wanted to push that button)
Over the years I have purchased 12 or so full bikes all needing restoration. I’m super excited about buying then I dream of what I want to do with them and how I’m going to do it. The box gets delivered I get a shot of adrenaline and I’m so happy, then I put the box in the shed next to the other boxes and say to myself, “ I will do that one next”

Is it strange that I have a shed of shipping boxes with unopened bicycles?

I do something similar with the rare parts and pieces. The boxes go on the shelves in the garage.

The best parts get unpacked and put into boxes in the drawers.

A friend came over and said that it is strange to have so many boxes of stuff unopened, I couldn’t even tell him what was in each box anymore. I know the bikes I have though.

My reasoning is; They are safe in the boxes all wrapped up and secure until I get to them.

I have a couple bikes unpacked being restored right now, it’s hard not to loose the little parts in the garage.

 

[Junkman Bob]

I think its strange NOT having a shed or garage full of bikes whether they are in boxes or put together ... you are all good my friend

Keep on keeping on
Junkman

 

[hoofhearted]

Perfectionism >> Procrastination >> Paralysis.


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[piercer_99]

well....

I was going to toss in a quirky retort, then it dawned on me I have no room to go there.


All of mine are unboxed though, mostly. It is fun however when you find a package of something that you forgot you had.

 

[cyclingday]

It’s not strange at all.
You’re perfectly normal from my perspective.

 

[BLWNMNY]

I have quite a few projects of my own , so I can't say too much.......... I have stuff stashed at my work shop, and my shop at home. We could be doing worse things, I figure.

 

[CWCMAN]

I usually open all the boxes but I have three bikes still unpacked and unassembled.

All my extra parts go in my display case.

 

[vincev]

Stockpiling projects is not my style.i like to look and work on my bikes.As a caution ,I would not leave things boxed for a long period of time.Rust can set in from moisture and a shiny nice piece may turn into a rusty ruined piece.

 

[CURTIS L LINDGREN]

No , That's not strange. AND You're right - - - - - - They ARE Safe- - - - - -until you get to them. The only thing I would say is ..............IF.......................there was damage due to Shipping or mishandling - - - - - - -You lose your power to do anything about it. Sometimes we just don't have the time .

 

[bikewhorder]

Perfectionism >> Procrastination >> Paralysis.


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Its this, I have the same problem. I've made mistakes trying to fix these old bikes and I've done more harm than good. I'll think about that dent I put in a fork trying to straighten it and it kills me as much as when it happened. I've had a Bluebird for 3 three years, I'm afraid to touch it.