Tom D.’s Ross Eurosport 10-Speed

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Today’s OTS: Tom D’s Ross Eurosport FFS.

Ross Eurosport

Hi,
I rescued this Ross Eurosport off Craigslist last summer. I had no idea what I was going to do with her but she needed a new home. Understand that I was a Bicycle connoisseur over the last ten years, having 5 bikes all brand new with a price tag of at least $500.00,

At the end of last riding season I sold my two Road Bikes and decided that enough was enough, I would not ride anymore. I had put the Ross, (Named Sherri) in the back of my Garage as I had only ridden her once and the back wheel wobbled like and old drunk.

This winter I found out I suffered from some serious emotional disorders and was out of work for over two months. As I got better and Spring arrived I wanted to ride again! My wife said NO to another new bike so I went and looked at Sherri and thought “Geez, I dont want to ride 50-100 miles anymore but might be able to have some fun on this thing. So away I went, I took the Rear Wheel off and got it trued up to my surprise, it was not bent. I put two new tires on, taped the handlebars, adjusted the brakes, and gave her a good clean up and lubing. We went for a few rides together and she is wonderful! I no longer feel the need to compete with the rich guys who spend thousands and up on bikes. I just put on some baggy shorts and go ride! I have added a Water Bottle Cage with hose clamps and found an inexpensive luggage rack and I can her to work which is only 5 miles away!

I have learned a valuable lesson I had forgotten a long time ago, the simplest pleasures are the best. I do not know how old this one may be so if someone could tell me, please email me at tbdrew@gmail.com. I love riding Sherri, gets me out of the house and on out into the fresh air for some much needed exercise! Pics are attached!

Thanks,

Tom D.
Rochester, NY

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  • Joe B.

    You stated, “I no longer feel the need to compete with the rich guys who spend thousands and up on bikes. I just put on some baggy shorts and go ride!” WELCOME BACK! 🙂

  • MaryL

    Glad to hear you like the bike. My older sister bought one back in the mid 70’s. Being a “little sister” I just had to have one exactly like her’s. We both bought & paid for them ourselves…olive green just like in the picture. I road the heck out of that bike. Used it a lot in college & working at the Jersey shore in Wildwood during the late 1970’s summers. We both hung on to them, although she “upgraded” a bit with others. After many years in my mother’s garage, I finally brought her back to live with me. I think I was told .. “Get that bike out of the garage before I give it to the garbage man.”)She spent MORE years living in the back of my garage.(Probably wasn’t ridden for over 20 years.) Last summer I got the urge to ride. Thought I’d go buy a nice, new bike…but when I saw what a casual – inexpensive bike cost and all the plastic type pieces on it, I kind of cringed. Plus – “What would I do with my old one? Couldn’t give her away…that would be like giving away a 30 year old pet!”
    You guessed it, I cleaned her up…and now she is as pretty as ever. Just took her riding down by the Mississippi River this weekend. As a big bunch of “weekend bikers” on there flashy bikes, wearing oh-so-tight outfits pasted me by I didn’t even bat an eye. My girl has been around longer, I’ve had some great times on her…and now I am planning to have even more.
    Enjoy that 10 speed. Treat her well and she’ll be good to you.

  • CB Michaels

    Tom & Mary (commenter) –

    Really enjoyed reading your stories. I just picked up a similar looking Eurosport from the local Goodwill and it seems like a great bike (and /heavy!/) Cheers to you both. 🙂

    CB