Think I’m probably at least 10 years older than you.
First bike, Saracen Conquest with biopace (5 speed cassette NO it was a freewheel, largest cog 38#T), an ex killed it by couriering on it, next was a Marin Bear Valley – lovely little bike. Then I got creative, Parkpre frame, Amp F2 forks (they were amazing, but the bearings were made of cheese), Middleburn chainset (still have it) – won lots of races on that bike. I still have and use a Karrimor jacket in purple (from 1991) a purple/yellow/red Pearl Izumi jacket, and a purple/fade Assos jacket. I use to have several Flexstems, rode one of the first Proflexes back in 91. Still use a titanium USE seatpost on my Salsa.
I look back with affection and forward with anticipation. I love bikes – on road/off road, my funny little folder – love them all.