Toyota Corolla of bicycles. Trek 830

This is a typical 1980s frame and they don't come like this any more.  Oh wait, maybe Surly and Salsa. 
A rock steady Chromoly steel frame with Canti brakes and 7 speed on the rear. It also features the mounting eyelets for easy mounting of front and rear racks. Racks are not terribly sexy but they do a damm good job of carrying your load. Be it a pannier or the daily grocery or just that 4 pack of chicken rice you went to "tar pau"  
The amazing thing is they are like a Toyota Corolla. Little flash, under appreciated but super reliable.They just kept rolling and rolling. 
I saw him standing there when I was looking for wheels for my art installation at the local junk yard market. 
I thought I should just get it and take out the wheels - keep the frame. So I asked uncle if I could take a test ride and he said yes. I rode around the area, checking if the bike track straight and yes the magic ride of steel.
Everything was shaky as hell but its ok.  Rust had become like a protective coating on the parts. It wasn't trying to be retro... it is old. I think late 80s. This is how he looks as it is. This is the Toyota Corolla of bicycles!  

Don't give up

This is an advert for Toshiba panel, and I feel like that sometimes...
Photo credit  http://adsoftheworld.com/media/print/toshiba_led_tyre

It has been extremely tiring for me to do my day job as a designer, be Daddy, Hubby, Son and keep Lovecyclingsg going.  I get plenty of naysayers.."why bother... they are not going to listen anyway.... "
Somehow, something inside tells me that what we do is important.....
In Encik George words.... "No try, no hope. Want to strike 4D in SG also Queue and buy...."  Love his comments. We cannot give up...