Tuesday, October 4, 2011

Say hello to...

My NEW BIKE!

A beauty, no?

She's an undetermined make and year, I'll probably do some more research on that later, but she rides well.  10 speed I think (not really use to gears, and also don't really care).  Fairly light, odd handlebars but working brakes, and a slight bit tall for me, but a decent price (I think), so she will do!

Here's the plan:

  • Paint, perhaps dark forest green and keep the lugs silver?
  • New handlebars, I'm thinking drop bars, nicely wrapped with gel inserts!
  • Take off rear brake and gears, this girl is going fixie!
  • Rear rack has an undetermined fate at this time, handy, and looks fine now, maybe it will get a paint job too.
  • Here are the issues:

  • Where can I paint?  It's getting cold, plus I live in a dorm!  Not sure if the park across the street is open to me hanging my bike from a tree and spraying it. (Professional job is FAR too much money)
  • Need to learn a bunch more about bikes!  What size tires do I want, what size handlebar will fit?  What is the best bargain fixed wheel to buy?
  • Nonetheless I'm super excited to start on this project in my spare time (haha what a joke!)

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