Definitely not the prettiest bike on the road, but here's the mule...
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Definitely not the prettiest bike on the road, but here's the mule...
I love it! Where on earth did you find that beautiful lavander handlebar tape?
Hope you and your commuter have many happy miles :)
Wow, I love it. It looks like a solid commuter bike! Our commuter bikes are the plowhorses of bicycles.
Thanks, everyone! And the bar tape is Bontrager gel cork. I love it because it's comfy, easy to wrap, comes in a ton of colors, and it's got a tacky, but not too sticky backing on it (you don't have to peel paper off to get to the sticky part).
Today is car-free day #3! I've found that if you've got a pannier on the left side of your bike that cars will generally not buzz you like they will if you are on a naked bike.
Congratulations! Do you have a goal number of days, or just for the heck of it to see how long it goes, or something?Quote:
Originally Posted by Andrea
If you find cars buzz you too close, especially if it's always on one really narrow street, try riding a little further to the LEFT, even in the middle of your lane. It is counter-intuitive but if they HAVE to move into the other lane even a little bit, they tend to give you more space. Try it out and see what works for you. I only know how the traffic in my town responds.
No particular goal- just trying to keep money in my own pocket rather than the evil oil company pocket :D
Oh yeah, and saving the world & all that is fun, too...
I already use the "middle of the lane" technique when I ride my road bike, but I haven't found the need to so far when on the loaded pack mule. It works on Memphis drivers, too!
Great makeover! :D
I still think you should think about some fenders. :rolleyes: There are some very styling fenders out there. I was sure glad to have mine today riding to work in the pouring rain. :eek: bikerHen:D
It looks GREAT! You did a fantastic job!!!
I love those trekking bars. I want some for my commuter, but will need to ask my LBS for help putting them on since I have twist grip shifters.
Congrats on your new "car." :D
Great job Andrea! You'll look so smart and oh so grand on that commuter bike. :) I noticed it's outfitted with Coke. Got a Peet's bag tucked away somewhere? :p
^It's actually got some coffee in the pannier! I thought I'd try some of the Target brand fair trade organic. It's actually pretty darn good. No Major Dickason's or anything, but I actually like it better than the Peet's anniversary blend that I tried last time.
After a handful of 12 mile commutes, I think I may end up selling that B17 special and getting one of the wider Brooks saddles. I feel like the edges of my seatbones are making contact with those pretty copper rivets