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  1. #1
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    Wheels built, eagerly anticipating call from LBS on frame

    My friends just don't understand so I thought I'd post here because I'm about to burst/get sick from the excitement.

    My DH insisted this year that we should spend our tax return on a custom frame for me. I was hesitant at first as I haven't ridden all that much recently and couldn't see spending all that $$$. It seemed there for a while that he was way more excited about this than me. He's an enthusiast and has always wanted to share his love for cycling with me. And well, this year I agreed to do the STP with him(and I'm considering commuting when I start school). But I have had a hard time adjusting my ride to fit me. Way long torso, short stubby legs. So I gave in and we are getting one from a bike shop that said they could do it in about three weeks and they are local.

    Sean finally finished the wheels a few days ago and the anticipation has been building ever since. I find myself hoping its the LBS every time I hear the phone ring. Alas, no call. So I went there today to visit with my new frame. She's built. But not painted. Darn Bike Expo. They've been backed-up because they had to finish painting some exhibition bikes for it. LBS dude(sorry I don't remember your name) assured me it should be done within the week.

    I don't know if I'm sick in the head or something but my insides are all a flutter just thinking about it.

  2. #2
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    UG! Now I can't sleep.

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    Quote Originally Posted by sgtiger View Post
    UG! Now I can't sleep.
    Hehehe. Did you ever get back to bed for a nap? Someday, I'll get custom bike, I know I will. I'll be the same way... worrying over every little detail and when I'll get to pick her up from the LBS. Make sure to post some pics when you get her. Good luck.
    Oh, that's gonna bruise...
    Only the suppressed word is dangerous. ~Ludwig Börne

  5. #5
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    what IS it? who is building it? What kind of wheels are they?

    Details are most necessary if you want the most empathy!


    Mimi Team TE BIANCHISTA
    for six tanks of gas you could have bought a bike.

  6. #6
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    And what color?
    Fancy Schmancy Custom Road bike ~ Mondonico Futura Legero
    Found on side of the road bike ~ Motobecane Mixte
    Gravel bike ~ Salsa Vaya
    Favorite bike ~ Soma Buena Vista mixte
    Folder ~ Brompton
    N+1 ~ My seat on the Rover recumbent tandem
    https://www.instagram.com/pugsley_adventuredog/

  7. #7
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    It's a Rodriguez Adventure with the basic shape modified to look kinda like a mixte because of my very short stand-over height. I chose the Kelly green metallic with their chrome script. As for the components, well... being a virtual noob, I can't go into complete detail but most of them are Campy Veloce.

    My DH chose the component level because before all this started, I was clueless. He would talk about the bottom bracket and I would be like be like:"What's that again, Dear?" with my eyes glazing over as he described it. Then I would answer, "Oh you mean the thingy the cranks are attached to." "Yeah, that." Him trying very hard not to roll his eyes at me because it's about the umpteenth time he's had to explain. Poor dear. Sometimes he's way more patient with me than I deserve.(Thanks, love.)

    But I'm coming around. I've been absorbing everything up from him, his mechanic friends, and this forum. I even asked if I could help him when he was building the wheels, so I could say that I had a little part in her production.

 

 

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