Got her together and took her out on the maiden voyage. It is one sweet ride, much lighter than I expected. Shifts smooth, and everything works perfectly except the front right brake. One side doesn't work. I'm sure it is a small adjustment that I just don't know how to do. There are a few scratches, but nothing bad and absolutely NO RUST!
I cruised around the neighborhood and I'm thrilled. I'm in love.
Maybe it is my enthusiasm, but now DH wants one, even if it IS a girls bike. He thinks it is unique. It's perfect for our neighborhood.
These are the before pics. I still need to clean her up, change out the saddle, stem and handlebars. I did take the big reflectors off the spokes.
and finally, with basket. No wine today, just duck and swan food.
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10-11-2007, 05:01 PM #1
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Here she is. My new ride!
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10-11-2007, 05:07 PM #2
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Wow, I can't blame your DH... I want one, too! It is beautiful and is going to look so nice with a Brooks saddle (are you going to put one with springs?) and all the upgrades you are planning. Congratulations!
And the dogs are adorable...
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10-11-2007, 05:11 PM #3
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(insert wolf whistle here)!!! love it! especially the kickstand
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10-11-2007, 05:11 PM #4
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Ooooooh, ahhhhhhh, wooooooow!! What a charming little class act. I noticed your poodle in the background. What is your doggie's name?
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10-11-2007, 05:15 PM #5
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The white male (he's hard to see in the pic) is named BULL!
(It was between Bull and Cujo. Bull won out). The black female is Sophie.
Still accepting name recommendations for the Lotus too!
This is an awful picture of me. I was trying to figure out what is wrong with the brake, but the poodles love the bike. They followed it all around and out into the street.
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10-11-2007, 05:17 PM #6
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What a lovely neighborhood. Are you lucky to live on a cul-de-sac?
Your doggies are tooooo cute.
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10-11-2007, 05:17 PM #7
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Your shoes are neat too!
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10-11-2007, 08:07 PM #8
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I see 2 poodles there....
Originally Posted by sundial
Ooooooh, ahhhhhhh, wooooooow!! What a charming little class act. I noticed your poodle in the background. What is your doggie's name?
Sandra...SO HAPPY for the fun you are already having. Love your bike....love your PORCH!!!!
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10-12-2007, 03:38 AM #9
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WOW!
It looks brand new... You lucky, lucky woman...
I WANT ONE NOW!
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10-12-2007, 03:41 AM #10
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The pictures may actually make it look a little better than it is. The scratches don't show up in the pictures. That top twin bar on the left side has got a pretty long scratch. There are others. I'm wondering what I could touch it up with or if that would just make it look worse.
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11-04-2007, 04:31 AM #11
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Sandra
Oh yes! What a nice lilttle ride! I too love my hybrid even though I'm considering a full blown road bike now... I don't plan to give up my hybrid. She's a Trek FX 7.6 and I "cannot" live without her! Love hearing you missed your hybrid and now you've got a beauty!
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