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Some of you have already seen this bike...

I acquired it this summer from a friend to whom I pledged undying friendship for all eternity in return. Not quite like selling your soul to the Devil, but eternity is a long time. I sure hope she doesn't turn out to be a serial killer.

Anyway, it's a 1976 Bob Jackson, original paint and all. It's a wee tad small for me, so I recently had some Nitto Grand Randonneur bars put on to "stretch" me out a bit more. Those are Cane Creek levers in gum color. I think they look pretty good. The bike was a 7 speed but is now a 6 speed as I needed a lower gear to get up the hill coming home a little more...comfortably...and the other 7 speed cog I had didn't quite fit.

You can also see some other pictures of the bike "before" here on the aforementioned friend's Photobucket site.

I do have a basket, but I probably won't use it until next year. For now it's weatherproof panniers.

(Note: I know the reflectors are dorky, but when I leave for work in the AM it's pretty dark. 'Nuf said.)

Before:



After:



The Grand Randonneur bars and cane creek levers: