New Old Bike!

[ladyjai]

Soooooo... I've joined the club... The Fixed Gear Club that is!

Last saturday, I wanted to get some miles in. It wasn't meant to be. I found a beautiful, if beat-up, old raleigh in a yardsale. I called my friend who i was going to go riding with, and he came to see. We took it home. i was expecting to let it sit aside for awhile until I accumulated the appropriate parts. Unlike my friend, i had a pretty good idea of what the final cost would be. however, he wanted to get it done now! We visited 4 bike shops, and then hit one of them again. Over the course of the week, my friend finished it up. I really didn't do as much making it, but i did watch much of it. I got to clean parts.

Now, this poor old raleigh was really beat up in his day. Wesley needed some major loving care, and some serious part replacement. Good thing we were tossing most of the parts.

but now, he's together, looks and rides like a dream. but wow, are my legs a little sore from the cadense and stopping demands! Kinda fun knowing your cadence by your speed