Wheels built, eagerly anticipating call from LBS on frame

[HillSlugger]

Wow, never seen a frame like that. You've got a one-of-a-kind beauty!

[Velobambina]

Very nice. Interesting frame (in a good way) and the perfect color for a St. Patrick's Day ride. How does that lower bottle cage work? Never seen one that low before. Also, what type of stem is on your new beauty?

[mimitabby]

that bottle cage is really in the normal place. I hope to see you around
(I'll be looking) do you ride in the Seattle area?

[sgtiger]

Thanks everyone for the wonderful compliments. I really love the way the new bike turned out, too; especially the color. And yes, Knot, that is a B72. I like the color combination of the Brooks with the green that when it's time to replace the handlebar tape, I just may have to get some of the matching tape. I wonder how leather tape will hold up in the rain though. Anyone know? Or even natural cork color might work if I can find any.

As to the funky frame shape that has to do with the reason stated above (very short legs, long torso). I guess I could of insisted on a more traditional looking bike, but I imagine it would look very stretched out kind of like a BMX bike frame. So they designed a step through, but it has that extra tube from the top of the seat tube to the slanting top tube to provide lateral stiffness.

Mimitabby, I'm not riding around Seattle too much yet, as I live in the Bothell/Mill Creek area and I don't think I'd survive the trip there and back yet. I am working on getting in longer and longer rides so that I will be able to head out that way in the not too distant future. Hopefully, I'll see you then. If you're interested I'm doing an Xtracycle ride (but any kind of bike is welcome) around Seattle on Memorial Day that some friends of DH are planning. I'll post details in the NW section when I have more info.

[mimitabby]

what is an Xtracycle?

[Veronica]

I wonder how leather tape will hold up in the rain though. Anyone know?

It does just fine in the rain. I have it on both of my road bikes.

V.

[sgtiger]

An Xtracycle is a cargo bike. I think it was originally designed by a guy who was a cyclist and a surfer who wanted to be able to carry his surf board to the beach.

The people who have these will be carrying most of the gear to the picnic sight. Like this. That guy(John?) is carrying a full cooler of beer and pop and a bbq.

[sgtiger]

It does just fine in the rain. I have it on both of my road bikes.

V.

Thanks Veronica. Good to know.

Soo

[KnottedYet]

Both TrickyTiger and I are in your neck of the woods (Lake Forest Park/Bothell).

When I get Flossie back from the LBS I'd love to do a TE ride.

BTW I'm likely to put Cinelli natural cork on Flossie's bars when I get her back, as the lovely Lavender Samson isn't gonna survive the work being done. It's $15 for enough for the entire bar, and it doesn't look bad at all.