About 30 years ago, I lusted after a root beer brown Schwinn Varsity 10-speed bike. I can’t remember why I wanted it, I just know that I like them and never got one.
Well my husband, Robert decided to combine that long-time dream with one of his evil plans. You see, Robert likes to ride with me (sometimes), but he doesn’t like to suffer. So our rides together are usually short rides with not much climbing.
So what was his solution? He conspired with my LBS guy and built me a root beer brown single speed mountain bike! The frame is a Santa Cruz Juliana hard tail. It’s nothing like a Varsity, but it is root beer brown!
I have considered building a single speed for a while, but I was afraid. My friends who ride single speeds tend to be stronger riders – which I’m not. I’ll have to get stronger and I’ll have to improve my ability to maintain momentum.
I took it for my first ride yesterday and it was a blast! It’s so light and flickable. I can just throw it around. Trails with fast “s” shaped turns are sooo much fun! I didn’t take it on any tough climbs. I wanted the first ride to be just for fun!
The bike is really beautiful! It’s so simple and elegant with no shifters or derailleurs or extra cables. I love it! And thanks to SadieKate for letting me use her head badge design. It is the crowning touch to a beautiful bike!
And did I mention that I really love Robert. And not just because he builds bikes for me!
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12-26-2007, 10:32 AM #1
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New bike report!
Bork Bork, Hork Hork!!
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12-26-2007, 10:39 AM #2
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Oh that is SO nice!!!
Have fun with it.Sarah
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12-26-2007, 11:16 AM #3
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That is so cool! It makes me want to hug Robert. You're one lucky gal.
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12-26-2007, 11:52 AM #4
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Sweeeet. On all counts.
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12-26-2007, 12:23 PM #5
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That is soooo fun!
Ok, I must've missed the Amici Veloci badge thread. Where' that come from! It's a great addition to a terrific idea.
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12-26-2007, 01:12 PM #6
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Simply stunning!! Enjoy your new ride!
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12-26-2007, 01:58 PM #7
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Nice, eh? I don't recall if there was an actual badge thread, but SK has one on her Spectrum:
Originally Posted by TsPoet
http://forums.teamestrogen.com/showthread.php?t=18819
They're made by Jennifer Green - http://www.headbadges.com
Click on Custom Portfolio & you'll find the AV badge about 3/4 of the way down. Along with other goodies.
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12-26-2007, 01:48 PM #8
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Yep, you've definately got good ones - both husband and bike!
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