Searching for a ne "everyday bike"

[redrhodie]

Well, it sounds like it's not a big deal to repair it, so hopefully it will get fixed quickly. I got a bike for my bf that came with a bent fork, and my lbs bent it back into shape. I guess that's the great thing about steel. Still, I was hoping they'd replace the frame for you, free of charge.

[redrhodie]

Have you gotten your bike yet, Susan?

[Susan]

Thanks for asking - but no, I still haven't got my frame back


In the meantime, I am looking for parts that I like. But I'm not so sure about a lot of things.
I planned to get drop bars after seeing your lovely Mixtes in the other thread. But I have never ridden a bike with drop bars and when I tried a friends bike with small drops, it didn't feel very comfortable for the city. On the one hand I think I might just get used to it, on the other hand, maybe flat bars and regular brakes and shifters are just better suited for the city where you brake and shift a lot?

And I am looking for fenders and a rack, I would prefer a more old-school look that would fit the bike, but I didn't find much when searching the internet.

[Susan]

No I didn't - thanks for this tip Muirenn. I like the rack with the plated finish on their homepage. I'm not sure if it will fit 700c tires?

I also found some nice racks on the electra homepage.

[Susan]

I got my bike this weekend! It rides great
I think the guys at my LBS did a great job in making my wish for a bike that can be ridden as a road bike and in the city come true.

Finally, I will have to put on fenders and a rack, but I will leave it this way until it gets colder

[jessmarimba]

I love it!! I want one now

[Sky King]

I know many people who own the same bike and love them, Here is a photo of one of my friends bikes, the bike hermit just switched her handlebars to the Soma Oxford and he is building up a rivendell for her to use as a touring bike and her soma is now more of the around town, ride to work, haul the kid bike.

[Reesha]

Wow, I love the combination of the natural rubber tires with the seat and paneling on your bike. Classy, classy, classy!

[Tri Girl]

Susan- your bike is GORGEOUS!!!!!! LOVE it!! Enjoy every mile.

[Owlie]

Very pretty!