Does Your Bike Have a Name?

[Grog]

I never named my bikes before, it didn't even cross my mind, but I'm with Catrin, maybe it's a Gunnar thing, my new bike has been baptized Berry Blossom. Berry because of the colour, and blossom because of the time of year at which it was "born." By the way Catrin our bikes probably met out in Madison, I'm pretty sure they were built at about the same time.

[LivetoRide]

My bike doesn't have a name; Nothing has ever come to mind. To me, nothing would seem right for mine, except for its actual brand name and model. :P I have a hard enough time picking out names for my cats!

[Catrin]

I never named my bikes before, it didn't even cross my mind, but I'm with Catrin, maybe it's a Gunnar thing, my new bike has been baptized Berry Blossom. Berry because of the colour, and blossom because of the time of year at which it was "born." By the way Catrin our bikes probably met out in Madison, I'm pretty sure they were built at about the same time.

Perhaps, they actually finished my frame in February - I just had to finish paying it off When did you start your build? I LIKE Berry Blossom, perhaps Ms. Rambler will be renamed "Plum Blossom" - which is quite appropriate!

[Grog]

Perhaps, they actually finished my frame in February - I just had to finish paying it off When did you start your build? I LIKE Berry Blossom, perhaps Ms. Rambler will be renamed "Plum Blossom" - which is quite appropriate!

Same for me, we "met" for the first time on March 3rd so including one week for shipping it would be about the same as you. But then the paint had to cure a bit, then I was away on vacation until this Monday. We had decided on the specs when I ordered the bike already, and they built it while I was away. We fussed over it a little bit the last few days and here we are!

To stay on topic: I like Plum Blossom! Our bikes will be like cousins.

[KnottedYet]

Perhaps, they actually finished my frame in February - I just had to finish paying it off When did you start your build? I LIKE Berry Blossom, perhaps Ms. Rambler will be renamed "Plum Blossom" - which is quite appropriate!

You can just add "Plum Blossom" to her name. I have a bike named "Crow Carmelita CrossCheck the Disco Queen." More names, more better. (at least sometimes)

"Ms. Plum Blossom Rambler" has a nice ring to it!

[Catrin]

Same for me, we "met" for the first time on March 3rd so including one week for shipping it would be about the same as you. But then the paint had to cure a bit, then I was away on vacation until this Monday. We had decided on the specs when I ordered the bike already, and they built it while I was away. We fussed over it a little bit the last few days and here we are!

To stay on topic: I like Plum Blossom! Our bikes will be like cousins.

Hmmmm, I do like that name better - she is hereby formally renamed. It was too similar to Ms. Explorer anyway. The repaired fork is to be delivered Monday, and they do already have parts of the bike partially assembled - I've no idea how long it will take them to complete the process. They are not slow, but they are no faster than they need to be in order to do a good job.

My fitter said there was a chance I might bring both bikes home on the same day - now THAT would be something! I don't see that happening though, I think Plum Blossom will be home first

Oooooh, I just saw Knotteds suggestion, I LIKE it - so "Ms. Plum Blossom Rambler" it is

[azfiddle]

I have been trying to name my new bike since I brought her home about a month ago...

She's a Specialized Ruby, but deep royal blue with a matte finish. So Sapphire might be a logical choice... but too easy.I instantly rejected my daughter's idea of "Bluebie" however.

I thought of Merlin - for the speedy falcon, but although he males are blue, the females are dull brown...and to me she seems to exude femininity. Not many things in nature are that color, but I have been considering Larkspur, for the deep blue-purple flower- or the Latin version of the flower's name, Delphinium.

Will take suggestions...

[KnottedYet]

Delphi, an oracle of glorious rides to come?

[Velocivixen]

I'm getting some good ideas here. I bought my bike October 28, just before halloween. Maybe name her fantasma - I think that's Spanish for ghost. Or something related to autumn...

[hulagirl]

Love this!

White Specialized Vita Sport = Abominable (Bumbles Bounce!)
Orbea Diva = Serafina (from Serafina Pekkala in "His Dark Materials")
Honda Fit = Igor
Hubby's Big Dummy = The Pequod (Moby **** ship)

[KnottedYet]

Hubby's Big Dummy = The Pequod (Moby **** ship)

That is the BEST Big Dummy name EVER!

I worship at your feet!

[hulagirl]

That is the BEST Big Dummy name EVER!

I worship at your feet!

I'm secretly trying to find him a patch of a white whale to put on the panniers!

[marni]

my one and only bike started out as pilot ( it is a trek pilot 5.2) but then became blue bike which became b b which also stood for a childhood stuffed toy bb bunny which was a big blue bunny rabbit so the bb became bebe with a french pronounciation ( bay bay) and I actually have her name on the top of the frame and on the down part of the outside or left half of the front fork. I can't remember where I got the name decals (somewhere online) but after 3 cross country rides, and another couple of years of lots of miles, I think we have a connection and I enjoy patting her on the seat and talking to her. She is my alter ego after all!

[Atlas]

I name everything. I think it's because I won't have enough animals (and no kids) to bestow names on.

The Surly Cross Check (we call it the Cross Chick) is Spooky. I had a dream I had a black and orange bike called Spooky and when I got my CC I got orange accessories so it'd be a Spooky bike.

The Motobecane is classy as all get out - emerald green, gold pin striping, original fenders, etc. so I named her Mary.

My Jeep Liberty is Margaret Elizabeth, Maggie Libby for short. My partner's co-worker dubbed her Mama Grizz which I also like.

[Pax]

This thread really gets me thinking about my soon-to-be new bike (the 1968-1970 Schwinn Breeze) is going to be a cool/sweet/fun ride and it's got the original black paint... any ideas??