New Year! New Bike!

[boxer]

I just had to comment.......I started the thread directly after yours. I'm turning 50 in June and asked for advice on a recumbent vs a custom build for the same reasons as you!!!??? I then clicked on your post and got confused for a moment thinking I was reading my own post, but not exactly! Anyway, congratulations on the new bike!!!
Sincerely,
Michelle

[blackhillsbiker]

The wheels are built. Velo Orange touring rims ( http://velo-orange.blogspot.com/2011/01/raid-rims.html ). We're waiting for the frame to come in. I'll have a B-67 saddle (currently on my Kona 29er), and the MKS Lambda pedals I love so much. I picked out the Soma Eurotrip fenders in pearl blue ( http://www.somafab.com/archives/prod...p-fenders-road ).

I haven't been around here much lately. My very best friend is in the final stages of metastatic breast cancer. I was in a bad car accident a few months ago. So far 2012 has not been a stellar year. This bike is giving me something cheerful to look forward to.

Deb

[smittykitty]

Sorry to hear about your rough time. Thinking good thoughts for you both. Hopefully the new bike will be just the thing you need. Take Care.

[hulagirl]

Replaced my Bike Friday with a Surly Cross Check in Robin's Egg Blue (squeeeeee...no, the color had nothing to do with my decision).

She's on her way and my LBS will be doing some upgrades for me:

STI shifters
Shimano 105
3T Ergonova handlebar
Velo Orange Stainless fenders
Tubus titanium rack

She's going to be a dazzling blue and silver and my run around town/shop/errands/meetings/COOL A TRIAL!/travel bike. I've decided it is worth it to pay to ship a bike that is really comfortable and dependable. ;-)

Hopefully she will be here next week and I'll post a pic on the Surly thread.

[blackhillsbiker]

The frame is in!! It is beautiful! Doesn't look too good with those fenders, though, so we'll have to pick out some different ones. We're stretching out this build to be done around the end of May (my birthday is the beginning of June).

Deb