Add gears to Trek Pure Lowstep

[Kerry1976]

Very nice!

Are you going to sell the Trek, then?

I've heard some people felt the Electra was a little lighter and a bit more responsive than the Trek, but who knows?

You should get a very pretty bell to put on the Electra, one of those hand-painted numbers. My lbs has two I've been swooning over. A Day of the Dead scheme, and a midnight blue owl. (Love owls).

Yes, will sell the Trek. Gotta find the original seat though, or buy a replacement. I moved and can't find the original seat. The Brooks on it will come with me. I also definitely want a cute and working bell. Actually, you reminded me I have to start looking for some!

MTA: I see that cool owl bell. It is really awesome!

[Kerry1976]

The smart a$$ in me wants to get a customized bell on Etsy with grumpy cat...specifically the pic that says, "they see me rolling, I hate them." That makes me laugh out loud when I see it.

[Kerry1976]

I contacted a seller on Etsy that does custom bike bells and will see what he can do. He will probably think I am nuts.

MTA: ordered and done. Promise to post photos of the bike and the wacky bell when I have them!

MTAx2: A second LBS I had emailed just responded and also said my Pure was not able to be upgrade with a front derailler. He also said the Shift that my local LBS recommended is not a CF design - just very upright/relaxed. He said Electra makes nice CF bikes but they didn't have any. Given I didn't mention Electra in my original email to him asking about adding gears to the Pure, and given he doesn't even sell Electras, I figure that is good karma for me.