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Wow- it's truly a gorgeous bike!! Congrats on your amazing custom ride! I love that you incorporated your mom on your bike and that you have little touches of her all over it.
Someday I would love to build a custom bike...
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I'm too excited not to share this. I've always wanted to build a 100% custom bike. Finally did it. Meet Elly. My 14.6 lbs of awesomeness!
More photos here: http://mcdeb.smugmug.com/Sports/Elly/23880511_n94gvg
You'll notice an elephant with angel wings on the seat tube and metal one on the head tube. My Mom passed away in 2005 at only 62. She was an amazing joyful woman with the biggest heart of anyone I've ever known. And she was my best friend. She adored elephants. Most of my life. whenever I went anywhere, she always said "I send my angels with you". It was her way of wanting to keep me safe. My previous bike says "Live for Mom" on the top tube. So I needed a way to carry Mom over to this new bike. When I came up with the idea of an elephant with angel wings, I knew she would totally love that. So now Mom's angels ride with me.
Here's the deets on the bike:
- Project managed by by Swallow Bicycle Works of Loveland, OH. Major good ideas, a perfect fit and all around awesome people.
-Titanium custom frame hand built by Mosaic in Bolder CO
- Custom paint job designed by me! Painted by Spectrum Powder Works in Colorado. Love the mint green and cream matte finish! We left the rear chain stays raw Ti. Sexy!
- 2013 Sram Red component group
- Enve carbon wheels built by Tom at Swallow Bicycle Works.
- Enve carbon fork.
- Custom head tube badge.
-Speedplay pedals
- Chris King hubs
- Selle SMP saddle
- Thomson seat post
- Chris King headset
- Bars: 3T Ergonova Pro
- Stem: 3T ARX PRO
Had my first ride this morning. It was perfect! Light, fast and strong. Oh my, I'm in love.
Yes, you may brag.
Wow- it's truly a gorgeous bike!! Congrats on your amazing custom ride! I love that you incorporated your mom on your bike and that you have little touches of her all over it.
Someday I would love to build a custom bike...
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Bianchi Eros (commuter/touring road bike)
1983 Motobecane mixte (commuter/errand bike)
Cannondale F5 mountain bike
Hey, I know Swallow! (If I'm at home, I get post-ride caffeinated beverages at the Starbucks next door.) I'll have to stop by one day.
That is a gorgeous bike. I love the paint job, and the elephants are adorable.
At least I don't leave slime trails.
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2013 Charge Filter Apex| Specialized Jett 143
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Incredibly beautiful--and what a touching story. Congrats!
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2009 Cannondale Synapse Carbon Feminine 4/Bontrager Affinity RXL
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She's a beauty!
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2001 Calfee Tetra Pro/Selle Anatomica
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Gorgeous bike. Thanks for sharing!
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2011 Specialized Ariel Sport,suspension post,Serfas Rx Women's Microfiber saddle
Beautiful, wonderful colours. What a fantastic way to honour your mum too.
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Beautiful, and such a wonderful way to honor your mom!
Beautiful bike, love that paint scheme!! Now I want a bike just like yours!
JEAN
2011 Specialized Ruby Elite - carbon fiber go-fast bike
DiamondBack Expert - steel road bike
Klein Pinnacle - classic no-suspension aluminum MTB
That is one beautiful fancy pants bike! Enjoy!
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Congrats on the build. A sweet bike for sure. Love the color scheme and how you brought in memories of your mother too. Hope you guys enjoy riding together many miles.
Red Rock
Thank you all for the sweet comments.
Debbie
Wow, that's a work of art. I've seen some Spectrum painted bikes in person. They do amazing work. Congrats on your new bike!
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ohhh, iris king cages too. My mom's name was Ellie and she died in 2007, how wonderful for you to have "flying elephants" to be your Angels.
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What a lovely bike! Must ride like a dream, congrats. And what a wonderful way to honor your mom.
How are you liking that saddle? I'm curious if the front rising up causes any pressure. Needing a new saddle and have considered the Selle SMP.