When I decided we had to have bikes NOW, not eventually, my husband decided to order shaft drive bikes. I didn't care as long as we got them, and I'm loving mine -- even though I've been reading that it may not be as efficient, etc. I mean, it's mine now, so what can I do?

But. It's not funky or cool looking. For a sec when I was reading the "pink or purple" thread I got excited and thought maybe I could change the color, but then realized that probably wouldn't work because of the internal gears. Although I don't know, maybe it wouldn't make any difference.

Anyway, my bike can be seen here on my blog (https://planetpooks.wordpress.com/2006/05/30/runabout/) or on the website for the manufacturer: http://dynamicbicycles.com. (It's the step-thru Runabout.)

So, what can I do to make it look cooler/funkier/prettier/whatever?

And what "stuff" does a bike need? Headlamp? I'm already looking at a bike bag, and/or maybe panniers....

Any feedback would be greatly appreciated!

Have fun with it!