This classy three speed bike made me smile. I love the white sidewalls on the tires, the beautifully broken-in Brooks saddle. For necessary modern upgrades we have the Continental Kool Stop brake pads and the Planet Bike blinkie, both of which I enjoy on my own bike (more on that soon).
Those worn cork grips complement the brown frame perfectly, and Grant "Beausage" Petersen would certainly approve. The Crane bell is the perfect touch, of course, and I can't neglect the vintage basket. Everything is perfect.
Since starting this blog I've learned to appreciate many subtle things about old 3-speed bikes (painted fender stays? check!) This one has them all. Perfect.
6 comments:
I can't be sure, but I think you jsut blogged my sister's bike...
nice, however am I the only one checking out the PINK TRIKE behind it?
LOVE! Even though those basket trikes ride a bit funky although the one I tried was perhaps a bit old and wonky...
The world is small ;)
It is her bike! And just so you know, the basket is brand new. Peterboro Baskets from REI.
The the perfect classic bike. I love the vintage basket.
yes, the basket is not vintage. you can find it here:
http://www.rei.com/product/784458?preferredSku=7844580014&cm_mmc=cse_froogle-_-datafeed-_-product-_-7844580014&mr:trackingCode=0040B1FE-FB85-DE11-B7F3-0019B9C043EB&mr:referralID=NA\
and its great, it comes in different sizes as well :)
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