My boyfriend and I bought new bikes recently, and I wanted to show mine off as it has plenty of retro elegance about it. From the lovely metallic olive green paint, gold and silver pin stripes, to the extra special "Brooks" aged leather saddle and grips.
The weather has started warming up nicely here, and because we live 5 minutes from the waterfront we have gone for a ride along the waterfront path every night after dinner. My new bike has 9 gears, and is quite light and speedy for a "city" bike. I just adore the European styling, and even though it is a men's bicycle I can still ride it whilst wearing a dress and heels.
I added the silver mudguards, rear rack and wicker basket, and also some extra grippy pedals - necessary when one rides in heels ;-).
A rather daggy, but practical, accessory I picked up at my local op shop for $4.00 is a bicycle rain poncho...worn by tons of people all over Asia, who only have bicycles for transport. They may look silly, but they really do help one stay drier.
Still haven't photographed my most recent projects, but soon I promise. School is almost finished for the year, and photo taking weather is upon us...Have a lovely weekend :-)
im getting one, such a beautiful bike..so stylish and well made
ReplyDeleteI love my sport 9 I bought it 13 years ago and still going strong in the shop now just getting a overhaul of the gear changer but other than that that bike is amazing 👏
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