Spring is here for real! Time to swap out the Schwalbe Marathon Winter studded tires for the good ol' regular tires and clean up the nasty snow grit. On Saturday I spent a couple of hours with my garage set up as a temporary workshop to accomplish these tasks.
While my husband changed his tires, I installed the Wald basket and Planet Bike rack on Smurfette. Now everything is set up - except the bell. I don't want just any bell and have been trolling eBay for something vintage. I think Smurfette now looks quit...
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I've always loved sidewalk chalk. It would be fun to use these on a group ride as shown, but I also like the idea of putting one on for my commute. Unfortunately it looks like it's just a concept for the time being.
Via
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I have a confession to make: I'm not sure one bike, even one as lovely as the Batavus, is enough for me. I used to think bikes were like men -- you find the one for you, and that's it (or so they say). Now I know that they are more like shoes, or maybe coats: there's the right choice for every occasion. One day you're feeling sporty; the next, you might want to haul groceries home. And what if someone comes to visit and needs to borrow a bike? It doesn't help that they're all so beautiful in different ways.
This is ...
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