I just picked up my new Surly at Retro City Cycles. It’s BEAUTIFUL! And Diane Blake said, “It’s going to rain now, because you’re on a new bike.” That’s how it is. And the sky opened up the minute I rolled out of the parking lot. And I was wearing my office clothes (such as they are). And I only had a mile to ride. And I got drenched. And wet jeans weigh more than steel bike frames.
And I sure do love fenders!
Here’s a sneak preview… more pics and a review will follow when the bike is complete.
Very cool! Can’t wait for the pics and a review of what you’ve noticed about the new ride …. and yes, fenders are Fred but they sure are practicle ….
What? All my bikes have fenders! Okay, the velomobile is just one big fender. Where does fred come into this?
Just kidding, I know the term.
Since it’s (she’s? he’s?) a Surly, the rainy initiation ride was was totally in the right vibe.
More initiation on the way home after working with a client until 9:30. It isn’t raining anymore, but the roads are wet. No wheel-spray up my nose, no stripe up my back!
What a sweet ride!
Fenders are Fredly? I think not!…
http://www.sykeswoodfenders.com/Sykes_Wooden_Bicycle_Fenders/Can_I_Get_Some.html
The wood fenders are cool, but check out the painted fenders from Portland artist Jennifer Mercede! They would look schweet on my Trek FX 7.6.
http://www.sykeswoodfenders.com/Sykes_Wooden_Bicycle_Fenders/Can_I_Get_Some.html
OK, I feel a blog post about fenders and mudflaps coming on… who wants to write it???
Two days, no photos. Is your finger broken?
I’m waiting for a couple of accessories that were on backorder so I can take a photo of the bike completely appointed. Right not I have the axiom rack on it, which is functional, but unlovely.
“I’m waiting for a couple of accessories that were on backorder”
No before and after pics, I guess. I suppose we can wait.