Project Ride

I have this thing with bicycles, or well, I have this thing with them being stolen from me... My first bike was a Specialized Hard Rock, (good money. good quality) stolen a mere two months after my move to AZ. That's when I was informed that I was living in the bike theft capital of the world. Not sure how accurate that is but I can attest to it's partial truth. After the Specialized was ripped from my heart, yes, ripped, I only purchased used and undesirable bikes, be it aesthetics or quality. A smart choice as each bike was subsequently stolen from me.

Will you take a moment and cross your fingers because I think I might just get attached all over again...

I bought a used Trek cruiser off of Craigslist two weeks ago and I'm super excited. I've been looking for a bike for several months. When I say looking, I mean scouring the internet, going to shops, reading articles, soliciting the advice of friends, test-riding. No joke. I thought I might purchase a new cruiser but I was hesitant because they all come in blah ugly pastel colors. Then a friend of mine, well versed in the bike world, deterred me from my original ugly options because they were low quality. I thank him on multiple levels, for saving me. Finding the Trek was a dream come true because it's much better quality and because with the help of another amazing friend (this dude can take your car apart and put it back together and it will run better), I'm breaking down my bike, painting it, replacing a few things, and putting it back together again.

This is going to be so much fun! In fact, we already broke the bike down and WOW! Bikes are ridiculously awesome. Here are a few pics.






Just wait till I sand it, paint it, and put it all back together again... I'm so excited.

Your finger crossing on my behalf is so helpful! You may uncross them now.

xoM