what was that? is that all there is? who is this? this is it.

Before

Bike people understand when they see someone taking pictures of their bike leaning against a wall, a wall like this green one on my street. If you’re reading this, you’re more than likely a bike person and you more than likely have taken a picture of a bicycle.

This 1981 Soma, that I bought from Adam Smith at Bike Works on 10-9 Day in 1999, has morphed just a bit. Inspired by the addition of a new 5-rail CETMA rack This bike is an all weather grocery bar coffee shop utility cruiser. I flip-flopped the rear wheel to the free wheel side, added a rear brake, huge platform pedals, riser bars and a front fender. The risers make it feel much more Saturday afternoon and I do believe make me look 10 years older. I know now, it is possible to be more upright and more laid back at the same time.

Cat knows what's up.  

3 Comments

yes! risers! i think i changed a flat against that green wall once. turned off my radio, played hooky from work and got a flat on my day off. that's karma for you.

Nice reflectors. The perfect final touch for the Saturday cruiser.

30 years of ripping off reflectors ASAP, smashing them with hammers, prying them off with screwdrivers, tossing them in the trash as a kid. And now I had to scrounge around to find one to put on my bike.

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