I finally did it. I blinged out a bicycle. I've never done this before for a couple of reasons. Available funds being one, and I also just didn't see the need.
But, when I decided to go single speed for a while, I decided to start putting blue bits on the bike and take it from there. At some point I just let go and started searching for anything blue, all the way down to the chainring bolts.
And then I had saved enough money to purchase a set of I-9 wheels.
I feel guilty doing this all for myself, I'll admit that. I'm not accustomed to making my things look good and flashy.
It has been a blast though. And yesterday, while taking the virgin wheelset for a trial run, I looked down at the bike and grinned, ear to ear.
Thanks Brendan at Siren Bicycles, Liberty Bikes, Shanna at Endless Bike Co, The Fellas at I-9, Eddie and WN Precision for the power, Dave Wood and Mark Smith.
And of course my wife for being enthusiastic about the project. I had her full support from day one, that means a lot!
I just need to get some blue skewers and a better fork and this piece of art will be ready to tackle Pisgah!!
See you out there.
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