Alright, I'm succumbing to demand. Demand for studded tires and some other ride that is going to kick the shit out of the windrows and the annoying inconsistencies on the road. Ice. Snow. Fresh. Packed. This is no way to live!
The Dahon is okay when snow is super light, but not when it's heavy.
The Pashley has great brakes for winter, but I don't want to take my pretty bike out when it's -30 and there is crud all over the road. One slip and my fenders will probably be bent to hell. Plus, that upright position I usually love so much is just not conducive to ass kicking.
I don't think there is anything to do other than ride more aggressively (not traffic-wise, just power-wise) in order to reign supreme over the snow.
So it was time to unleash my Kona mountain bike circa 1995-96? I bought it from my god-brother when I was in high school. It served me well for a good chunk of time but I never LOVED riding it. Never quite fit.
Don and I took it to redbike last week and it's getting a makeover. New handlebars to change my posture. Different saddle. Studded tires and some general cleaning up. Will call in the next few days to see if it's done.
I carried the bike for a good few blocks and I was struck by how fun it is to be able to lug my bike around on my shoulder! That's something that Pashley and I don't do. The angles are so weird there's no ideal place to grab onto that pretty lady.
Looking forward to new adventures with my old bike!
Stay tuned for aforementioned ass kicking.
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Wonderful bicycle!!
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Not to mention the enormous weight of the Pashley!
Can't wait to see the results.
Seems we all have been thinking alike. Budget does not allow me to complete the transformation of my lil'C this year, but hopefully next. I look forward to seeing how it goes for you. I know what you mean about the Pash and the 'crud', this is no way to live...
Will love to see your bike makeover & hear about your studded tire adventures.
im into the asskicking go sarah go!!!
:D happy holidays from sf <3
meli
Sweet! Go kick ass :)
Sounds great. Hope you'll have a lot of fun with your old/new mountain bike! Mine is 13 years old too, but I still like riding it (of course maintained it well), especially in the winter.
Hey Girls - I'm so excited for Don to get home with this thing. I'm also thankful I have a garage big enough for all this stuff. Hopefully riding the mountain bike will be the perfect solution I'm thinking it is!
I love your boots! What brand are they?!?!?! I am always on the lookout for stylish winter boots.
Thanks!
Katie - Those are from Browns. They're insulated and usually excellent, but on my ride today (thought it was -17 and I wasn't wearing thermal socks) my toes got cold. You're Katie from Calgary, right? How is the baby?! Also, there is going to be a bike store opening up in your town... carrying Madsens. perhaps you and baby need to get one so you can match with Dexter and I?
Hi Miss Sarah,
Nope it's Katie from St Paul, Minnesota. I am a regular follower of your blog. Great to see your most recent post on your new winter ride. That is GREAT!
Thank you for responding to my inquiry.
Katie
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