re: #46 Unabogie

When I started bike commuting I went and tried dozens of bikes. I knew my Giant with rim breaks was not well suited for rainy days, and I wanted something with lots of braze-ons for carrying things. But the first time I rode this bike I was amazed at the cushy feeling. The steel frame and wide tires made it feel like I was just gliding, but the tucked in rear makes it feel fast enough. I went back and tried Kona, and All City, and Treks, etc. Nothing feels quite like it. I added the klunker bars a few months ago and swapped over to the hydraulic brakes and it’s even better.

I have a handlebar to put on my Trek 30 of 9 (930) with that much rise, not that much sweep, and no crossbar. I got the grips I need yesterday (ESI silicone). Now I just have to do it. And put a bell on it.