Shek's Footprint

The old Amsterdam bike, of which a photo shoot is still pending, is an old geyser. It is also becoming increasingly popular for my work commute. That is roughly 8 miles a day, 5 days a week. I am pending the photo shoot till after Hanna (link) but the brakes had to be looked at today. The front brake is a single pivot caliper and it is made of thin aluminum. It is bent and the rubber was brittle. The max I could get done is the brake pads replaced. Newer Single pivot caliper brake systems do not fit on the frame.

I have thought about buying a new city bike (preferably a Velorbis Churchill Balloon) and preserving this 30+ year old Amsterdam bike, but bikes are made to be ridden. So, I shall honor the creation of this bike and it shall be my mode of leisurely short distance travel. For those who have not experienced the joys of a city bike (not hybrid but dutch design bikes), you don’t know what you are missing. I even bought a pair of aviators to match the bicycle.

Today, I ordered a Solvit Trackr Dog Trailer, large, for Laya. The internal dimensions measure up well with Laya’s collar to butt length. If she likes it, my trusty 2007 Saturn Aura will receive its last oil change from me and will be put up for sale.

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