Originally Posted by
jonwvara
Good question! I think winter bikes are a little like dogs--you acquire one somehow, enjoy it as best you can for as long as it lasts, then replace it with another one. But because you don't want the dog to outlive you, a wise person does not, beyond a certain age, start over again with a new dog. As a 70-year-old, I'm not sure I really need another winter bike. The most practical thing would be to just baby this one along in its current role. But I'm not very practical.
I know you hate painting but you could make it fun! Especially for the winter! Neon colors, outlandish splatter combos...? Reflective paint?
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