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Just finished a new bike. Not my usual thing... Sophia is a 1986 Bianchi Squadra. I wrote all about this build
here.
I took her to my favorite place for trail riding, Hastings, Minnesota:
She was 22.5 lbs when the dealer delivered her to the original owner. After undergoing my geezer custom comfort makeover, she bloated to an `orrible 23.6 lbs.!
But the extra pound-plus made her a much better bike for me. Check this out:
And Hastings is the best place in my world to debut a new build.
The trails and restaurants and local art scene are second to none in this area.
These are just a few of the shots I took today. I'll post the rest as time allows...
But let me just say this: I haven't lost my appreciation for lightweight roadbikes. They make me feel like an athlete again, when I build them right.
Riding Sophia is like having an affair with a sexy younger woman, without the guilt of explaining myself to Mrs. C.
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