To paraphrase the first Sheldon strip,

[camwyn]

"I've bought me a BIKE."

$549 for the bike, $40 for s/h from Massachusetts, and because I ordered a commuter model during Bike to Work month, I'm getting fenders and a rear carrier thrown in for free. I foresee many screwdrivers in my future, yes. Also a trip to the credit union to get the $600 out before I write out my rent check, but that's not a problem. The credit union savings account would have been used to pay for a down payment on a car, so this is the same vein and a whole lot cheaper.

*does dance of geekish joy*

And before you ask- yes, I have a helmet. Now I just need a stepladder and a hook and possibly a drill.

Comments

[paradisacorbasi.livejournal.com]

*obligatory "Bike and Magic HEL-met!" dance*

[brashley46.livejournal.com]

For a moment I thought you meant Sheldon Brown (http://www.sheldonbrown.com/home.html) of the West Harris Cyclery in Newton, Mass. Also a very funny guy.

Helmets are good! Toe-clips, or clipless? I ride in toe-clips, but I'm a retrogrouch and miss chrome-tanned leather toestraps.

[camwyn]

It says 'alloy pedals, rubber non-slip coated', so I'm assuming clipless. This is the Runabout, the 19.5 inch size, in bright red and silver.