"i'm researching and trying to get a new-old bike. a schwinn collegiate in yellow. its exciting for me since i havent had a bike of my own in years. its gonna need new tires, but its reasonably priced. or a girls collegiate 1980 schwinn in blue which im leaning towards because its not a boys bike and will prolly be more comfortable."
Well kids, my dream has come true. Rich found and refurbished a women's 1979 Schwinn Collegiate and gave it to me for my birthday. On Sunday afternoon he took me out to learn how to use the old-school gears and how to not fly over the handlebars. This is true love; I can't wait to ride it every single day until it starts snowing next winter. If you see a yellow blur flying past you, it might just be me and my new ride.
EDIT: I did some math *gasp* and bikes now outnumber people in my house 3.5:1. Hoarders is about to come a-knockin'.
cute!"
ReplyDeletexoxo from rome
K.
http://kcomekarolina.blogspot.com/
(there's a NEW give-away)
wow! It's SO you :) Yellow and everything! You must be so happy ^^
ReplyDeleteBTW, about your last post, great necklace and I just LOVE veronica mars ***
What a sweetie - keep hold of him!
ReplyDeleteMajor envy!
ReplyDeleteum best present EVER. yellow is my true love and that bike is a beauty. i have a schwinn traveler in blue with modified handlebars--it's a gem!
ReplyDeletePsst. That bike looks great on you.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday ;)
(now to find a matching one!)
Awesome bike, glad you finally got one! :)
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the bike - I love it!
ReplyDeletexoxo ~ Courtney
http://sartorialsidelines.blogspot.com
So cute! So amazing how you got your dream bike after all those years!
ReplyDeleteLove love love. I had a lovely vintage bike in Mexico... but not a Schwinn since the guys wanted $200 for those. ; D
ReplyDeleteoooooooh the bike, loooove! awesome that you got your dream bike! :D and your cardigan is killing me <3
ReplyDeleteHaha yes. This was at some damn market and they wanted $200-300 for all the bikes, with the simple excuse of "It's English." I said I was English and didn't give a #(&* if my bike was. Had to get an American bike for $100. Rip off of the century, but it was adorable. ; )
ReplyDeleteLovely bike. I think I have bike-envy.
ReplyDeleteYou know what would make it even more awesome...a lovely leather Brooks saddle. Well worth the investment. (http://www.brooksengland.com/).
How cute is that bike I am a big fan of the colour as well.
ReplyDeleteAwesome! It was a long wait but you deserve it. What a nice bday present!
ReplyDeletewhat a cute bike, and what a great boyfriend! You ARE a lucky girl! :)
ReplyDeleteAw, that is such a cute bike!
ReplyDeleteOMG! She's beautiful!! I love her vintage feel.
ReplyDeleteSee ya on the road, buddy!
Looks awesome! My mom has an old bike hanging up in the shed...I might have to go take it down this spring! It's blue and looks beautiful! I think it's a Schwinn, too!
ReplyDeleteYou're going to have a lot of fun this season. :) And I'm digging your Converse, too. My favorite shoes!
that bike is perfect! old bikes are amazing and have that vintage air that we all love. wonderful present.
ReplyDeleteDREAM BIKE! whats up!!!!
ReplyDeleteso sweet. And just in time for summer.
yay
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Brilliant ride! :)
ReplyDeletebeautiful!!
ReplyDeletexoxo
aww old schwinns are great!!!
ReplyDeleteaww old schwinns are great!!!
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