Those of you who followed my former blog know that ever since I sold my horse, I have been looking for a good bicycle.
First, I looked at the $400 ones, but I don't commute or anything, so it wasn't worth spending that much.
Then, I looked at one that was $225, but it was too small. (honest) Next, I set my cap for one that was $170 and bright pink. I was really wondering about that shade of pink.
Today, I got my bike for $15. We were at the thrift store, and mom said to check out the bikes, so I did. I am now a believer in love at first sight. She (it's a she) is old, greenish (my favorite color!) with fenders, Shimano gears, a stuff rack, a headlight, and a bell. On closer inspection, I found that everything was printed in Deutsch, with a little label that stated the bike's origin: W. Germany.
Yes, I am a German Girl Scout, (inside joke) may I interest you in some cookies? (and could I have a swig of Kombucha?)
4 comments:
Can't wait to see it! Come on girl we have some cookies to sell!
nice I'll take cookies any time.
That's nice you save so much money, i love doing that. post a picture of it so we can see it.
I would post a picture, except I still can't reconcile myself with the filter. $15 isn't going to be my only expenditure on the bike, because it also needs new pedals, tires, chain, and tightened steering. That's the catch, but I think it will be OK.
Wow, Hannah! Congratulations on a great purchase! I am sure your new old bike is for you to enjoy, but the way that you describe it, it sounds very special, perhaps even a "collectable." By the way, go to www.americancountryside.us to see pictures of the farmer's market I went to today. It was a lot of fun!
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