• Bottom_racer
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    9 hours ago

    Finally got around to rebuilding an ‘old’ mountain bike I built for an ex. I’ve been riding the unicorn bell bike and trike which both weigh a tonne and handle shockingly. I figured may as well use the heavier ones as you get more exercise in in less time and no one will pinch them.

    I forgot what it’s like to ride such a light bike. Weighs 8.5kg. Built it when the AUD was way way higher so ended up being a bargain for what it is ('bout $700, last service (!) for my other mtb years ago was $380).

    So that’s the ‘new’ goon / snack / beach transport machine. I am tempted to put the unicorn bell and basket on as theft prevention devices.

    But jeez riding it brings back memories which i think is why i left it so long. Happy it still works well and the salt air down here hasn’t fucked it too much.

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      4 hours ago

      I feel like it might need some spokey dokes as well to really bring out the color of the unicorn bell.

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      9 hours ago

      I am tempted to put the unicorn bell and basket on as theft prevention devices.

      Do it. Establish dominance and go full Hello Kitty

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          9 hours ago

          Yeah you’re right… the bike would get stolen and flogged even faster if it was Hello Kitty

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              6 hours ago

              It might get mistaken for a Lime scooter and be thrown in the Yarra. Same as if it looked like a Jesus bike.

              Melbourne is such a colourful city

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      9 hours ago

      Yeah, I’ve been riding a tank around, it’s so nice switching to a light weight bike.