Current Bikes

Surly Big Dummy

I bought this bike used in October of 2011.  I’ve been living a car-free lifestyle and needed an easier way of hauling groceries, pet supplies, and potential dates.  :)

With a weight capacity of over 400lbs, this is a very versatile bike.  I don’t expect to set any speed records on it though.

1980s Raleigh Record Single-Speed Conversion

I purchased this bike as a used frame with many new parts from a bike shop in September of 2010.  It was originally a minimalist fun bike.  I liked it so much I added dynohub lighting, fenders, racks, and bags for commuting.

So much for minimalism.

Bacchetta Agio

I bought this bike new in July 2008.  I was still fairly new to bicycling and thought I needed a recumbent due to butt pain.  It became my primary bike until I bought the Long Haul Trucker.  I’m still glad to have this bike around since I developed cervical spine issues.  I ride this bike during flare-ups.  It’s also fun just to ride something different.

Former Bikes

Dahon Speed D7

This folding bike was a gift.  It’ll be useful when traveling.  I also use it as a guest bike, or loaner bike since it will fit nearly anybody.  It was given to me in July of 2010.

I sold this bike in March 2012 to pay taxes.

Surly Long Haul Trucker

I bought this bike new in January 2010.  It’s been on one short tour, and a couple of camping trips.  It’s also my go-to bike for most long rides.  I’ve put more miles on this bike than any of the others.

I sold this bike in March 2012 to pay taxes.

Giant Cypress ST

I bought this bike in April 2008.  I was clueless about bicycling.  I spent a lot of money on upgrades getting it to be a useful bike.  It was an inexpensive bike, and I abused it.  It was stripped of parts and discarded after the bottom bracket shell cracked in May 2010.

I bought my daughter the same model bike in a smaller size when I bought this.  She rode hers less, but had it longer.  Hers was stolen August 2011.