One disadvantage to living in a small community on an island is that sometimes, even though you try to support local business, you have to shop off island. Our local bike man, Tim, was unable to get this sweet ride in his shop. Tim did give his blessing to purchase the Bianchi Milano off island, and even helped arrange the shipping with the other bicycle dealer. Thanks Tim.This bicycle is not only eye-catching, but great fun to ride, and is well suited to the gentle hills of Kodiak with it’s 8 speed internal shifting hub. No clanky derailleur, just smooth shifting and smooth pedaling as there is no compensation for chain length on different sprockets.
Topping off this beauty is a classic Brooks B17 leather saddle with hand hammered copper rivets in a limited edition British Racing Green, that complements the trademark Celeste color of the Bianchi Bicycle Company.
Ah, the joys of summer.
1 comment:
That sure is a nice set of wheels, dude. But I think you're missing a bet by not having the bike seat match the red leather hand grips and redwall tires.
p.s. Now that you're back posting, I've re-added Kodiak Perspective to my list of favorite links on the KoKon.
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