When my parents attended bike-friendly UC Davis, they were both big into cycling. I grew up seeing their road bikes in the garage, but until recently, only ever rode a BMX or mountain bike myself.
Thanks to my new interest in road cycling and a desire to get (and stay) healthy, my dad decided to get back into it. He had a box of newer parts that we determined wouldn't work on his old frame, so we decided to build a bike! We found a used frame, fork, and handlebars on eBay for a good price and won the auction. Everything arrived within a few days, and the next several Sundays were spent working on the bike.
Once it was done, we went on a short test ride. It was sunny and unseasonably warm, making for a perfect spring ride. We went about 7 miles along the Centennial Trail, riding through both Kendall Yards and Riverfront Park on the way.
Now that it's done, Sunday build time has become our weekly Sunday ride!
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| Makeshift bike shop in my basement |
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| Starting the assembly |
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| Some nice Shimano parts from my Uncle, and a set of dual use pedals I had |
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| Looks like a bike! |
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| Shiny new cassette from a local shop! |
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| My ever helpful cat, Aurora, checking out all the parts |
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| Orion, hanging out with us |
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| Look at those lines! Only thing left is bar tape |
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| All done. Time to take it for a spin! |
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| Beautiful day for a first ride |
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