A Thing of Beauty

I had to see my doctor today. When I went to lock-up my bike I encountered this beauty at the bike rack. I'm a sucker for a well worn and clearly worked commuter bike.  I left a note for the owner telling them how much I liked their bike. I didn't lift the plastic, but I'm pretty sure that was a Brooks saddle under that plastic bag.

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Permalink Reply by Tom A.K. on February 28, 2017 at 7:04am
Are you asking if we think it's ok to leave a note? Or if it's a bit creepy? I guess i'd prefer to tell the cyclist that I think they have an awesome bike in person.
Permalink Reply by dav on March 3, 2017 at 7:50am

No. I'm not asking IF something is OK. I didn't have time to stand around and wait to tell a person I liked their bike.

Permalink Reply by Tom A.K. on March 3, 2017 at 8:16am
OK. Leaving a note on my bike would make me feel uncomfortable that something wrong has happened. Just sayin', I'm the nervous type.
Permalink Reply by Dave Jacque on February 28, 2017 at 8:33am

Like those fenders. Clearly somebody's "old reliable."

Permalink Reply by Paul Lazzaro on March 1, 2017 at 9:58am

I'm guessing Surly LHT based on the very long chainstays w/spare spoke.  The fenders are VO, not Honjo (the stays on Honjos are attached in 2 places).  I'll guess the dynohub is Sanyo.  The lights seem to be B&M.  All in all, a nice commuter setup that could also be put to use touring.

Permalink Reply by Tricolor on March 3, 2017 at 9:17am

The frame, fork and components match my blue 2011 LHT, while the color is probably the olive green from 08/09.

Permalink Reply by Ryan Stahlman on February 28, 2017 at 11:06am

I notice a Box Dog Bike sticker on there (on the seat tube). Possibly a transplant from the Bay Area, like myself.

Permalink Reply by Juan 2-3 or more mi. on March 1, 2017 at 11:23am

Beads in the front? Maybe visited New Orleans on Mardi Gras? A well worn rack in the back for some carrying a box of paczki.

Permalink Reply by Tom A.K. on March 1, 2017 at 12:08pm
:-) this was first posted on fat tuesday, mardi-gras day. Paczki, yum! :-D

I think that this could be a good ongoing thread for admiring fellow cyclist's bikes and setups.
Somebody post another pic of 'A Thing of Beauty'.
Permalink Reply by dav on March 3, 2017 at 7:54am

Good idea!

Permalink Reply by dav on March 3, 2017 at 7:54am

Here's a sweet ride I saw locked up outside of Emerald City Coffee under the Sheridan Red Line stop. I like the bamboo fenders.

Permalink Reply by Tom A.K. on March 3, 2017 at 8:17am
Great! Did you leave a note? :-)

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