Biking - Love Me Some Bikes

My bike was stolen a few months ago. In fact, some one actually broke our condo buildings basement door and stole all the bikes. They got away with my bike, the lock, and the helmut. It was lovely. So, I have spent several months looking through bike shops, on and off line for a new bike.

Over the weekend, I finally pulled the trigger. I had been looking for months at these amazing bikes at the copenhapen bike shop in chicago's wicker park neighborhood. Copenhagen Cyclery is an amazing shop - and if you have $800 to $1200 to spend on a bike - than purchase a bike there - it's worth the money.

For me, $800 was out of my price range. I wanted a high quality bike that was cute - but affordable. I am too tall and too big a person to be able to ride a $120 bike. The seat never stays were it needs too.

So, this weekend - for my birthday, I finally pulled the trigger. I bought a bike (and all the additional equipment). Play It Again Sports was having a large sale 25% off. So I purchased, bump bump bam, a biria in black. And I love it. I also got a diamond back helmut and a u lock. I have made two large trips around the city - 8 miles each - and it's awesome. (I also bought a bell and a light).

Here are some pictures - more to follow!