My New Bike!

I'm so excited to finally show you my new bike! I gave you a sneak peek while it was under construction a few weeks ago here.

Without further adieu: my new baby! My 1970 Schwinn Hollywood.

We bought my bike on eBay. It came from Winona, Minnesota, USA. We decided to keep the original license sticker. It's reflective! 

Just for fun: the original ad for my bike in the 1970 Schwinn catalogue! 

What can I say? I just love, love, love my new bike! I couldn't be happier! My only regret is that soon it will be snowing and I'll have to wait until next year to ride it.

Lisa.xo

Work in Progress...

I've wanted a vintage bike for years. Two years ago The Boy and I found the perfect bike on eBay: a green 1970 Schwinn Hollywood. By some miracle of God we won it! Cost and shipping put the bike total at around $150 CAD. Not too shabby. 

We received the bike in two boxes, in pieces. The Boy has been slowly taking everything apart and restoring it for the last two years. I have been patiently and eagerly awaiting the day that I get to ride my new old bike. 

And that day is coming very, very soon. Tonight I got to see my bike put together and I got to sit on it for the first time since we bought it!!! It was so exciting! The Boy still has some minor tweeks to make before I take her for the first ride, but we suspect the maiden voyage will be in the next day or two!!!! I can't contain myself! I'm so excited I could cry! 

My beautiful bike is more wonderful than anything I could have ever imaged owning. I am so grateful that I have such an amazing boyfriend who is not only able, but willing to restore this bike for me. It makes it even more special. 

Here are a few sneek peeks of my girl while she sits on the work stand:

 I love the rust and patina. She's getting a mechanical overhaul mostly, the nicks and dings will stay. 

Here's The Boy working hard in our "bike shop" in the basement

Promise I will share all the details when I take her for the first spin! 

Lisa.xo