she really enjoys it. it’s pretty nice to go ride with her. she does kinda hate the brooks, but wanted it because of its looks, and i keep telling her all she has to do is ride more and it will form to her butt and be the best thing ever.
The rear basket was at her request too, since she thinks front baskets are silly.
I personally dig the bike, but im biased of course and maybe i too have terrible taste. i just dont hate the fake vintage look. the brown tire idea came from looking at pre-war balloon tire bikes.
I should consider this a win since you guys are just commenting on aesthetics, not criticizing the build.
you should see the girlfriend bike i built back in like 08 that had white tires and matte aluminum deepVs