A Future Past-time

Posted on September 18, 2008


I think I may have found one of my future hobbies. This cat over at POPcycles! takes old bike frames and refurbishes them into practical works of art. How cool is that. I love the simplicity of single gear bikes with a retro feel to them. Maybe it will be a side business or perhaps a non-profit to put bikes in the hands of folks who can’t afford one. I could just see me some day having a workshop behind the house being known as the old coot who gives bikes away. With gas prices surely to continue to climb over time, I’m betting on the ever increasing adoption of the bike as an ideal mode to scoot about town.

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4 Responses to “A Future Past-time”

  1. POPcycles! on September 18th, 2008 11:25 am

    Thank you so much for you blog comment and your blog entry! We’re so glad you love the bikes because we sure love making them! Good luck on your future projects and we’d love to see your creations.

    -POPcyclers

    Leilani & Sara
    (yes, we’re chicas!)

  2. Phil on September 18th, 2008 11:32 am

    Leilani & Sara,

    Very nice work. Ah that explains the very bright colors. You two have a wonderful eye for design and obviously handle a wrench well.

  3. kellypea on November 16th, 2008 1:32 am

    Hey! Just wanted to say hello since it’s been a long while. This makes me think of a bike my dad repaired for me. Memories…I love the color!

  4. Phil on November 16th, 2008 7:31 am

    Kelly, Thanks for stopping by. Yes, when I was a kid we used to take old bikes and fix them up. My dad was one who would always find use for old items. It’s nice to see folks are rediscovering the fine art of restoration.

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