A Green Bike

I have decided to keep the original paint and simply perform touch up painting. The major idea behind the decision is keeping the bike green as possible.

The frame is used and I hope to build up as much of the bike as possible with used parts. I do foresee having problems locating a used fork and the generator hub I want for a front light.

The hub will generate electricity for my lights and will replace the need for electricity and batteries. These benefits should offset the purchase of new equipment. I do plan to search for a used option, but

I need to have the bike together before October for the winter commute.

Acquisition of the frame

On June 19, 2008 I won the Ebay auction for the frame. It arrived while my husband and I were away on vacation, thus delaying immense joy until 2:30 am on the 4th of July.

I have not decided if the frame and fork should be powder coated. The fork will need to be purchased and will likely not be the same color yellow. Part of me wants to paint the frame a metallic burnt orange, to match my current bike, if I do this the bike won't really be a SuperFly. But, I love the shape of the frame, not the name.

I need to think about this.