Something New

As I mentioned in my last post the first part casualty of the restoration were the tyres. They were never going back on after the state they were in.

Sad old tyres :(

As you can see they were all cracked and bits around the inside just broke off when I removed them. So into the bin they went.

I had been considering getting some cream colours tyres I had seen around the place, but a quick Google search showed me sellers in the UK and including postage I would've been forking out $50+ per tyre - a bit more than I wanted to spend on a cheap run around bike!  

Shiny new tyres!

So instead I decided to go for these white wall tyres off eBay for $49.50 for the pair including postage which is more in my price range. I haven't received them yet so can't speak for the quality but once they are here I will.

I also decided on the main colour for my new paint job. Those who know me will not be surprised by my choice of a pink bike :P My road bike is black and pink as well and though I did consider the very 'now' colour mint green I figured I would just go with what I like and that way it won't just be a fad. I have pick a dark magenta pink with while accents. I'm thinking white rack and front basket, pedals, saddle and hand grips but I'm open to suggestions :)