I have 4 “projects” at various stages in the basement, but I think I’m gonna call this one “done” (for now). It’s waaaay too big for me (it’s a 23” - I have more along the lines of 17/19” proportions), but I’m so enamored with the color and silver bits, I’m gonna run it until the universe tosses a better fitting one my way.
Not sure if this type of discussion is allowed, but I’m having a real problem lately with a lack of Fitness perpetuating a lack of motivation to ride. I forced myself out there today but had a really tough time cause I just don’t have the legs anymore to do any sort of sustained efforts (coming off of ACL surgery in November this is one of my first rides since the surgery).
I was never overly fit, but at least had enough in the tank to make it fun, and I enjoyed the challenge of pushing myself from time to time . But now I feel like I’m starting even further back than square one - and I am finding no joy.
Anyone deal with a similar thing, either seasonally or coming back from an injury and have any insight or tips to share? I feel like my mental health really needs the bike right now, but the bike doesn’t seem to want me.
More resto than restomod / x-biking, but these 2 lit the fire and frankly came out so much better than my subsequent projects. The step-thru is so fun to ride (though I’m trying to sort out a tough-to-shift to the big cogs friction shifter - derailleur issue). I keep em both at work for anyone to ride.