Ghetto Litespeed

Being someone who considers themselves a moderate but not fully over-the-top gear head, I have to share this one.

So Litespeed bicycles are pretty high-end, and generally those who own them are a little obsessive about them (as is pretty much true of anyone and their higher end bike, regardless of the brand). You know; frequent cleanings, gear accessories that match, careful consideration to handlebar color, and so on.

I am a Litespeed fan and owner twice over because of the penchant for the feel of a titanium ride, the fact that they are made in Chattanooga, TN where I was born, and the fond memories I have of taking the factory tour with friends.

Now....

Mix this with the St. Simons lifestyle, where there'a little bit of Margaritaville and John Prine peppered in amongst - well - folks who are of means financially, to say the least.

What comes out?

THIS!

This was spied down at the Ace Hardware, awaiting its owner. The fella came out at the same time John did and John inquired, complimenting his ride, and the fella shared that the bike was originally his son's who never rode it, so he customized it, paying particular attention to point out the addition of the "fat seat" and the "raised handlebars".

In a five-way tie for my favorite features are: the bike basket, the bell, the "custom" bottle cooler, the clamp-on seat trunk, and the "pocket cooler" addition to the bottled water in the bottle cage.

Applause!