So I bought a bike. And then I bought some stuff to add on to it. This is the part where I tell you what I did. (Yes, “I” did. I actually got on the ground with tools and took things apart and put things together. Myself. At one point with directions only in Japanese. Do you know that I do not speak or read Japanese?)

So the bike, I already told you, is the 2010 Specialized Globe Vienna 3 Step Through. (Now that’s a mouthful. From here on out it will be called “bike”.)

So then I added (ok the man at the bike shop added) fenders. Planet Bike Hybrid Full Fenders to be exact. I got these for two reasons. The first is practical – tires kick up dirt and rocks and water and city gunk. Fenders help with that. The second reason? I love the vintage-y flair they give to my bike.

And tonight I added (yes me this time) a front cargo rack. The Japanese made Gamoh King Carrier Front Cargo Rack (yes that’s an affiliate link). I got this for many reasons. The first being I need to carry things. Things like my laptop, my camera, and most of all groceries. This cargo rack is exactly the right size for my MacBook (in carrying case) and for small grocery runs. You know what else? I love the way this looks too. I scoured the internet for the perfect rack (he he .. rack). I decided I wanted black and wood – again to add to the vintagey feel I’m going for. Plus it lets me live the dream of having a bike with a basket without looking like I’m actually five years old. And … adult approved basket if you will.

So there’s one other thing about this rack that really made me fall in love. And it’s the most ridiculous over the top feature …

The thing has a bottle opener on it.

How convenient.

So there you go. Now you know all the dirty details of my new bike.