We got a new seat and handle bars.
The additions allowed me to sit up straight which was easiest on my lower back.
The last time I was on that bike was 2011.
In 2012 I broke my foot/was in a boot for the summer and was having equilibrium problems.
In 2013 I did not get on my bike nor in the pool (for whatever reason).
My family rides bikes to and from the pool all season.
Even if I was not getting in (the water and weather is WAY to cold for me so far) the pool, I at least wanted to go with them this year.
My husband has not liked the narrow tires on my garage sale bike since the beginning. He is afraid of ruts and holes in the street, crevices between grass and sidewalk in many lawns, space between planks on wooden walking bridges.
We bike shopped last week. We went to each bike shop in town saying - we need wide tires, peddles slightly forward of seat, handlebars which would allow me to sit upright, broad seat, 3 speed, back peddle style brakes.
These were beach cruiser style bikes.
I really just had to ride each one to see what I liked.
Yes, expensive.
I ended up with a Brownie.
I have ridden it to the pool and back, several times now.
It is very comfortable, easy to ride, steer, stop, balance.
I like it very much.
It was worth the money.
I honestly thought middle would immediately want one, but surprisingly she did not. She actually prefers a boy, cross country type of bike. That is good. My husband was not buying another one. . .
Here is a borrowed picture of the light lavender color brownie I got -
Here are 2 borrowed pictures of the basket my husband got for me -
Basket detaches from the bike with the push of a button and can then be carried by its handle. So I can put my pool things in it, and then carry the whole basket into the pool area. I can't carry anything heavy (like 5 water bottles or script for youngest's next show in a big binder) or it messes with the steering. But my towel, phone, drink, etc is fine.
