Two years ago, my beloved lilac, who was a 15” custom order, one owner, (spruce green with rose gold and lilac accents) 1993 trek single track 930.
she was stolen from my apartment bike lock-up area. I called the cops to report the burglary, but they didn’t do anything. (DPD, not surprising)
We got hit by a car together and survived, so it was particularly sentimental to me.
The accident actually fixed an issue with the gears!
I’ve been heartbroken ever since the theft, and I didn’t want to quit cycling, but I gave it up because I just couldn’t bear to look at another bike again or ride anything else. It made me bitter.
For years, every time I passed by a group of bikes, I would always check for it. Especially if I saw a green one.
I had a dream a few months ago that I would once again be riding my bike and would be taking college classes (I’ve never been to college, but always wanted to)
I woke up that morning with a fresh sense of determination.
i’m 5 foot tall with a 29 inch inseam. I needed a 15-inch frame, which is incredibly difficult to find, even if I were looking for a new bike.
After months of scouring through Facebook, I finally found one in the correct size. I drove almost an hour into the mountains to get to it.
I believe this bike is a year older and unfortunately is a different color. If you care enough to read this far, please let me know what year you think it is- I included a picture of the serial number.
It’s a beautiful paint color but it’s not exactly the same which is a little disappointing. (I’m gonna keep hunting for lilac until the day I die, but I’m in no rush now. )
Today, peace was restored in my life.
I went to my favorite local bike shop to be tuned up immediately after purchase. my mechanic was so excited for me and was a huge fan of my particular bike choice.
I paid $100 for the bike and $144 for new tubes and tire labor. I tried to get the seller down to 80 but he wasn’t budging.
All my criticisms pretty much melted away when I rode it today to the park!
Riding it, I felt free and peaceful in a way I haven’t felt since that bike was stolen from me.
I’ll NEVER ride anything else.
There’s just nothing like an early 90s single track 930. It’s the weight, the handlebar placement, the angles, just…everything about it is perfect. They have souls! Also, I’m stubborn as hell.
The one I got is in perfect original condition, too. you can tell by the chrome on the gears. It’s still shiny!
I’m gonna put a different bike seat on it, the same one that I bought for my old bike, and maybe a basket. definitely gonna get a mount for my phone to use for Google Maps and some lights for night rides.
what do you guys think? Would you replace the original grips with purple? I really like the look but I kind of worry about ruining the classic original integrity. I thought maybe some tape would be a good alternative but I haven’t tried that before.
my mechanic said all I have to do is maybe replace the brake pads because they’re older than me by five years!
it was taken out riding only once or twice before being put away in the garage for the remainder of its life, waiting for me to be ready for it.
I would love to hear any ideas you guys have for names! I’m not sure about the gender yet- it hasn’t told me. I’ve gotta build up a relationship with it first, I guess.
it’s being a little cold to me right now, emotionally.
it’s Probably a little bit salty that I’m comparing it to my old bike 😅
Now i just have to go to college and my dream will be reality.☺️
by cheesmanglamourghoul