My everyday commute bike was saved from a dump in California, across the nation from me. It's no lightweight, but it gets lots of compliments despite the home-brew repaint job and its imperfections. I think of it as a "stately" bike, and appreciate it for the obvious care (though unpretentious) taken by somebody in the making of it.



Here's the backstory:
How about another "what is it?" thread!!??
My first bottom-up C&V build: Falcon vintage commuter

I also like the color a lot, and think about having it blasted and repainted professionally in the exact same shade; but then I have reservations that I'd actually miss all the blemishes and wear. For a long time now it's worn black SKS fenders, and more recently Nitto "Urban Riser" bars rather than drops. Should take some current photos.