Originally Posted by Mogens

The 1995 Trek 730 that I built up for my wife is finally roadworthy—though the front derailleur doesn't like the crank or vice versa (what to do!) She wanted a plum/cranberry colored bike, so I repainted it—and once the decals were off... well it felt more fun to dress it up as a 1950s Viking. I guess we're not concerned with the bike's integrity. I love that this bike's frame was built here in Wisconsin, I think the construction is nicer than my non-USA built Trek 730 frame from '92. I presented it to her this afternoon and she loves it, which means she'll ride with me more often, and so I think it was a success.