As Utah is in the grip of unseasonably cold weather this week, I'm contemplating winter projects. First and foremost, I love this bike, it is never going away. Period.

But. I am considering a teardown. I have new FSA sealed bearing headset I want to use. The Nishiki Prestige fork is great, but limits my tire size options. And, the paint on the Okd Friend is pretty ugly. Repro decals nor NOS decals are available. I love the colors, so hoping I can the powder coater to replicate it as close as possible.

Considering a new fork. Torn on a disc front or not. Carbon fiber, or aluminum. I want to fit 700x32, maybe 35. I can fit 32 easily in the rear, maybe 35. But a fat 28 will not fit the existing fork. I rode a slightly smaller 28 for a bit on a slightly wider rim than I have now. And a 28 no longer fits.

I'm not looking to make this a gravel bike, my 29er is getting 700x40 or 42 tires on a set of wheels I recently snagged. That will suffice for now. I'm looking at a Fat Bike purchase as well...

I'm just wanting my Old Friend to look better than ever.