Yep...... I bought a crazy old German made Mars Trekking bike last year to be my errand and grocery getter for the next many years. 7 speed in back and a triple up front. Spent a lot of time restoring it to a work condition just to realize it's still a compromise bike and a pain in the butt to get onto when loaded. This old man isnt' swinging his leg over that milk crate and this sucker is really tall to be stepping over the top tube.


Crazy but cool bike that just doesn't suit my needs now.


So I placed one more order for a "forever" Dutch built Azor bike that will be maintenance free pretty much, last forever, and something I can ride over the next few decades even if the old body continues to fall apart. It too has an 8 speed IGH and internal roller brakes. And yes I did get a step through frame. No more leaning a loaded bike over on it's side just to mount it. :-) This baby is maxed out to include a dyno hub and lights, full fenders, racks, super strong frame and wheels, built in bike lock, heavy duty kickstand for loading and Brooks goodness for the butt. This is going to be so much better for biking with my camera gear than having to carry it on my back while I ride to the shooting location.


This is what I ordered except for changing the chainguard choice at the last moment.

Once the Azor comes in I'll take a bunch of pictures of that Mars bike and sell it local too.