My wife wanted me to paint her Bridgestone when I brought it home. It was so dirty she couldn't tell what color it was let alone tell if she liked it. But other than some scratches, once it was cleaned up, she was happy with it and I didn't spend more time or money than the bike is worth so I am happy.


This Carabela is a $15 parts bike. I tore it down recently to harvest the parts. The rust is beyond pretending it is patina and it also falls well into the category of repainting costing more than it is worth. But for the want of a winter project, I may give it a randyjawa style paint job or variation thereof and put it back together. Even though I hate painting I'm betting on this bike in red with the safety levers and big chrome spoke protector making me happy.


Ain't nothin' wrong being happy with your bikes.