My Kona Smoke is now 19 years old! It's neat to see the progression over time - from when I had first picked it up brand new (
page 49) in 2006:
to the first year (
page 86):
to a move from the West Coast to the Prairies (
page 102):
and then to the East (
page 268):
Some additional minor changes over time:
Saddle was of course initially stiff, but is now nicely worn in and comfy. It's also probably now worth more than the bike too (Smoke is now long discontinued), so I do loop a cable through the seat rails when locking up, which also doubles as a cargo strap when riding
Finally got around to cutting down the handgrips so they didn't stick out so far (with the grip shift, they originally were an inch or two beyond the bar end); also got a new cheerful brass bell. Still got that Victoria Police bait bike sticker - seems to have worked so far, never been stolen!
Also added knog Cobber lights front and back. The curve allows for some good visibility to the sides as well as fore and aft.
Did not realise that when I got the bike 19 years ago I'd eventually still be riding years later, commuting with my son!
Looking forward to the next 19 years!