The tri color is not intentional, the fenders came from a ladies bike in better shape. I believe they came in three colors. Blue/Cream, Green/Cream, and Burgundy/Cream. I'd love to drop one of those sprung Brooks saddles on it. That would make the tough pedaling worthwhile, hehe.,,,,BD

You're right though. As good as a steel lightweight rides, bumps are almost nonexistent on a 45 pound bike with 2.125 tires.