Well, here is an update on Lola. Again, my apologies, but I cannot get the pics to upload, so I'll just give you the links.

Here, is Lola in all her glory.

Lola 1

Lola 2

This is the way the new way that the (second) shop (see below for more details) fixed the positioning of the rack, so that it was not slanted the way it was when the first shop installed it yesterday. The first shop told me that they could not install the rack that I had ordered off of Amazon, and I asked if they had the Civia Bamboo in stock, but they did not, they had the PDW - The Payload in stock, so I went with that one, since it was the rack that I really wanted, anyway.

Rack Set-Up

Here, are more photos of the rack.

Rack 1
Rack 2
Rack 3

Here, is Lola from the front.

Lola Front Pic

Here, is a close-up of Lola's front fender.

Front Fender

A close-up of Lola's Dutch-style frame with the connections for the Reelights.

Frame Close-Up

Here, are some photos of the Reelight set-up on Lola.

Reelights 1
Reelights 2

Here, is a photos of Lola in profile on the drivetrain side.

Profile 1
Profile 2

Here, are some photos of Lola's rear-end. (Sorry, the flash was on, on my iPhone camera.)

Rear 1
Rear 2

So, Lola is officially all "kitted up".

Nice!

Thanks!

Looks good, even the cat is impressed!

That's "little miss I have to be involved in everything my Mummy is doing at all times" aka Molly.

Nice & useful looking bicycle.

Are the Reelights (don't know anything about it) the 2 red lights on the seatstays in your "Rear 2" image (https://www.flickr.com/photos/1060671...n/photostream/) link?

Very nice! I dig the light setup. I'm going to look into the "Reelights", and I've been looking st some seatsay lights lately as well...

I think this is the third rack you've mentioned so far; what's to become of the other racks that have been replaced by this one?

M.

Don't see any pictures...is Lola a cat?

thanks for posting pics. not really my style (i like backpacks) but i can appreciate it.

It must be good if the cat approves.

Nicely done.

I am seriously liking the concept of the Revolights. Until they are available in a 26" size, they are only a concept in my corner of the 'verse.

I just realized, that you have the Reelights, not the Revolights. That will teach me to try to play on the internet after a twelve hour overnight shift.

Lola sure has a nice rack! (Am I allowed to say that?) Anyway, enjoy your ride. It must be nice to have her back.

Backstory!

Gorgeous ride! Those VO fenders really do pop. Over the last few years I've come to love the more "classic" or "Dutch" style of bikes (Not just for aesthetics, but also for their utility) and have even styled my Schwinn's after them! Love it! (Love the kitty, too)

Nice ride! I'm so happy for you!

Looks great!

I also have the Reelights (RL770 kit) on my commuter with a head light and taillight, but no seatstay lights. The lights are always-on without the worries or hassle of recharging or replacing batteries, and is frictionless so nothing ever wears out, and is well worth the $80 and the extra 1.5 lbs. The taillight is easily seen from 100 yards, and a built in capacitor allows the rear light to stay on for a full 4 minutes after the bike comes to a stop.

Love the fenders! That hammered finish is a nice touch.

I've been itching to say that too... glad you broke the ice!

Sorry, for the late reply. Those on my seatstays are just my relectors. The rear Reelight is attached to the rear rack.

Yay another Schwinn owner, and Euro-bike lover!

Lola thanks you generously for the compliment.

On a side note, the nice thing about the PDW is that the wooden plate for the rack is replaceable via their website, if it needs it.

How do you find the headlight for riding in the pitch black? I have (unfortunately) not had the opportunity to test out my lights at night yet, but will do so next week. Any other hints? Thanks!

Sorry for the late reply, M. I was able to return both of the other racks, thanks to PB having a nice return policy and Amazon having everything on their computers.