Consider this, how many times have you missed a good photo opportunity because you either were not prepared or you did not have a camera with you? Allow me to describe one non-event that I still think about, even though it happened many years ago.
I was traveling through Worcester county, it was one of those cloudy, damp days when it threatened to rain at any moment. As I was entering rotary (roundabout) traffic, I saw a ballon vendor who had setup a roadside stand. I don't remember the occasion but apparently there was to be a parade that day.
What was so poignant was the scene of this lonely vendor hunkered down trying to stay dry and warm on a rather dismal day. Yet there were the brightly colored balloons that stood out against the backdrop of various shades of grey. It was one of those occasions when a picture would have been worth a thousand words. My description does not do justice to the scene that became a lost opportunity.
Single speed bicycles are a joy to ride. You don't have to deal with the worry of shifting gears, you do have to power your way up any incline. Their simplicity is what appeals to many riders. They are particularly good for city riding. Your attention can be devoted to avoidance and braking.
Small wheel bicycles are a lot of fun. In general they are more agile than the standard bike with 700c wheels. And they can be just as fast, if speed is your thing. Pictured is a Sillgey Piccolo. It has been modified from the original. The standard frame is fitted with track dropouts, mine has an derailleur hanger that was installed by Circle A Cycles of Providence, RI. They also cut the headtube because I wanted a different look. Building it has been rewarding because I got the look I wanted. The final length of the headtube will be determined after I have ridden it for awhile.
