2009 Cannondale Quick 4

My first bike as an adult. I replaced it about 4 years later with a more capable road bike. Rather than getting rid of it to make room for an even newer bike last year, I decided to convert it into my dad bike/utility vehicle.

Hitch in the back for the trailer. Wald basket up front with too small hardware, necessitating the addition of a bracket to make the basket fit the XXL frame size. This fall I lost the bolts on one side of the bracket and replaced them in the pinch with zip ties which will stay on until failure requires their replacement.

Added swept back bars and a comfort saddle for a more upright riding position. Wider tires, cargo net, a bell, and a sweet kickstand round out the modifications. A nightmare to ride for over 10 miles (particularly when pulling a kid laden trailer in any wind) but great for running errands around town. It went from never being ridden to getting a fair bit of playing time.