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This is a 1988 Cannondale Criterium road racing bike I was just gifted by my uncle! I have been dreaming of my firsts vintage restoration projection for awhile now, and I am soooo pumped to have this to work on... and RIDE!!! I was worried that the frame was going to be far to large for me, but since my uncle intentionally buys small frames to cut weight, it ends up being kinda perfect. Merry xmas in July to me!!! I’m grinning ear to ear! #bikes #vintagebikes #vintagecannondale #cannondale #femalebiketech #bicyclerestoration #roadbike #racingbike

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Last night I successfully re-wrapped my handlebars with this beautiful hot pink Lizard Skins bar tape! It took longer than I expected but it was worth putting in the time to get right. Are there minor imperfections? Sure. But overall I feel pleased and proud of the results! I can’t wait for my brake cables/housing to arrive so I can throw some more color on this guy and continue to beautify my baby! #bikes #bikepgh #wraphandlebar #bartape #hotpink #dropbar #diy #femalebiketech

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Having the opportunity to learn about and work in bikes at my job brings me so much joy each day. I can really feel myself learning and growing, and it’s so empowering!! Even though I deal with some pretty upsetting sexism on the daily, it brings me strength to know that just by doing it - I’m actively working toward change in this field for women life me! 🤘🏽✊🏽 Today I finished building a partially assembled bike, I trued a wheel, and triaged many customer cycles to diagnose what repairs are needed! I am amped to continue to grow as a mechanic, and a tradesperson overall. #femalebiketech #womenwhobike #femalecyclist #lonesomedaughter #biketech #tadeskill #bikeshop #wheeltruing