I’ve been collecting bikes over the past few weeks. I’ve found some great bikes from the 1980s to the 2000s, and this one, which I picked up yesterday, stands out as particularly interesting.

This is a 2013 Trek Earl. It has a built-in channel for your bike lock and a built-in beer bottle opener/soda opener!

I gave it a little Kintsugi-inspired touch-up to highlight its history and its use as an Austin brewery cruiser.

When I picked it up, it had a few stickers from different breweries. Maybe it’ll become a Houston brewery cruiser.🍻

I’m thinking I might wanna grab some new handlebars, and do a little bit more cosmetic touchup which I’m still figuring out.