July 14, 2010

From The Moon: Peacock bicycle  

The iconic green and black colours of the From The Moon website are based on the paint of my bicycle. The 1988 Miyata bicycle catalog calls the combination "Black/Peacock".



This bike has been ridden to many From The Moon shows around town and even hauled a ukulele from Canada to Mexico as a part of the From The Moon World Tour in support of our album, "The Cyclist".



Finally, after so many kilometers, the thin racing tubing of the frame started to crack. Experts told me that the bicycle was destined for the From The Moon Museum. But, my dad, "Super" Dave Froese had other thoughts.

Photo by Nate Dawg

Dave takes care of business. Lyndon supervises.

Photo by Nate Dawg

And, it's done! Dave claims that it's now stronger than it was when it left the factory floor 22 years ago somewhere in Japan. The From The Moon relic is saved!


Photo by Nate Dawg

I now have an even greater appreciation of the value of "a good Dave's work".