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Readers Respond: Have any fun things that make your bike unique?

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By David Fiedler, About.com

Some people name their bikes. Some paint them crazy colors. Some have flowers, flags or stuffed animals. What have you done to make your bike unique? Talk About It Here

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the last one is quite nice, not sure about the rest
—Guest Julie

Unique bike

I'm all about being seen when I ride, so I have added strips of reflective tape on both sides, front and back so that car headlights are reflected back to the drivers at night. I've been told that people see me better in the daytime too because the tape also reflects the sun. An added bonus is that my bike is easily identifiable among others of the same make and colour. As well, I have changed my hand grips and pedals to more comfortable ones. I can pick my bike out of a line-up at a hundred paces!
—Guest Lonnie

Basket and Flowers

I have an old-fashioned white wicker basket on the front of my bike, and in it, I have a big collection of these obnoxious fake flowers. It makes me happy and the other people who see them smile too just because they are so funny.
—Guest Bikin' Julie

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