She's only five years younger than my 26-year-old daughter, but with the new fenders, she looks pretty good. I took her out tonight for the first time in a year, and all I could hear was the tires against the street. It's so cool how she still rides. I'm planning on using her for commuting, of course, but because of the low gear ratio and the larger tires, I'm thinking I'll use it during inclement times. 
The full set up.
Close-up of the rear set up.
Today I spent at least two hours putting fenders on a very nice, older lady: My 1980's cro-moly Schwinn High Sierra - my very first hybrid love. Back then, they were called "mountain bikes." I had her tuned up last week at my LBS, and gave her nice bath today too. She was very happy!
She will commute with me next week, I think, if I'm wiling to risk the older tires. But just riding around the block reminded me of how much I love that bike. Nothing fancy, and it's an "entry level" antique, but to me, she is number one. Pics soon.
