It's been a long time since I've bought a bike, so, I figured what better way to get back into riding than to get a new bike - right?
I spent a small chunk of change today & bought a new bike. I gave this decision LOTS of thought. I considered getting another full suspension XC bike (used to ride a Fuel 90 w/discs) but I've always wanted a single speed. I also was very impressed with the 29 inch wheels, so, I got those too. My current XC bike uses a rigid Surly fork so, I'm gonna stick with fully rigid - at least for now. I got disc hubs so I can update to disc's later, if I wanna.
Recently, I began taking riding seriously again. Due to job, price of gas and blah, blah, blah, I'm spending most of my time road riding. It's better than running and I work and live very close to some great places to road ride (without having to toss the bike in the car & blah, blah, blah).
The bike will arrive in a couple of weeks and I can't wait to get it and start riding. I'm sure the wife will be really, really mad - she thinks we should spend the money on other stuff - stupid stuff that doesn't matter - you know how some folks are about money - sheesh!
Right now, I'm reminded of the popular saying "It's easier to get forgivness than permission". No matter how many gigantic loads of grief come my way because of this decision, it'll be worth it.
And that's the way it is, so there.
Happy riding,
OD
I spent a small chunk of change today & bought a new bike. I gave this decision LOTS of thought. I considered getting another full suspension XC bike (used to ride a Fuel 90 w/discs) but I've always wanted a single speed. I also was very impressed with the 29 inch wheels, so, I got those too. My current XC bike uses a rigid Surly fork so, I'm gonna stick with fully rigid - at least for now. I got disc hubs so I can update to disc's later, if I wanna.
Recently, I began taking riding seriously again. Due to job, price of gas and blah, blah, blah, I'm spending most of my time road riding. It's better than running and I work and live very close to some great places to road ride (without having to toss the bike in the car & blah, blah, blah).
The bike will arrive in a couple of weeks and I can't wait to get it and start riding. I'm sure the wife will be really, really mad - she thinks we should spend the money on other stuff - stupid stuff that doesn't matter - you know how some folks are about money - sheesh!
Right now, I'm reminded of the popular saying "It's easier to get forgivness than permission". No matter how many gigantic loads of grief come my way because of this decision, it'll be worth it.
And that's the way it is, so there.
Happy riding,
OD
