Katie was trying to put 10,000km on her road bike before she bought a new one. A very realistic goal that was quickly approaching. Even more so when you think about the kms that we put on this year in training. As it stands she has 2,000kms more to go.
But little things start going on a bike that has 8,000+ kms on it -- rings, chain wear, pedals break. And you start to think if you want to put more $$ into it, or look at something new?
That question was answered last night when Katie's brother, Adam, emailed to say he was selling the bike he just built. Adam is known for quality bikes. And since they just moved to a huge acreage and riding time is not happening - he wanted to sell the bike. We drove to the country last night where Katie test drove the bike. And, of course, it's a great fit and sweet ass ride. So we have a happy girl!
For those who like details: It's all SRam Force Components; Compact Crankset and a Titus full carbon fibre frame with aluminum joints - so it weighs nothing. She needs a little shorter stem, so she isn't as stretched out - but that's a quick fix.
This morning when the alarm went @ 5am -- Katie sprung out of bed (she NEVER does!) to see if it was raining. It wasn't - so she could ride to work today. And even tho I didn't have to work today, I wanted to be part of the inaugural ride - so we biked downtown together, had breakfast @ a great bagel shop, kissed and I rode back home. She had to go to work, but is probably just staring at her bike which is in her office ; )
2 comments:
It's torturing me to have windows in my office right now…when I look to my right all I see is blue sky…when I look ahead all I see is my new bike (good prediction Scott)…when I look at the 5 day forecast all I see is RAIN!!! Why oh why do I have to be at work right now – it's the only time for the next few days where we don't have rain.
I had to stop by the bike shop last week to get a new tube in Jackson's bike, for his school bike parade. While there, I looked at the next size bike & saw the most adorable helmet for Liam (birthday money from great granny) - a yellow construction hard-hat helmet! So Scotty.... if ya need a new helmet anytime soon, there's some fun ones out there! PS - Nice bike Katie :) Oh - and Miles was NOT impressed with the ride on mower idea - I guess it needs a motor!?
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