After a month of weekend's 40 miles ride around the lake on the aluminum mountain bike, I happened to try out his Trek 5200. It was light and fast, but 3 size too big. So, we set out to find myself a carbon road bike which will fit me. After hours on the net and a few phone calls to the local bike shops, we found her on the other side of the state. A 4 years old, 5000 miles, Trek Pilot 5.9, total weigh 17 lbs. It even came with a flight deck computer to tell you all the numbers you might not need to know, plus what gear you're in. How neat! I hope with some practice, someday my skill level will match the level of the bike.
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
My first carbon
After a month of weekend's 40 miles ride around the lake on the aluminum mountain bike, I happened to try out his Trek 5200. It was light and fast, but 3 size too big. So, we set out to find myself a carbon road bike which will fit me. After hours on the net and a few phone calls to the local bike shops, we found her on the other side of the state. A 4 years old, 5000 miles, Trek Pilot 5.9, total weigh 17 lbs. It even came with a flight deck computer to tell you all the numbers you might not need to know, plus what gear you're in. How neat! I hope with some practice, someday my skill level will match the level of the bike.
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ReplyDeleteThe new bike fits you well, and should certainly allow you to increase your distance and make the miles necessary to ride across North Carolina. I had a GREAT ride with Bill this morning!
Tractor Tom in Okeechobee
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ReplyDeleteyou guys luck out with the rain. Bill surely enjoy riding on SR 78 for a change.
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