I won't bore you with the specifications, well, no actually I will (because I seem to be morphing into a gear head - who'da thought?) : full carbon, 105 componentry (plus a sneaky ultegra front derailleur), not to mention the fact that it is now fitted with customised aeros (this involved a hacksaw and bar tape). It is so nice to ride! No more numb hands and feet. It certainly makes transition easier. I know this because I just did a Trisports Taupo short triathlon. I had fun but I did not win. In fact there is a distinct possibility that I was a bit last. But the experience was definitely optimised by the latest addition to my cycling stable. My garage is starting to fill up with bikes. I'll either need to cull some or relegate the Mazda to sleeping on the lawn. Not going to happen, so the cull is on the cards...I'm looking at you Mr Specialised-Piece-of-Crap Mountain Bike. It could be garden shed for you!
So just for this week at least, it really is about the bike.
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I don't know anything about bikes, but I can tell that one is BRILLIANT, going by shininess. Also, the word 'componentry' - dead sexy.
ReplyDeletepoor old crusty specialized. So happy to hear you have alternative storage! Replacement componenty is cheap for old bikes but it is a little time consuming. May I ask the model and year of said old bike? you may have a gem....if its old enough...how fun it is to do mtb cycle touring?camping trips on revamped mtbs.
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