Well, I did it! Finally after much prodding from Todd and friends, I bought a new bike. I have been bike shopping for a few weeks now and decided to make the move yesterday. People tell me that the Townie is holding me back on longer rides (>25 miles). Actually I had two salesmen almost fall over when I told them that I was riding my Townie 42 miles. Somehow, they think I'm a little crazy.
I had a hard time picking a new bike. Due to health issues I can't tolerate the bent over positioning of a true road bike. I tried several brands and decided to go with the Giant Escape City. I like it because it's somewhat upright and has the fenders and the luggage rack.
I had a hard time picking a new bike. Due to health issues I can't tolerate the bent over positioning of a true road bike. I tried several brands and decided to go with the Giant Escape City. I like it because it's somewhat upright and has the fenders and the luggage rack.
Here is my new bike!
Here is me test driving it.
I bought it at Roll: and they had me stand in a scanner so they could take measurements and fit the bike to me. They offer great customer service and I was very happy to do business with them.
We rode a little yesterday and rode again today for 23 miles. I was able to go a bit faster than the Townie. I'm learning that I have different biking muscles now, too.
Oh, and the tires are puncture resistant, so I might just have to close this blog down.
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