Friday, March 7, 2014

Pedal-Driven Recreational Vehicle

For my birthday back in January Hubby Tony gave me a gift certificate for a new bicycle.  That day we visited the store and I got some basic information, but it wasn't a good day for a test ride so I said I'd come back another day. 

It's now almost two months later.  Thanks to the coldest, snowiest winter in several years I never made it back to the store.  Today it finally felt like early spring, so after lunch I headed out to get my bike.  I explained to the salesperson that I was looking for something I could ride for recreation, mainly on streets and paved trails.  He made some suggestions, then let me do test rides out in the parking lot.  After trying out a few different styles I made my decision.

Trek
My new bike is a beautiful dark teal color, with white decals on the frame.  It has an adjustable stem so the handlebar angle can be adjusted up or down, and a dropped center bar that makes it easy to get on and off.  

When I got home I took the bike out for a ride in the neighborhood.  I was a joy to feel the wind in my hair as I pedaled along.  So much different than my old bike, which had geriatric gears that didn't respond immediately and a chain that tended to fall off the derailleur when I shifted.  I especially appreciated the nice suspension system and cushion seat.

I'm looking forward to putting many miles on this bicycle.

Five years ago today: Benvenuti

11 comments:

  1. That is a wonderful gift! And I bet it gave you spring fever, too!

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    1. This afternoon was warm enough that I could be outside without a jacket. It was wonderful!

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  2. Happy trails to you!
    Looks like a very compact bike I once had. The dropped bar was wonderful, I tootled miles around the neighborhood rounding up children. Mine was yellow. Sigh.

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    1. I think the dropped bar was one of the bike's biggest selling points. It's very easy to get on and off of.

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  3. It's beautiful, congrats on the new bike!

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  4. That's a great bike and will provide you with wonderful fun exercise.

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  5. Wow - its a beaut. I wish you many, many happy miles together.

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  6. That's a beautiful bike!

    I gave mine away to my dad a few years ago. The last time I rode it, it made me so dizzy for the rest of that day and the next too! It just sat in my garage for a long time after that, so when my dad asked for it, I didn't mind parting with it. Now I miss it!

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  7. Congratulations on the new bike. I'm sure you'll enjoy riding it over hill n dale.

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  8. Yes, I will-once the weather gets (and stays) warm

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