Saw this contraption on BSNYC this morning. He referred to it as an idiot concept bike. I would say I want to have it but since it was just black friday and the last post was all about wanting shit, I'll want not.
Except that I might add the Carolla needs new front axle/CV joints and a radiator to the tune of $800. Sweet. I could buy a new bike for that. I could pay off credit card debt with that. I could save for future-child's college with that. I could buy an Xtracycle and stop driving for that.
I know I shouldn't complain but the ride home last night to beat the dark (45 minute TT) agrivated my right knee. It's a sleeping giant, this knee problem. I'm beginning to think that the inconsistency of my riding (not by choice, I might add) coupled with a larger gear for the road is setting me up for some long term issues. I need gears. I'm sorry, fellow SS lovers, but as my manager said, "single speeds are for assholes." At least on the road. Why have I convinced myself that I can/should do 4 hour road rides on a single speed cyclocross bike in the cold, over hills with a 42x16? It makes you wonder, right? Maybe Santa will bring me a geared bike for christmas, or better yet, maybe some high-end bike company will stumble upon this ameteur blog and misinterpret my zealousness for readership and offer me a bike. Maybe my knee won't blow out before ski season...
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