Bike bought
Jun. 6th, 2008 08:55 am![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
rhuLast night I ordered my bike at Belmont Wheelworks. Thanks to everyone who provided great advice. It does seem alarming that I spent about as much on accessories as on the bike itself, but since I went for a relatively low-end model (Trek 7200) and I needed one of everything (not having ridden in years) I suppose that was to be expected.
In the end, the reason I went for the 7200 instead of the 7000 was the front suspension. This is New England, there will be road surface irregularities.
And I got: a helmet, front and rear lights, a reflective vest, a mirror, a kickstand, a patch kit, a pump, full fenders, a carrying rack, a pannier (?) bag, a lock, and an anti-quick-release kit.
I should be able to pick it up after yom tov and once Tani's done with school I can start riding to work!
In the end, the reason I went for the 7200 instead of the 7000 was the front suspension. This is New England, there will be road surface irregularities.
And I got: a helmet, front and rear lights, a reflective vest, a mirror, a kickstand, a patch kit, a pump, full fenders, a carrying rack, a pannier (?) bag, a lock, and an anti-quick-release kit.
I should be able to pick it up after yom tov and once Tani's done with school I can start riding to work!
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Date: 2008-06-06 09:03 pm (UTC)I used to bike to work at exactly the same building you're going to, and would be glad to give you any further advice you may need.
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Date: 2008-06-06 09:07 pm (UTC)My only complaint is with the seat, which has never felt fully comfortable and leaves me sore. I haven't gotten around to replacing it, partly because I can't figure out exactly why this one isn't right, and so am unsure what to look for.