Now I have to get in shape
What did you do this weekend? I went shopping for a mini dv camera and ended up buying a new bike. I was planning on buying a nice new Canon MiniDV camera. I got all the details for it and was reading to go shopping around for the best price. Then I went into the bike store. What turned into a little visit to check on their tune up prices turned into a 2 hour visit to buy a bike.
In the end, I walked out with a very nice new bike. I purchased the Specialized Hardrock Pro Disc. The thing is huge sitting in my hallway. I had to get the XL frame which is just huge (I would hate to see the guy who rides the XXL bike). The bike has a nice sturdy frame with full front supension and 27 gears. And man is it fast.
I took it for a test ride and tried to ride over just about everything I could find—curbs, snowbanks, pot holes, small cats (just kidding)—and it handled everything in stride. The obstacles were no problems for it.
This is the first bike with front suspension that I have ever owned, so that might take some getting used to, especially on the trails. Speaking of trails, I now have to find some. This middle of the city is not generally a great place for mountain biking.
If anyone is looking to buy a new bike, I highly recommend Sporting Life. They made the entire buying experience a joy and even provided several incentives to buy their (translation, they gave me discount on a new lock and bike stand). The store that I went to only sells bikes and boards and has a very large collection of both.
Stay tuned for more posts about my new life as a rider 