I've been slacking in the blogging department. No pictures, limited posts... but all for good reason. It's been a hectic few weeks.
School Dayz
School is over. 2 classes + full time work really kicked my @ss this semester. 2 finals was icing on the really thick, heavy and somewhat lopsided cake... but it was all good. I've learned my bird shit inside and out!Wedding Bellz
Last week was -- THE WEDDING!! it was the greatest time - although being maid of honor does bring with it a bit of blood, sweat and tears! tears at the alter (until the pastor begins rambling on about transparency, saying the same thing over and over again). Sweat in setting up, tearing down and making things proceed smoothly, full steam ahead. let me tell you, i can crack the whip when things need to get done and I see no forward moving progress... ha! Blood -- well no blood was spilled but we sure didn't sleep much there!I must say there is nothing like standing next to two of the people who you care about most in this world, knowing how happy they make each other and seeing them joined in marriage. It was an honor to partake. And so much fun to get to spend time with them given their new home on the west coast - so far away from State College.
Bikez
Given all of the studying and travels, time on the bike has been scarce in the past week. But today I made up for it with a nice 70 miler out to alexandria and beyond with my friend mr buck(land). we started bright and early - with a bit of chill in the air but bright sun made for quickly warmed earth. the ride was lovely. my legs - currently spent. however i worry about being spent after 70 miles when i know i may consider 200+ miles in a day in just a month. perhaps it's not in the cards this year...New Bikez?
And finally - i'm still no closer to a decision on my new rig - but i'm demoin a sweet fisher Ferrous (baby blue) tomorrow. it's a pretty frame but i worry the longer wheel base will be a bit clunky for my small frame to handle around turns and bends.a good year into the process, i continue to worry about everything regarding this new bike. i just want to pick the bike that will give me the most confidence given my limited trail skills and unlimited fear of everything and anything. it's no wonder i hate shopping!
and so it goes.
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4 comments:
I did not know F-T became a Fisher dealer until your post. Wow your blog is goo marketing for them.
I hope that you will share with us how the demo went and what your decision is. Glad to see someone blogging, since I seem to have disappeared from it all.
Freezethaw.com -- go there for fisher, IF, Niner, Salsa, Bianchi, Redline and pretty much any COOL bike that you can imagine building. ;) Jordyn made the ferrous fit today - what a difference a different stem, seat rise, saddle make! night and day. i'm still not convinced on the geometry though. the niner was at the shop that i originally demoed. it still does feel pretty nice to sit on.
ace - get back on the blog bandwagon :) how've you been given the tough times?
just buy a bike and ride it. the longer you fester about this the further away any bike will be from what you really want. too much expectation will keep you from just riding a bike and enjoying the woods. I rode both bikes and can say that both brands ride well- there is no perfect bike- just the one you are on at the moment...tweeker...
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