A couple of months ago, I got invited to go along on a mountain bike ride. I barely made it through the 4-mile loop, but I had a blast. So I went back again, and again. Soon I was hooked. (And I have no trouble with the 4-mile loops any more.)
I have been riding an old bike that I borrowed from a friend. It’s WAY too small for me, but I rode it anyway. I started saving up some cash for a new bike, and with the help of some family at Christmas, I was able to complete my bike fund.
On Monday I went to Outspokin’ Bikes in Woodstock. They had exactly what I needed, and in a size for a genetic misfit like myself. I bought a 2008 Specialized Rockhopper and went home very excited.
Then on Tuesday, I went with Aaron and his wife riding. We had a great time accidentally trespassing on some land up in Canton. (long story) And though we had a good time, but I had a problem with the bike. The hole where the right pedal screws into the crank was completely stripped. I had to ride about 2 miles back to the car with only 1 pedal (a task much harder than it sounds).
On Wednesday I took the bike back up to Outspokin’ to be fixed. Obviously, it was a warranty issue. They didn’t have the exact part I needed, so they ordered it. I picked it up last night, and we’re going riding in about an hour.
The guys at Outspokin’ really know what they’re doing. They’re not a bunch of sales people selling bikes, but rather a bunch of biking enthusiasts who know what they’re talking about. If you need a bike, I highly recommend the guys up at Outspokin’ Bikes. Tell them the genetic misfit sent you.
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You are NOT a genetic misfit . . . you are my tall, handsome son! I’m so happy you were able to get the bike you wanted. Love you!
So… How much was the bike?
You think you could talk the spine doctor into this. Long time ago he was quite the cyclist and he NEEDS a hobby!
…a hobby other than WarCraft or whatever it is he plays
The Spine Doctor is certainly welcome to join us. Plus I could think of a few incidents where it’d be nice having a chiropractor on the trail. (you know, those “flying off the bike and landing on a pile of rocks” incidents…)