Monday, May 7, 2012

The Trek 2.0

After my trek was stolen I spent a good 2 weeks morning. During that process I searched in vain on Craigslist for my Trek. One post I clicked on was one for a 1984 Trek 560, 54 cm. VERY close to my own year and size, however this one was black and had its number code (560). Somewhat let down I continue to read, it's made in America, has suntour cyclone components, and is indeed just the right size for me. So, I got a ride to Santa rosa, and payed almost 3 time my original trek's price (emotional buy), $260 for my new everyday road bike. A month later and I have around a grand into this replacement, and it's quite spectacular.

Saturday, May 5, 2012

Fairwell to The Trek

for 2 years now, my co to road bike, my most beloved commuter had been my 12 speed 1984 Trek (what i think is a 500) It was pail blue, had superbe levers and rear D, a Topeak rack, and Ol' Schwalbe marathon tires. I learned how to build a wheel with this bike, and I forever fell in love with down tube shifters (DTS). I had something like 3000 miles on the computer as of May, 20th 2012 .....when they cut my lock. Don't know who, but around 8 pm that night, The Trek was taken along with my: helmet, lock, 5000 mile brooks b.17, and any trust I have ever had for humanity. so if anyone know anything about my flagship bikes whereabouts.... please, I'd do anything to get it back.