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My new bike



Well I think I've finally got the new bike dialed in.

Yeah, I know it's only been just over 6 months since I got my last new bike, but hey, I wanted another one.

I just love the curved top tube, on this bike, and had to have it. It also makes the bike look fast, even when it's just sitting there. And when you're as old as I am, you at least have to look good.

And if you notice in the background, even Morris had to stop and admire it.

I was going to sell the Torelli, but after riding the Specialized, I'm not so sure I want to. They are two very different riding bikes.

The Torelli is a much stiffer and a better climbing bike, while the specialized is soooo much smoother. It's like the difference between driving a Porsche or a Cadillac. I'm just not sure which one I prefer better. They both have their pros and cons.


And after struggling on todays climb up Turnbull Canyon, and beyond, on the "Cadillac", I'm pretty sure I'm going to keep both!

And just as a side note, while I did struggle on todays ride, it was still worth it.

It was a beautifully clear day, and when I got to the top of Turnbull Canyon, I realized just why I love LA so much, and managed to get this shot. While my cell phone camera doesn't do the view justice, trust me when I say it was spectacular.

You don't get a view like this very often, so it's always a treat when you do. You can see LA, about 35 miles away, just above the mountains, and all the way to the Valley, another 20+ miles beyond.

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Vreni Gurd said…
Hi Marc,

WOW, another new bike!?!! Very nice to look at too, I must say. Don't blame you for wanting to keep both, though. Another summer come and gone and I still haven't managed to exchange my old blue bomber for something new and snazzy...

I hope Edie is feeling better this Friday than she did last Friday.

Vreni
4:06 PM
Marc said…
Things are looking up for Edie, but I have been hesitant to write about them for fear of jinxing her. (Remember, I am very superstitious.)

We'll know more next week, after which I'll post something on the progress.
10:20 PM
Vreni Gurd said…
Yeah, I get that. I go through my superstitious phases too.
2:09 AM
Becky said…
Nice bike and I can see that Morris appriciates the sleek look. I remember Morris also likes trucks, too.

Yes, California is great. Today the girls and I went to Camarillo State University for a Fiber Festival (yarn, not metamucil) and there were deer along the road just hanging out and the sycamore tree leaves are turning red and it was just a beautiful drive.

How come you don't ride on your lunch hour anymore?
8:32 AM
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