Only a 20-mile shakedown ride with the newly-built Sparrow, but it really opened my eyes. What a great, stiff climber. Must be those fat chainstays and the stout Weinmann concave rims on those medium-flange Phil Woods. Solid performer, that bike. I'm going to be out on it a lot in the Spring.
Here's us in the driveway before departure (finished with coffee and muffin at Starbucks):
Weather: 40F and clear. A bit of remaining water on the roads, but nothing to worry about. Nice ride...
DD