Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg) - FINALLY got to ride my new bike

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Rhodabike
04-23-11, 08:21 AM
I actually got it 2.5 weeks ago, but haven't been able to ride due to sharply twisting my right knee falling on some ice... just after being out of commission for a long time with a really bad cold. Yesterday I got out for a gentle 10k ride, babying the knee by shifting down for every intersection. It has a lovely smooth ride and I'm looking forward to doing some long highway cruises on it this summer.
I didn't like the Sora brifters that came with it - they seem to be designed for really big hands - so when the shop owner told me he could put some slightly used 9 speed Dura Ace bar cons on for a very reasonable price, I went with it. Silky smooth shifting!
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Seve
04-23-11, 10:16 AM
Very nice bike, enjoy. :thumb:

thcri
04-23-11, 04:42 PM
Take your time with that knee. And that is a nice bike.


Spudd
04-24-11, 01:49 PM
That's a beauty! Enjoy it!