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Old 11-09-09 | 07:05 PM
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From: Madison, Wi.

Bikes: Jamis Quest Elite; Fuji Sagres; Trek Fuel EX 8

Great commute this morning, as opposed to yesterday morning.

Yesterday it was seemingly dry, yet a thin frost covered all, at 4:30am. I headed out and, within 30 seconds, my not-made-for-slick-condition Bontrager Race Lite Hardcase tires bailed on me. I subsequently bailed off the bike, as I was wiping out. Luckily, I landed on my right bar end, and my knee and shoulder. I did, however, trash my front Planet Bike headlight. I took the bike inside, and saw no further damage, thankfully.

By that time, it was too late to ride, so I hopped in my car.

Now I am going to be very paranoid on these tires in the wet (which I try to avoid, anyway). They are tough as nails, but they will scare the hell out of me on wet pavement.
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