that's a little disturbing. i think most people need the 9mos to figure out how to change diapers and to scratch together the cash for all the crap you have to buy with one of those things.

waiting 8 mos for a bike, on the other hand, gives me an opportunity to build new wheels for it, but that's about it. there's no obscene amount of reading or classes or learning or prep. i already have a home for it. (basically, it's taking over the surly's space.)