TT-thanks....I appreciate the kind words.

It's funny; the only bikes I've ever owned have been StingRays,and a BMX. Anyone who knows me well enough knows that I'm very determined,and once I get my sights set on something, I tend to not let go of it. In other words, I'll never tire or give it up. If anything, I'd sooner alter it to meet my changing needs. I guess I'm still a kid in some ways.

An interesting thing I've come to realize: The great thing about being an adult is the fact that I (or anyone) can choose when to be a kid again.

If the bike becomes less enjoyable to ride for any extended time or distance, I can modify it to suit my needs.

It's often said that bad habits are never broken; they're replaced with good ones.


I'm going to replace a bad one with a good one; and my Sting-Ray is going to help me do so.


My initial goal is to make sure the bike is up to speed mechanically; and ride it regularly.