Originally Posted by pihwht
I knew I needed new tubulars, because the whitewalls had turned orange.
Whoa. Ditch the tubulars and get some clinchers. Much easier and faster to change when you have problems.
Originally Posted by pihwht
The owner of the shop offered me a Diamondback Maravista for $329. It looked like a pretty nice bike, and I'm not too sure about my old drop handlebars getting along well with my bike anyway. I didn't ride it this evening, because of the thunderstorm. I thought I'd ask what you think of it. I used to ride my old bike for errands an commuting, and I imagine that if I get a new one I'll gravitate towards the same pattern.
You bought a cyclocross bike not knowing anything about the bike??
It will make a great commuter bike. My commuter is a cyclocross bike.
__________________
The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. - Psalm 103:8
I am a cyclist. I am not the fastest or the fittest. But I will get to where I'm going with a smile on my face.