Originally Posted by
Bikey Mikey
Nos, is it me or are those handlebars tilted a bit down?
Yes, the bars are titled down a bit. It's an old school habit of aiming the ends of the bar toward the rear dropout. Several of my bikes are setup this way. When my son has ridden my bikes, he's noted that he likes them with "the hoods a bit lower." I think this may be a comfort thing because of two broken wrists he suffered in a skateboarding accident. (I am SO GLAD he's past that stage.)
Originally Posted by
oddjob2
Downtown Phili may be too nice an environ for a Specialized Road Bike to be left unattended. Unless your son never intends to leave it unattended, that may be your mutual rationalization to reconsider.
He does tech work in several theatres in Philly and takes the bike into the building with him. He's also very good about using a u-lock and cable lock in tandem. So, hopefully he'll be able to hang on to it. I think he'll be even more protective of this bike. One of the things he said when I gave it to him was, "Gee, the wheels on this alone are worth more than my bike." Of course, I couldn't resist by responding, "This is your bike." He grinned.
Originally Posted by
JohnJ80
And what could be more satisfying that watching one's son take up the same sport that you like so much?J.
Yes, sir. It is a nice feeling. Both sons are now riding. The older one was always interested and I think he had as much or more influence in getting the younger one interested.