Then, in 5th/6th grade, along came a trek 800 mtb.

Freedom. 60 mile days. Town to town.

All over several counties.

Sold it on my way out west for gas money when i was 16. Sold my telecaster in Idaho for gas money to get back.

Kept my acoustic, though.

So, I imprinted on treks.

When i came back in to cycling, i bought a steel trek road bike on ebay.

I guess i do understand the Schwinn thing.

Memories. Association.

Get one. Have a blast, man.