Oh now that was a good ride! Went out for about 2 hours and put in about 20 miles. Now, I am understanding about gears, and about how and where to spend my money. I was an amazing polevaulter and runner in my youth, which was in the early 70's.I'm now almost 60,I have no delusion about doing Iron Man competitions on Kona. (They dont even have good sand beaches there. Its all lava or coral. ) I have set my goal for 195lbs. That should happen around spring next year. But If I keep eating amazing BBQ like I did today, it might be a little longer. Hell I might move on to something else!

Bottom line, know what your buying and what your getting into. Then with all your knowledge amassed make your choices and get out there and have a ball!

I am. be safe
Chuck