Well, just an update here. I did broach the subject of a new bike to my wife the other day. Her response was immediate and without hesitation when she said "You should get it. You have been working very hard lately and if a new bike would bring you some pleasure or reward for your work-go for it". She was right about how much I have been working lately. I was right when I asked her to marry me 33 years ago. The new Pivot Mach 4 carbon should be here next week
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