Covid changed everything... Just as Covid hit, I was ready to strip this bike down for paint. And I lost ALL interest. Never even rode the Old Friend last year.

Last week I pulled it out, gave a good cleaning and tweaking. And rode with a disabled vets group on Saturday. Just shy of 20 miles. I even managed 22 mph for about 4 miles with a fast group. But my legs weren't ready for that.


Still looks good, save for paint chips.


From Right to left, The Old Friend. 1997 Cannondale CAAD2 R300 60cm, picked up just before Covid, and a victim to my lack of interest last year. 1998 Cannondale CAAD2 R200 58cm, is the bike I broke my back with, it now serves as my indoor trainer bike ONLY. 2006 Cannondale CAAD8 58cm, was my reward for weight loss. It is light and sexy, but is stiff and punishing for it's delights. Nearly identically fit with my R200... Depending on the ride, I generally prefer the Old Friend...