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Old 04-08-04 | 06:00 AM
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mjw16
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From: Alexandria, VA

Bikes: IRO Model 19, Surly Crosscheck, 1989 Arnie Nashbar, Cannondale CAADX, Niner Air 9

Rough ride in this morning. I rode an old mountain bike of mine that I'm selling to a co-worker. I love that bike--in the dirt--but it's no road bike (not that my commuter is a racer but at least I've got slicks on it with better road geometry). It was pedal-coast-pedal-coast-lose speed, I couldn't keep much of a rythym. The heavy, slow-rolling knobbies, lower seat position, and jarring ride of aluminum compared to steal, made it a slow commute. I was passed by a guy that I can normally keep up with, not today, I just let him go. Well, it looks like I'm going to have to take the Metro home (suck) but I hope he likes his new bike (I'll really miss it) and I'm looking forward to being back on my regular commuter tomorrow.
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