Originally Posted by Huffy Huffer
I lived on my old Huffy from age 12 through high school, then lost touch for about 15 years. After TdF Stage 17 this year, I started shopping for a new road bike. With a 6 month-old daughter and frugal wife, I'll be shopping for a while yet. However, I got my Raleigh MTB off the garage wall about 10 days ago, and have been riding for about an hour every other day. With slicks on, at least I can do 10 miles on the bike trails around here without shaking my a$$ to pieces.
My plan is to drop 10 lbs off my waist before the snow flies, then spend the winter replacing another 10 lbs with muscle. By Christmas, both my fitness level and checkbook should be worthy of something along the lines of a C-dale R1000 or Bianchi Vigorelli.
Dave, did, zac, it's stories like yours that keep me inspired to keep hammering, even when I have to get up before sunrise to fit it around the rest of my day. Thanks for sharing.
Craig
My first three bikes were Huffy's, and that was when they still made them at a plant in Southern Missouri. About 12 years ago, my old boyfriend bought me a Huffy from Kmart. I appreciated the thought, but I kept having problems with it. I got three different bikes from the same store in hopes that I could find a decent one. I ended up getting the money back and putting it in my first Schwinn from a real bike shop. I had to put twice the money in to get it, but it was worth every penny. The boyfriend was offended and eventually I dumped him after 10 years of dating. I was much happier with the bike.
Dave, keep up the good work! I just bought my first road bike and I am having a little trouble adjusting, but I plan to keep on track and give it more time.