I sold my road bike.

[sandra]

I sold my beautiful Trek 1000 tonight. She went to a good home but I'm still sad. Of course it was my choice. I listed it for a good price and the right person came along.

Now if I can just find a way to get across the USA and get my hands on Elk's Aurora.

[Zen]

Why?

WhyWhyWhy?

[sandra]

because, because, because

Too many bikes and I'm trying to simplify. But, I may want to do something different. I think instead of a road bike, I want something with more of a touring geometry. I've always wanted the Aurora, but they don't sell them anywhere close to me. :mad:

I'm going to take my time and decide. I'm keeping Blossom, so I can still ride.

[madscot13]

i like the idea of simplifying. that is why I ride bikes. no car insurance, no gas fill ups, no car accidents. simple.

[Zen]

Too many bikes and I'm trying to simplify.

I know the feeling but I seem to be moving in the opposite direction.

I just put a down payment on this bike (http://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/bikes/2007/archive/72fxwsd) today.

It's gonna be my canal bike. It was so sexy, all black with "Trek" outlined in pink.
Only $350 , '07 closeout.

I'll keep the Perfomance bike I got from F8th for anyone who wants to ride with me but has no canal bike.

the mixte was going to be my town bike but this one will make a good town bike too.

Now for the confession -
I may have to sell the mixte :(

[Grog]

Oh Zen you'll love that bike. It's really smooth. If I didn't already have one (even though it's 6000 km away) I probably would buy another one!

[sandra]

Poor Toto. But I'm sure someone here will grab her up. she's a great bike.

[uforgot]

I was wondering why you are selling it. Whew, I thought you were slowing down on the biking. Well, guess what? I decided that my Burley was too much of a racing bike too. The largest tire I can put on it is 27mm, no fenders, no rack on the back. I've bid on a Rivendell and a Bridgestone in the past year, but Knotted, Elk, Xeney and others have been quietly getting under my skin with "surly,surly,surly". I have a Surly Cross Check ordered. I think when Xeney talked about switching tires that clinched it. I talked to my lbs, and he ordered a Surly frame for me. Geometry is exactly the same except the TT is just .4 cm longer than the Burley, and the wheelbase is longer, but that's what I wanted. He will fit it since the fork is uncut, so I will have my bars even with my seat without a goofy 45 deg. stem. Has room for up to 48mm tires or I can run my extra skinny road tires on it. I'm just going to get an extra wheelset so if I go out of town, I'm good for road, gravel or railtrails. I'll just keep the wheels in the car. Gonna transfer the parts from my Burley, except for the brakes, but my dearly loved Brooks from LisaSH will go on it. I like the honey with black.

I swore I would never get rid of my road bike, but I wasn't riding it as it really wasn't practical. I think this guy will do all that I want and I too, can clean out my stable. Already have my mountain bike on craigslist.

Are we always thinking alike or what???? Now we can go from coast to coast, ending up next year at the TE bike fitting with Wahine and Knotted!
Now, here goes the line that starts it all:

Sandra, have you thought about a Surly cross check?

[sandra]

Actually right now I'm thinking about a Burley that needs a new home. :D

[uforgot]

Very funny. And I'm thinking about Toto...

I guess I will have to put it up for sale. Just the frame and fork only. That's how she came into my life. sigh.

[7rider]

Selling a bike always leaves a hole in my heart. :( That's why I can't bear to part with any more......

Zen....exactly how many bikes do you have now??? Seems like every time I turn around, you're buying another bike! :eek:

[redrhodie]

I asked my friend yesterday if she wanted to "borrow" my Dolce for a little while. I want to see what it will be like without her. Baby steps.

Zen, that looks like a great bike. You won't have top tube problems with that one!

[spokewench]

I had a Trek 1000 as my first road bike - and every once in a while I still get to visit him. He is sitting in a friend's garage in California - never hardly being ridden.

[uforgot]

Yes, I will miss my Burley. She's a good one and they don't even make them anymore! I was never crazy about my particular mountain bike, so selling it is okay!

[Zen]

Zen....exactly how many bikes do you have now??? Seems like every time I turn around, you're buying another bike! :eek:

six
:eek:indeed...:o

[sgtiger]

Zen, no need to be embarassed. If anyone understands bike love, I think, we of TE do. ;) They're kind of like strays, aren't they? It's hard to say no to a bike that needs a loving home.:D Just think of the selling of your mixte as passing the bike love around.:cool:

[Blueberry]

Hey Zen-
What size is the mixte (just in case you decide to part:)).

CA

[Zen]

It's this one (http://forums.teamestrogen.com/showthread.php?t=19697)
and it is for sale :o

I just don't need two town bikes and the FX will be my town bike :)

[Blueberry]

Ohhh....purdy:)

Is there a size and I missed it? Just trying to figure out if it would fit:D:D I *really* shouldn't get another bike, but it is SO tempting:)

[Zen]

In the title it says 17" but 17" what - I don't know. I'll measure seat post to stem tomorrow.

[auntiebobo]

Zen,

You'll love the FX - I have one too and it is a great commuter for me. I bought a Ruby this year and every time I get on her I feel like I'm cheating on my FX. I try to reassure both of them they each have a special place in my heart - but that old poor mtb in the corner of the garage is definitely feeling neglected <sigh> so many bikes, so little time.

[Blueberry]

Duh - in the title:) That's what I get for working too many hours:)