First ride report :)

[Catrin]

Congrats Cat!

If you wait a couple of months, you'll know for certain whether you want to sell the Trucker

Cheers!

At this point there really isn't a decision to make, I am not selling it. Besides, if the planets align properly I have a GAP ride in September, and it will be perfect for that ride. Afterwards, we will see

Just had my SECOND ride on Ms. PB (Plum Blossom). This time I aired it up to 75psi - the tires are rated for 80, LBS had it around 60-65. Next time will try 70psi and see what I think of that. I rode up my current "test" hill in a neighborhood close to Eagle Creek Park - it is very steep and the longest hill I've access to riding from my apartment. I think I may have gone up a little faster, though not much, wasn't quite in the granny gear, and my legs were far more comfortable - though my HR was about the same. Same basic amount of effort but it was easier on the Gunnar if that makes any sense.

The Gunnar is just a touch slower on the downhill - probably due to the different tire size between it and the LHT. It is possible that I was unconsciously taking it a little easy due to it being a new bike. Sweet ride - and I LOVE the X0 grip shifters! Pity I can't put them on my Jamis - they aren't making them for 10-speed

Now off to clean up and head out for a bike - long ride scheduled for the afternoon on the LHT - I need all the clipless practice I can get before I have them on all my bikes!

[Tri Girl]

yay!!!!
Sounds like you made the right decision on that Gunnar! It's sure a beautiful ride!!