Pestilence stalks the land.
The greatest democracy in the world trembles.
The economy is in free fall.
And yet... New bike day.
In reply to bouldery bits:
> Pestilence stalks the land.
> The greatest democracy in the world trembles.
> The economy is in free fall.
> And yet... New bike day.
To be decided or are you boasting?
In reply to Stuart (aka brt):
> To be decided or are you boasting?
Boasting!
My new bicycle, and accompanying massive recycling hassle, is arriving in the next hour. I am far too giddy for someone of my age.
I was feeling sad on Tuesday so I cheered myself up by finally clicking 'checkout' on the Planet X website.
In reply to bouldery bits:
> My new bicycle, and accompanying massive recycling hassle, is arriving in the next hour. I am far too giddy for someone of my age.
> I was feeling sad on Tuesday so I cheered myself up by finally clicking 'checkout' on the Planet X website.
Nice one.
Got a way too expensive set of carbon road wheels before Xmas, which were to go on a posh aluminium frame that I'd ordered in October. Long story short, got sick of waiting (iffy delays) and pulled the pin on a Kinesis RTD last Friday. Turned up Tuesday... FFS! 😂
The 'vid aside I've got the kids off so I'll probably deck it out this weekend. It'll make a nice visual display at least!
In reply to bouldery bits:
What bike are you getting? New bike day is always a great day! Enjoy!
In reply to girlymonkey:
A Planet X London Road. I figure it will be great for winter commuting and some road stuff on Devon's 'interesting' lanes and the occasional forestry track. I am excited to enter the world of disc brakes.
I can then spend time tinkering with my old MTB/gravel thing to turn it into a really good tourer for some bikepacking trips in the Summer with the brother.
The bike has arrived but I'm waiting for daylight to unbox properly. I am unreasonably excited.
In reply to bouldery bits:
> A Planet X London Road. I figure it will be great for winter commuting and some road stuff on Devon's 'interesting' lanes and the occasional forestry track. I am excited to enter the world of disc brakes.
> I can then spend time tinkering with my old MTB/gravel thing to turn it into a really good tourer for some bikepacking trips in the Summer with the brother.
> The bike has arrived but I'm waiting for daylight to unbox properly. I am unreasonably excited.
They're a good bike and as someone who only got into discs two years ago I really wouldn't look back (though I did hold out for many years).
Enjoy!
