Well, that was easy. B got on it and pedaled a few revolutions and shot me the look. You know the one. The "Oh man is this thing sweet!" look. This is the only bike I have ever seen her get excited about. I knew at that time, there was nothing left to do but pick out the accessories. "Not only does it feel great." she said to me, "but it matches my hair color too." Yep. She is a happy girl!
I promised her I wouldn't touch it. Unless of course it needs some TLC, or something fixed or mounted to it, or when she isn't looking. (Shhh) I have to admit, that I think I like this bike better than mine. Not that I don't like mine. I just like this one better. I just realized that both our bikes are 2011 models. Cool! I think maybe I should put on 1000 miles on her bike so they are totally even! I mean, it would only be fair right?
One really cool thing, is quite a few of the parts on her bike and mine are interchangeable which will make the number of spare parts we will have to carry much lower. That will reduce the weight considerably.
Yay! She got her bike and she loves it! One more thing crossed off the list! Things are starting to come together nicely.
We are looking at panniers next. Right now, we are leaning towards Ortlieb. Anyone have any experience (good or bad) with these panniers? Have any other suggestions or ideas? Please weigh in.
Thanks,
P
What a beaut! Any girl would be jealous of the match quality between the bike coloring and her own hair...pretty smart about the spare parts, too, you guys...
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