As I have been doing a lot of riding lately and slowly increasing the distance I go, I decided to get my bike in for a well deserved service. It needed some new parts and a good once over. After a lot more of Dads christmas money than what I was expecting, its now running like new. Its brilliant to feel the difference, everything just feels 'smooth' compared to before. A new chain, new cables, new freewheel, new brake pads and a thorough 'tweek' has done the trick.
Its over 7 years old, Its not the perfect size for me, it hasnt got all the modern features of todays top notch mountain bikes, but its my bike. Its my first proper bike and I bought it new, so all the scratches, chips, all the rubber worn off, the additions, were all because of me.
I purchased my first mountain bike magazine yesterday. I guess this means I'm now 'into' riding. I really enjoy it and its nice to have a 'hobbie', that apart from a potential future upgrade, it doesnt cost much money, I can do it whenever, wherever and not take away from the family. I'm not going to be one of those people that have to buy all the most expensive gear so I can parade around saying "look at me!", but it would be nice to have a new bike, one that is the perfect size for my, (to use the words of Lucas) "Bigmungous" body. Lets just say, my 'power to weight' isnt in my favour. Although I consider myself being pretty strong, I'm 110kg. Thats heaps more than some of the little 'pocket rocket' riders I'll be up against in the 'Capital Punishment' next year. Its going to be a struggle up some of those hills but I should be fast on the way down!!
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