Tuesday, June 12, 2007

Commuter Bike - Redline 925

Traded in 2 bikes and got myself a dedicated commuter. Didn't want to spend any real money but wanted something faster than my 35lb mountain bike. The mountain bike besides being heavy just didn't have the right gears and had a lot of rolling resistance even with slicks.

The only thing I don't like about the 925 was the moustache bars that I replaced with bull horn bars. Put on a pump, bag and bell and its off I go. Only cuts about 5 minute off the trip (30-35 instead of 35-40 minutes), but its a heck of a lot easier getting up some of the hills even w/ a SS. That and the ease of maintenance will make this bike a winner for a long time coming.

Still waiting to get caught out in rain and wondering why the I took off the fenders. :)

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