My new bike has drawn first blood.It all happened while trying to turn that son-of-bitch around. It has a slight over-steer, I got to slow and ended up rolled into a ball on the ground with both knees bloodied. Then I think it kicked me.
Just scratches but the next day these 70 year old bones and muscles gave me a stern talking to.
It was mostly embarrassing but I looked around from my stable vantage point on the ground and the only one that saw me was this goat and all he said was WTF! I've seen this goat before or at least his cousin. He didn't seem to recognize me so I pressed on.
I added a bell with temporary mount.
It has a great ring.
I really love bells.
Also I added a rearview mirror. I know it is seen as dorky but around here it can save your life besides at my age what do I care about dorky.
Further test ride/trouble shooting/ break-in are on hold for a day or so.
4 comments:
I don't care about looking dorky either. I have them on all my road bikes...and...I LIKE them. Hope you heal quickly.
screw dorky. like you i prefer smart!
hope you heal fast!!
have a very happy holiday :)
I found that turning and looking at the driver who is about to pass has the effect of making them drive wider. Maybe it's a German thing. On the other hand. If you find it helps, who am I to say your bike is Dorky?
That bell is really cool. I wonder what you could use as a more permanent mount.
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