September 16, 2006
First long ride on the new bike today. I woke up feeling awful but went anyway, and rode 60 miles. The last ten I don't remember, except that I was trying not to pass out. Arrived back at the shop and laid down on the sofa. Then all the people in the shop were trying to feed me electrolytes, gel, coke, energy bars. Diagnosis by the doctor in the group: I was not looking good. My cycling friends went and fetched my car, loaded up my stuff, and drove my car home for me. I proceeded to fall in bed and lay there for two hours. I have a low grade fever and feel absolutely like crap.
Have I mentioned how wonderful it is to have support from this group of nice people? I was so dizzy that I was unable to drive home.
There are two possible, uncorrelated people who I may caught this from. I was burning the candle at both ends, so my immune system may have been compromised.
Click on the link below to see photos of my new bike.
Here are photos of my bike. It is so beautiful. Click on the photos to enlarge.
Oooh la la. Rolf Vector Prima wheels, weight around 1450 gms.
Easton ES70 stem with carbon handlebars. I forget what the handle bars are called but they have a shallow drop.
Carbon shifter thingies.
Campy Record crankset (carbon and titanium). Compact, 50/34 with an 11/23 cassette in the rear. This is art.
Record rear derailleur
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Easton carbon seatpost. My Terry butterfly seat is old, yes. I will look for a new seat, but I do like my cushy seat and it feels sort of like a security blanket to me.
Posted by megabeth at September 16, 2006 03:09 PM
Man oh man! That is one sweet looking ride. I was so impressed by the shiny new bike that I almost forgot that you weren't feeling well. I hope you feel better soon.
Posted by: Cagey at September 16, 2006 05:27 PM
I can't say I appreciate your purchase, but I can appreciate the engineering and assembly of an excellent machine. You will enjoy it a lot!
Posted by: Outlaw3 at September 17, 2006 09:01 PM
Yipes, saw the pics and skipped the part where you are sick! Maybe you overdid it a little without enough fluids? Hope you are better soon too!
Posted by: Outlaw3 at September 17, 2006 09:02 PM
I've been around some sick people lately, so I think I caught a bug from one of them.
Nothing like getting sick to make one appreciate being well!
Posted by: megabeth at September 17, 2006 09:07 PM
I know almost nothing about bikes, but that is one neat looking machine. Hard to believe it is that light too. Hope you are feeling better soon so you can really enjoy the new ride.
Posted by: chris robinson at September 18, 2006 08:17 AM
I am so jealous now...
Posted by: Southtrek at September 18, 2006 12:06 PM
That thing is awesome! Love the carbon shift levers. I'm thinking of getting a compact crank, but not until after the MS150. Don't want to screw anything up training-wise.
Hope you're feeling better. It's great that the cycling crew took you home and got you situated.
Posted by: Howard at September 18, 2006 01:11 PM