Sweeter Ride
August 28th, 2006 by Editor BI got my new bike from Adam’s. It was ready about ten days earlier than expected. I’d wanted to get the same bike I’d had before, a Raleigh Venture 5.0. But I guess the factory was out of stock, at least in my size. So I ended up getting the comparable model from the competition: Giant’s Sedona LX.
So far, I’m very impressed. It seems to ride even better than the Raleigh. Perhaps I’m simply seduced by the shiny new gears.
But I don’t think so. It feels rock solid. Let’s see. It’s got a 23″ Oversize ALUXX butted FluidForm aluminum frame, an SR Suntour Magnesium 75mm fork, Shimano push-button shifters, Hayes MX-2 disc brakes and MTB Comfort Anti-Puncture 26 x 1.95″ tires with Slime Sealant-Filled Tubes.
Yeah, I think this will get me around town. It cost a few bucks but it’s worth it. This is my primary means of transportation. And I won’t be leaving this on my front porch where it can be stolen. They’ll have to break into the house if they want to get their hands on this one.
PS: A big thanks to Elliott and Wink for the loaners.





August 29th, 2006 at 12:15 pm
Nice indeed. Don’t let someone run off with those fancy quick-release disc braking tires!
August 29th, 2006 at 1:40 pm
Dang! You got shocks, pegs… lucky! You ever take it off any sweet jumps?
August 30th, 2006 at 9:09 pm
Nice, B man! You deserve such sweet wheels.
Peace,
Tim
August 31st, 2006 at 2:32 pm
[...] When I bought my new bike, I asked the dealer if they had any record of my previous purchase. They hunted around and printed out a receipt for me. [...]
September 2nd, 2006 at 11:41 am
Disc Brakes!