Sunday, April 7, 2013

     Anthony and I went on a little ride today, just north of 20 miles. Today's ride was to break in
Anthony's new touring bike. The Secteur he has just can't handle all the weight of touring. He is
keeping the bike, to do training rides and one day tours like the Big Dam Bridge 100.
     He got a Novara Safari. The only bad reviews we read were about the bar tape unraveling and
the seat. Well we switch the seat with the Specialized Riva off my Secteur since I'm using a Fizik
saddle. The bar tape did unravel, just like the reviews said it would, but that's not a big issue. As for the rest of the bike, it performed better than expectations.  It has Deore hubs, derailleurs, brakes, Sram attack twist shifters, and Reynolds 520 steel frame. He was very impressed with the ride quality, commenting on how stable it was and smooth. (Thanks to 700 42c tires.)
     There is some small modifications he wants to do, but nothing major. We still have to get a
front rack and fenders for it. It is going to be a very good touring bike. I hope he puts thousands of
miles on it. With me riding along side of course, he better not leave me at home while he has all the fun.
   Next weekend we are planning another S24O to Wooly Hollow. Not sure how he will carry all of
his stuff without a front rack, but we will figure it out. I'm ready to go again. I can't wait to get out on the road again. The Katy Trail trip should be next month. The only thing holding us back is getting the front racks for both bikes and small items. Those small items add up way to fast. Seems that cycling always has something to buy.

Anthony's new ride.



He wanted a picture with the cows.