Tuesday, May 5, 2009

"It's about the bike"

Lance Armstrong wrote a best seller called, "It's Not About the Bike." If you read his book, you'll discover Lance's title is deceiving; mine is not.

My bicycle for this upcoming adventure called "XC09" is a 2008 Cannondale SuperSix 1. For those of you who don't spend weekends, holidays, and the odd evening in bike shops, the SuperSix has a carbon fiber frame. Without water bottles, seat pack, pump, spare spokes, bike computers, extention arms...the bike weighs in under fifteen pounds, very light. I'm afraid to weigh the bike fully loaded for the trip. Previously, I rode Aluminum Cannondale bikes; I much prefer the carbon fiber - it's stiff and responsive, without being a harsh ride.

Only four more days to departure.

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3 comments:

  1. UnknownMay 5, 2009 at 1:58 PM

    Good job on the blog Jim!! I'm looking forward to following your big adventure. Have a good time and be safe. I'll keep you posted on what your missing here at home!

    Margaret

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  2. Cris PeacockMay 5, 2009 at 4:57 PM

    Safe travels Jim! We're headed to Boston ourselves to see Keely. We'll be going the easier, softer way--Jet Blue! Glad I stumbled onto your blog so we'll be able to follow your progress. Hugs, Cris & Phil

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  3. Susan PantleMay 6, 2009 at 3:30 PM

    Jim:
    Just back from Raja Ampat & N. Sulawesi yesterday and saw your blog this morning. Good luck and look forward to hearing more about your adventure. You are so great at keeping a journal of your trips. Hope for more downs than ups for you - that is hills of course! Susan P.

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