My New Transportation
A few weeks ago, I finally managed to sell my Chevy Cobalt. Since then, I have been looking for a new way of getting around. Originally, I wrote a post about my new ride being a set of rollerblades. However, it’s not that easy getting around town on rollerblades.
A New Bike
So instead, I decided to buy a new bicycle. Check it out:
I’ve been looking at bikes for about a month now before I finally pulled the trigger and bought one yesterday. Performance Bike has a huge sale going on right now on their 2008 models and it’s a good time to buy a bike. The bike I got is a Scattante Roma, which was originally an $800 bike and I managed to get it for half that.
I used to be a huge cyclist when I lived in Wisconsin and have done rides over 50 miles before. I had a road bike and mountain bike at home and really liked my road bike because it was so much faster. However, it was a little uncomfortable for normal day to day riding.
Therefore, I decided to go with a straight bar road bike because it still feels a little like a mountain bike but with all the benefits of a road bike. I’m really excited to hop on this thing today and tomorrow and give it a good ride. I haven’t ridden a bicyle since I lived in Honolulu so it’s been awhile.
So look forward to some pictures from some of my rides in the near future!
Posted on: January 9th, 2009
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Nice looking bike. I’m thinking of doing the same thing when I move to Portland.
Sexy.
But how bout an update on your decision to quit your job to blog full time? I’m curious how everything is going for you and I bet everyone else is too.
Great bike. I’m a big fan of Preformance Bikes, too. I bought my bike online, had it delivered to the store, and picked it up. When the gears weren’t working correctly, I took it back and they fixed it. No fuss, no muss.
Now, I’m regularly commuting on my bike, plus it’s my favorite mode of transportation when I need to do a lot of short jounts in small places.
That car only has two wheels!
No, but seriously, I’m a cyclist myself. I’ve got a Bianchi road bike.
Cool. I’ve been looking to get a bike myself for those short trips. Am currently checking out folding bikes though, since I want to be able to take mine on the train, or up a building, if needed.
Why you have sold your Chevy Cobalt.I am fan of Chevy. I love bikes too it is really suitable for the city riding and yours looking too cute..
A bike is a must these days. It’s not only a bike. It is a great investment, both in your health and for future savings. It is not necessary to run your car if you have to go somewhere. Having a bike is a great thing. All our family members have similar type of bikes and they love it…
Bill
@Neil I just got a folding bike and love it. If I want to go a short distance, I ride the bike. If I want to go a longer distance, but stil want to ride, I put it in the backseat of the car, and I’m ready.
Here’s a picture of mine: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lisanewton/3110011261/
Sweet ride dude! That’s a damn good deal too for a brand new bike.
Great bike! Once we move to Portland MAYBE Ill start riding again (too afraid of traffic)
pretty good looking bike
Hey u have got a very nice bike. Great means of transportation as you can have a good exercise while riding your bike. Take good care of it
Nice bike — did you pick it up in a store or on Craigslist? You can find a lot of quality used bike on the CL.
I got it at Performance Bike while living in Phoenix. Turned out to be an awesome bike!