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!
Published on January 9th, 2009. And don't forget to check out my book, Life After the Cubicle.
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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!
now i also decided to bike to work, i love it, make my body feel more healthy. i really love cycling!