Yeah. How's that for a lull, Mr. Chester?

Alright. 5 months without an update. Is that a record or something?
Damn well should be.
Sooo, quick update, although I seriously doubt anyone is still checking this thing out- living in Texas, back working in a bike shop, getting some riding in.
I don't think most people think of San Antonio when they think of great mountain biking, probably due to the dearth of mountains. But the trails here are pretty darned good. Most importantly, they're fun, and D is having a great time riding them.
Well, not today, since currently it's 27 degrees Fareinheit, and freezing rain is coming down. But 2 days ago she rode, and killed her second derailleur since we moved here. Umm, yeah, it gets a bit rocky.
Hmm. amazing, isn't it? So long between posts, and yet I have so little to say.
Oh, there's been some changes to the bike. I finally put some Phil Wood hubs on the Wily, along with a drop bar. It's really nice although Matt Chester would say I'm too low, and I'd be inclined to agree. It's a cool feeling being on drop bars in tight trees, dropping down steep ravines, going over rocks and roots. I think once I get a higher rise stem, I'll be dialled.
Speaking of the venerable Mr. Chester, I have always been drawn to his bikes, and to his philosophy. He's eschewing the blogapalooza gig at the end of the year, and while it's tempting me to chuck it as well, that's not why I'm mentioning it. I brought it up because I'm going to miss his infrequent, eloquent, enlightening posts. And I just noticed that his backlog of frames is 7 months.
Ahh, the lust for a new bike. How many have fallen into that trap? Well, I for one am trying to avoid it. As much as I'd love to own one of Matt's masterpieces, I don't need one, and am quite happy with my current bike. Although, it would be nice to have something fixed specific. And titanium would be smooth on the ol' back. Perhaps something designed for drop bars... See? That's how I get into trouble. Coveting stuff. Albeit really nice stuff from a one-man operation, and an environmentally concious one to boot.
O.K., it's getting late, and I have to attend a store meeting tomorrow.
Next time: Texas-style Punk Bike Enduro?

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