Iprepared my Citi shopping list [as of 12/31] based on my research and responses to various questions I have asked. Thanks to Nanda of Spin Cyclz for his help. I expect to begin purchasing when and as budget permits.
Background in three earlier posts :
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Slightly windier today than yesterday. Just a bit slower too. Although the first half of the ride, I picked up my average speed .7 of a mile. I lost all of it during the back half.I’m sure some of it was the wind and some me. Anyway, I burned calories and that is good. Plus, I’m getting my legs back. BTW, I rode my Trek 5200 again today. If I ride tomorrow, I’ll ride my Trek Project One on a shorter hillier 13 mile route. From the house, out & back. [click to expand graphic]
Via e-mail and from this blog, I’m trying to get information I need to make the best sight-unseen, have-not-ridden, buying decision possible. This technique has worked well for me in the past, in that I purchased 3 recumbents this way. All are perfect fits–no regrets. I don’t want to blow this purchase.
Following are a series of questions and answers from Nanda, Spin Cyclz. In a few instances, the responses are a bit more me than Nanda. I wanted to have a full build at Spin Cycle. However, given components that Nanda cannot get and the fit I need, I’ll buy the frame-set from him and build the bike here. This was the original plan.
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From these responses, I’m building a shopping list so that I can budget for the purchase. I’ve also asked VikB [BROL member and the owner of a RANS Street CF, a Surly Big Dummy, & a Surly Pugsley] a few questions. Vik rides with several of the components I’m interested in.
Now, I’ll have my wheels built; buy components as my budget allows; and then order the frame-set [relative to its availability]. I want to complete my purchases by the end of March ’09.
Next up–my shopping list.
