Yesterday as I was cycling back from Maadi, 30km away from home approx. I got to go through a small bridge which had very wide gaps between the plates, it has horizontal and vertical gaps. unfortunately i underestimated the vertical gap size and this is what happened, the front wheel fell in the gap, i flipped over the forks snapped, thankfully nothing happened to me save for a few minor wounds. So this the end of Martina. Of course it can be fixed but i don't really trust it will be done correctly and will cost me needless money, so i thought about buying a new one.
I came across the Novara Randonee a reasonably priced touring bicycle with a "steel" frame, which comes with nice hardware and plus I have all the good stuff from the old one. Brooks Flyer Special saddle, Shimano M324 pedals, tubus ergo lo-rider. so it's perfect, i thought it was about time that i bought a more decent bike.
As I'd always like to think everything happens for a GOOD reason.. and this is only for the best...
The Novara Randonee from REI.com
donno wht to say !!!!! shware3 masr y3ni .. yabney ana b2aly 2 days kol manzel el tire yetkherem !!
ReplyDeletemosh kfaya el 3rbyaat .. l2 wel asphalt kaman :D yalla wla yhemmak
hahaha... i have been laughing about it madly! can you imagine? i think it is funny!
ReplyDeleteTry a Surly Long haul Trucker.
ReplyDeletewell bob, i checked the reviews of the Surly Long haul, though it seems like a great touring bicycle with an excellent frame, but apparently people say it's too heavy and a bit of a lousy ride! the novara is more sporty and i think it suits my needs. may be in the future i'll get the surly LHT with 26" but that will be for later, perhaps. The kona seems to be interesting as well. Thanks for the suggestion :-)
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