From 4b3e07173e56cfa7e04d2b0ec4b04186765a3dea Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: jbowdre Date: Mon, 1 Jul 2024 21:49:32 -0500 Subject: [PATCH] New entry via EchoFeed --- markdown/incoming/new-ride.md | 21 +++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 21 insertions(+) create mode 100644 markdown/incoming/new-ride.md diff --git a/markdown/incoming/new-ride.md b/markdown/incoming/new-ride.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..4b9da8b --- /dev/null +++ b/markdown/incoming/new-ride.md @@ -0,0 +1,21 @@ +--- +title: "New Ride!" +published: "2024-07-02T02:48:06.560768Z" +updated: "2024-07-02T02:48:06.560768Z" +--- + +Remember how I mentioned my cycling habit in my last (and first) ["week in review" post](/this-week-2024-06-29/#cycling)? Well, I bought a new-to-me bike yesterday. + +I've been riding a Trek Verve 1 since I (re)started riding in 2020. It's a hybrid bike and has served me well, but I've lately started wanting a bike with a less upright riding position. I didn't want to go for a full-on road bike though since my rides often incorporate rough pavement, grass, dirt, and gravel. A friend happened to mention they had a bike they needed to get rid of, so I went to check it out. + +And came home with it. + +![A blue bicycle with yellow accents is parked against a chain-link fence. The bike features disc brakes and sports a water bottle and storage pouch on the frame. In the background, a lake and trees are visible.](https://bear-images.sfo2.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/jbowdre-1719879707.jpg) + +It's a very gently used [2016 Specialized Crosstrail Disc](https://www.specialized.com/us/en/crosstrail-disc/p/106407). Like my previous steed, it's a hybrid bike that will be reasonably adept on the roads, paved multi-use paths, and dirt/gravel trails near my home. Compared to the Verve, the Crosstrail brings a more forward-leaning posture, an extra gear, and a suspension fork that can be easily locked for smooth roads or unlocked to absorb impacts on rougher terrain. + +*Oh, and it's much **prettier** than the boring solid black of the Trek!* + +I took it for a ~13 mile spin this morning and it felt great. I think this one will suit my riding style quite well. I'm looking forward to racking up some miles on it! + +=> https://blog.jbowdre.lol/new-ride/ 📡 Originally posted on jbowdre's weblog \ No newline at end of file