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New Bike


So turns out Dr. Jones is totaled - awesome. Except not so much. There's something about your first racing bike that makes you really attached to it..Jones wasn't just a bike, he was my partner in crime and part of the family. Everyone knows him! That's why I decided I'm keeping the frame as a momento even after I get my new bike.
So now comes the hard part: what piece of aluminum and carbon fiber is going to fill the bike treads of the Doctor? It's going to have to be a pretty SWEET bike to fill his shoes - he was one hell of a machine that carried me thousands of miles.

So far I'm looking at:
Cervelo - which would be ridiculous!
Specialized - match Chris?
Trek - like lance
Felt - my first racing company... will always have a special place in my heart

I'm hoping maybe I can work enough the next month to afford a $2,000 bike...upgrade a little. Maybe I can beg for money and weedle my way in with the bike shop to mooch off all the discounts I can. Maybe I can e-mail citysport's CEO and beg for sponsorship..who knows. It's worth a try.
My 'realistic" dream bike is the Cervelo S1...it's $2,200 but an AMAZING bike for the cost. My friend Max from the team has it, and it's just ridiculous. And it's my old racing colors! If I could get that, I would die of happiness-literally. This is not "starter" bike like my old one, this is the real deal. Maybe finally I'd be taken seriously on the circuit?
Maybe I'll get another job or something to see if I can raise so serious money...we'll see.

Oh and if anyone wants to donate to my pathetic bike-needing cause, please let me know ;)

love love love,
me

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