A New Mountain Bike In My Future?

It has been a little over a year since I had left my position at Cadence 120. One perk I certainly miss was the opportunity to ride a new demo bike every year. I had not owned a mountain bike since 1990 when I sold my '89 Specialized Rockhopper Comp.

Before I had made the decision for a lifestyle/career change, I had already ordered my new 2005 mountain bike demo, a Giant Reign 1. It was at the store a couple of months before I left, but hadn't been ridden since I had not yet sold my 2004 demo, a Giant VT 1. Unfortunately, the bike I had ordered was not a hot, desirable model for the Mobile area, so Brad was stuck with it for a while. Every time I came into the store he said he had a bike that would be perfect for me. I told him as soon as I had enough money saved up, I would be in to purchase the bike.

Well the time is near, and when I was in the store last, there was a customer picking up his new 2005 Reign 1. Brad had finally sold the bike. I guess that means I am off the hook on that one and can buy what ever mountain bike I desire now.

With the cooler weather here, it will certainly be more enjoyable riding in the woods than out on the roads in the brisk winds of the season. I hope to see you soon on the local trails!