My Past Years Bicycling Experience

I purchased a Schwinn Voyager GS in March of '07 to get back into cycling and quickly grew out of it. I wanted something a little more substantial, more exotic. Well, after some research here and all over the net, I decided on a Giant FCR 2. I couldn't find one living in such a remote area. (BTW, I've been trying to change my profile location to Big Bend National Park, but am experiencing technical difficulties.) Anyway, I decided on a new Giant OCR 3 that I was able to find 4 hours away. It was okay but I really didn't like the drop bars. In the meantime, I bought a Kona Mountain Fire. It was a good bike for the "off road" riding around here. But, I was still unsatisfied. I sold the Kona and contacted Peak Cycles in Boulder, CO. They helped me pick out parts to totally reconfigure the Giant. I installed 2" riser bars, new shifters, brake levers, saddle and post. I also put on new MKS pedals to eliminate the toe clips and 700 X 32's. THIS BIKE IS GREAT! It is like a true hybrid. I will be posting pictures and more details of what I learned during the process. If anyone is considering doing or has done a project like this let me know.