Dear Apes and Others;
I recently got a new Trek 1200c, which is a definite step-up for
me after riding POS WallyWorld 'Mountain Bikes' for the last 20 yrs or
so. $50.00 jobs that I would ride until they fell apart, then get
another. Had plenty of fun on them though. The 1200c is v e r y
smooth, nice on the hills, and reasonably comfortable, although I think
the 'C'Factor may be more of a Marketing Tool than a reality. I'm
really just as comfortable on a Trad.Road Bike as on the 1200c.(Plus, if
I were seeking c o m f o r t, I'd lie down and take a nap)... Anyhow, I
decided that One of these [censored] ain't enough, and I ordered a
2100.(2006) I think it will be a little more Responsive and fun, and
what the Hell, I'm 53 and Spoiled and somewhat insane, (forgot to
mention that I'm an ancient drummer in Il.). Also, I know next to
nothing about the tech involved with these beasts, although I have, by
necessity learned a little here recently out of necessity. I imagine
I'll wind up keeping the 1200c as a spare and spend more time on the
2100, but who knows. I do about 100m/wk, my current goal is 20m/day,
not quite there yet. I've enjoyed my lurkage on your ng; you Gentlemen
and Ladies are almost as 'interesting' as my drumming brethren.
jmt