Positive ranting today!

Two days and two posts! I have had lots to write just not any ambition as no one really reads this but me. The summer is fast fleeting and there are so many places I still want to ride. Been riding the new 29er a bit and still the Sojourn to work. The mileage has been down a bit this year on the bikes and up on the hiking. The picture of the bike in the house is stupid but, does show the bag set up. Not too keen on the handle bar bag on the mountain bike works much better on the Paramount. The seat bag is huge! And not really noticed while riding. The frame pack is the real jewel in this set up as it keeps the weight lower and items like the camera, gps and food close at hand. All of these bags are Jandd and are very well made and durable.

Just discovered that there are several permanents near the cabin and there is to be a partial rando series next year! Yea! I am so excited this is what I am gearing the Paramount for. I have also been getting the 29er set up for longer rides and overnighters. Haven't done any yet nor have I gone touring but, everyday I get a little closer.

Triumph has been at Moto-tech for the last two weeks waiting for a sprocket. What a pain in the ass. Luckily for me and them I have so many toys to play with I haven't really missed it other than more room in the garage. I have some plans to use it for planing routes for RUSA think I might try organizing a permanent or two. If that goes well than may look into being the RBA here. As no one else is really doing anything.

more later

jimbo

Rant

Haven't written much lately but, since there was a rant a bout me on the Hyde park blog I will rant back as he probably wont post my comments. His blog is "rediscover the joy" I never lost it. He is a real piece of work in stead of focusing on the fact that I went out of my way to his shop he is pissed that I didn't buy every thing there. I only overlooked a few items and wanted it right away to ride the bike the next day. Wont trouble him with any more of my "piddly ass shit". He should be happy I came in the door and spent another hundred bucks. Actually I am pissed at myself for not leaving the parts there and waiting for a few days. Anyhow now I have vented and he will not get any more of my money.

Oh what I have done is convert the paramount to a 650B as it is outlined on the Rivendale site. It works great if you have an old racer that measures right it lets you run a fatter tyre with fenders and it is way more comfortable. Have ridden it about 150 miles so far the longest being 67 or so.

More later,

jimbo

Update the post on the Hyde park blog has been removed and he never published my comment. He does have a few new posts that are more positive. He just may have learned something about people and the bike business. Or not, hope other customers have a better experiance than I. Mainly I just hope he doesn't discourage newbee bike riders with a sour puss attitude. We need more riders and happy ones!