Well, I can now officially retire my 1985 bicycle. No more out-of-control teens laughing at my ride - which was older than them and gave me NO CRAP. I put over 3,500 miles on it (5,600 km) over the years, including about five where I didn't ride it at all!
I went to the bike shop where I used to get my old bike repaired to see if they had any good bikes. The cheapest was $460 on sale! I couldn't afford that with gas the way it is! I then went to a sporting goods store. Closer, but they didn't have a hybrid racing/mountain bike. $220-250.
I finally went to the sporting goods store in a dying mall (where I normally get my clothing). THE bike was hanging for the ceiling - a racing bike, BLUE (my favorite color - matches my car), and ONE SALE at $180! I bought it! I even talked to the salespeople and was forward - I made that a goal!
One bad thing - after trying to ride it, the rear tire kept going flat!
I took it in to the shop today, after they asked me to go to a store 20 miles away to get a new inntertube (they didn't carry it!). They fixed it AND reimbursed me for the tube and the mileage.
It ended up costing me $180 after that (with tax, the bike was $190).
I have to pay my credit card now! 
This whole thing -> 
<- I deserve these! :) 
Tags: Mm75 Bicycle
