The Dilemma

I have been riding my bike now for 2 years, and have come across a horrible problem.  The new bike of the year problem.  You see, when I first started riding I did not know if I would be riding for very long, or let alone like it, so we bought the most economic bike that would meet my needs--the Trek 3700 (bought mid-September, 2007).

This bike was the perfect bike to learn to ride on.  I would ride up the road and ride the Provo Trail many times, but it did not take long for me to want to ride on dirt.  So I then took the bike to Lambert Park, and that is where I began my first rides.  I loved riding the dirt and despite many falls, and mishaps I kept riding trying to get better.  It did not take long before I felt like I wanted to upgrade to a bike that was meant for the dirt. 

Not knowing much about bikes I put my trust in the local bike shop and was directed to a 2007 Trek WSD Fuel Ex (bought November, 2007).  This was the perfect bike for me.  It was a full suspension bike, that made riding all of the trails at Lambert Park that much easier.  I loved it and riding the trails became that much more fun, and I started to get better.

After only riding a bike for a couple of months I came to the next step in my riding and decided I wanted to ride.  This seemed like the natural course for me to go and I did.  In December of 2007 I joined one the of teams in the area, and spent 2008 racing and riding on my Fuel.  I loved this bike, there were no complaints.  But then my husband had to go and ruin it.  He had to go and buy me a Superfly.

Now of course I am not complaining one bit about this purchase, I love my Superfly.  Let me reiterate I absolutely love my Superfly.  However it has tainted me against my Fuel and 26 inch wheels.  I enjoy riding my fuel, but it is not the same and I much more love riding my Superfly.  So now my world is complete and I have the ultimate bike and would not think twice about riding anything different.....or would I.

Here is the dilemma...

The new ultimate of bikes, the Superfly 100.  I have known about this bike for quite some time, but was not worried.  I love my bike and do not need or want anything else.  But then I saw the bike at the store, and then I sat on the bike at the store, and then I rode the bike at the store.  The bike has a great full suspension, but is also very stiff.  I could have a light full suspension bike, with 29 inch wheels, but also a bike I could race.  I could have the best of both worlds, full suspension and almost hard tail.

So what do I do?  Do I sell my Fuel and Superfly and get this fabulous new bike, or do I keep what I have and ride the fuel occasionally?  This is the dilemma, or so it was until yesterday.

Merry Christmas!  Thanks honey!  I can't wait to ride my new bike!  My husband spoils me.  He tried to keep it a secret, but needed some details to order the bike.  By the way does anyone want to buy my Trek Fuel?