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?
