It has been quite a while, i suppose

I have hit a slump. My average speed has dropped about 3 miles per hour and I have felt sluggish and really quite uninspired. To add insult to injury, I have sold the 2005 Specialized Allez. Speedius, we had a brief (but passionate) run.
To send him off, please peruse the following photos I took to advertise the bike:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/chiefjuss/sets/72157622070137958/

There it is in all its glory. A wonderful bike it was, just the frame was too big for me. I tried adjustments - shorter stem, low seatpost - but I realized that it would really never fit me right. Also, my knees started to ache and my elbows became sharply sore from being stretched out a little bit too far.




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well,
all that is going to change! I have long lusted after the Felt F85 - it is well specced with full shimano 105 components. I used to think I wanted a carbon frame, but after consideration I really think aluminum is the proper way to go. I checked for dealers in my area, and came across Get A Grip Cycles. I called - they did not have the F85 but they DO have the F75. Not only that, but the dealer will sell the F75 at the F85 price - a $1550 bike for $1200!

Sweet!

I'm going tomorrow to pick it up. I will go and get it fitted properly to avoid the joint problems I have been having in the past. I'll let you know how i like it.

Here is an extensive review.