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redneckdude · 08-03-2008, 03:25 PM

A little a bout my bike. I ride a Trek 460, circa 1984. I bought this bike at a place called Helping Hands which is a thrift store. I paid $20. Tuned it up. To date I have only put about 800 mi. of it as I haven't had much time to ride. I have put a set of clip on pedals, a computer and a new saddle. I recently had to put a new set of wheels on it as I ahve now joined the over the bar scar club. While riding with some friends and at about 30 mph just kinda run off the road. I crumpled my front tire and broke a rib. as a result. Other than that the bike recovered very well. I have put about another 150 mi on it after the crash.

The bike is an old steel frame and I really love it. I wouldn't trade it for anything, and when I get done traveling I will buy a new bike but will always keep my steelie. I too can't stress the helmet issue enough. When I went down, my hips hit first then my shoulder producing a whipping effect with my head. I broke my helmet, adn believe that if it hadn't been for my helmet the crash may have been fatal.

I love to ride, I just don't have time, and I feel like the king of the world after riding 25-30 miles.

Scot

08-03-2008, 03:25 PM	#53 (permalink)
redneckdude Upright Location: Arkansas	A little a bout my bike. I ride a Trek 460, circa 1984. I bought this bike at a place called Helping Hands which is a thrift store. I paid $20. Tuned it up. To date I have only put about 800 mi. of it as I haven't had much time to ride. I have put a set of clip on pedals, a computer and a new saddle. I recently had to put a new set of wheels on it as I ahve now joined the over the bar scar club. While riding with some friends and at about 30 mph just kinda run off the road. I crumpled my front tire and broke a rib. as a result. Other than that the bike recovered very well. I have put about another 150 mi on it after the crash. The bike is an old steel frame and I really love it. I wouldn't trade it for anything, and when I get done traveling I will buy a new bike but will always keep my steelie. I too can't stress the helmet issue enough. When I went down, my hips hit first then my shoulder producing a whipping effect with my head. I broke my helmet, adn believe that if it hadn't been for my helmet the crash may have been fatal. I love to ride, I just don't have time, and I feel like the king of the world after riding 25-30 miles. Scot __________________ Just think 6 feet above the ground is better than 6 feet below ground!