New Bike...

Went shopping for a new bike today. I have been wanting to get one for awhile now. Every time that we drive thru the Presidio or into the Marin Headlands, I always wish that I had a bike to explore each without the confines of a car. Plus, owning a bike in the Bay Area is the thing to do. With the wealth of scenic beauty, great weather, and healthy vibe, owning a bike is a must. Anyway, John gave me a gift card towards a new bike for Xmas, so we went to Mike's Bikes in SOMA to pick one out. We looked at two models. The first was a Specialized, and the second was a Gary Fisher. After riding both around the neighborhood, I decided to go with the Gary Fisher. It is the Kaitai model (full specs). It just felt and rode better. Of course after buying the bike, I ended up getting a new helmet (which took more time to pick out than the bike...hehehe), a bike lock, and a trunk mounted bike rack. Hopefully the weather will be nice tomorrow because we are thinking of taking our bikes out to Golden Gate Park for my maiden voyage. Whohoo!!!