Megan,

I could do with having that translated. What is meant by that? I used to
live in the states, but it was obviously too long ago..

(-:
Matt


Megan Landen wrote:

> The coolest comment I've heard so far occurred the other night as some
> idle high-school kids saw me riding by:
>
> "Pimp /my /ride..."
>
> */Matt Elliston <mpe@...>/* wrote:
>
> Dennis,
>
> It never ceases to amaze me that people don't realise that I can hear
> their comments as I pass by. Mostly its just pleasant, awe struck
> folk,
> but occasionally I get to hear criticism and derogatory comments.
> Thankfully I tend to be a resilient chap, so it doesn't wear me down.
> Another thing I notice is that motorists wait at intersections much
> longer than necessary just to gork as I pass by. Couldn't say this
> is a
> problem, though..
>
> As for average speeds, I've never cycled at such high average
> speeds as
> I have on my Baron. The real impediment to good averages though is
> all
> of the obstacles! Cars, kids, dogs, bikes, traffic lights.... it's
> only
> on the open road that you get good results..
>
> Still, many a roadie will pass me on a hill. And in turn, I pass
> them on
> the other side!
>
> I hope you grow to love your Baron. I did!
>
> Matt
>
>
> Dennis Tresenriter wrote:
>
> > I got my new/used Baron out for a 45 mile shakedown ride last
> Tuesday
> > along with a couple 20 milers late in the week.
> >
> > Like I mentioned earlier, the headset was crappy when I got it
> and I had
> > to replace it. I also swapped out the thumb shifters for some SRAM
> > Rocket Shorties that I had laying around. I also had to cut 3"
> off of
> > the boom since I'm 5'7" tall. Being short also caused me to
> remove the
> > headrest. I don't have neck trouble anyway and the headrest was
> just
> > getting in the way.
> >
> > The bike handled beautifully. It also shifts very well with the
> Rocket
> > Shorties even with the internal routing. The brakes are quiet and
> > working excellent. The only tinkering that I had to do was
> alignment of
> > the power idler (it sucks) and the front return idler. The chain is
> > fairly quiet in all gears now.
> >
> > So far, my average speeds aren't any better than my high racers,
> but I
> > assume that is an adjustment thing for my muscles that I seem to go
> > through on every new bike. The only downside has been the total
> > stopping of a couple oncoming cars driven by old folks. I don't
> know
> > what the problem is unless they think I'm a dog or something and
> that
> > I'm going to swerve over in front of them. :)
> >
> > Anyway, nice ride so far.
> >
> > -Dennis
> >
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