Bikes!

A couple of your former classmates paid me an unexpected visit the other day. Upon entering my house, one of them said, "Wow, Mr T, you have a lot of bikes!" Then, in true Mill Valley one-upmanship fashion, she continued, "My Dad has more than you."

Riding bikes is something I do to stay fit, relax and clear my head. A bike ride is my version of a space walk. Its a great way to work things out in my mind.

I've got several bikes, each ridden with a different purpose. Here they are:


The workhorse (above): the bike I ride the most. Cannondale Synapse. Carbon fiber frame. Fast, agile, light (18 lbs) and comfortable.


Mountain Bike: Specialized Stumpjumper Hardtail. Aluminum. A descendant of the first mass-produced mountain bike. 23 lbs.


Fixed gear: Schwinn Madison. Off season/pre season training bike. The most difficult bike to ride, because you can't coast on it. Makes you a better bike handler. Steel frame, 22 lbs.


27 speed: Lemond Tete de Course. Titanium frame. Great bike, but a little too big for me. Just sold. 19 lbs.


Super bike project: Lemond Victoire. Carbon Fiber frame. Building from hand picked parts. When finished, this bike will weigh just over 16 lbs.