the bike is actually ready!! the bags arrived last week, with the big help of scott felter, the Porcelain Rocket heart and soul. they fit perfectly, and seem rugged and light at the same time...
i've been riding with them in the past few days, and it is soooooooo heavy to ride around like that. i mean, the whole bike only gained around 11 kilograms, but it is not like putting the weight on the rider. having all those extra kg on the bike makes them act like a truck- under steering, hard to accelerate and slower to stop. it does make you feel like an adventurer, and encourages you to take it easy, and enjoy the views. you are not going to go fast anyway...
the weather has warmed up considerably, and riding early in the morning is a wonderful experience these days. the air is cold, but not too cold, and the light is mellow and soft. every trail is a photo opp.
talk about making sure nothing is sprouting out of your bag... this guy's dreadlocks are actually touching his wheel when he rides...
next week- cross israel in 4 days. sweet.
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