Thanks one and all for your kind words. As Chris rightfully pointed out, it's a reminder NOT to put her aside. And Friar suggests I have no more talk of selling her and ya know... I can't let her go! She's more than just a pretty face as Friar also pointed out, she's a fine spirited filly who's at home in the mountains and twisty roads. This weekend, at the Nelson RAT Raid my girl lead a group of highly skilled riders through some of the BEST riding roads on earth... leaving everyone content in a ride well done!!!

So... I will keep 'er folks. I will continue to lean on this forum for advise, ideas and support. Together my wonderful Cardinal and I shall raise the bar again and again towards the endless goal of satisfaction and joy.

As a side note... man, can this bike handle!! She flew through these roads this weekend like NEVER BEFORE. All I had to do was hang on!!


Live to love, love to live.