I arrived home today after work (driving my truck) to see a large box out front.
Let me back up a minute…
I only rode my bike to work two days this week. I only rode home 1 day, as the other I got a ride home. My idea of another record mileage month is out the window. I’ve not been riding enough, but I’m not letting that bother me.
My wife will be home tomorrow, a bit earlier than originally planned. I’m glad she’s coming home, but it will cut even more into my bike riding time.
So anyway, I open the box and find a new bike.
It’s a Dahon Speed D7. It certainly won’t be my primary bike, but it could come in very handy for travelling, or even short around-town trips.
How many of you have a wife that would surprise you with something like that?
It folds up quite small. See how large the trunk bag appears on the folded bike.
It is officially too big to go as checked luggage on most airlines without oversize items fees, but I’m going to take it with me to Washington DC next month, and see how that works out. It’ll be nice to have my own transportation while on a business trip.
I was amazed that it came with fenders and a rear rack. I just threw on a cheap set of lights and my trunk bag, and it’s ready to go.
I did take the bike for a four-mile ride after getting it set up. I rode to the bank, the pizza place, and home again. I enjoyed some good food, a great beer, and a new bike from my wonderful wife.. Life is good.