Let me explain.
I used to be a gear snob, at least when it came to bikes. I drooled over the latest products and created wish lists for all kinds of things. When funds were good I spoiled myself with sweet little this's and hot little that's.
Then, about 6 years ago, something in me shifted. I started pondering, then living a more minimalist lifestyle. Smaller home. Less stuff. Less clothes, less belongings, less social commitments, less everything. Especially less purchases. Of any kind.
Anyone who follows me knows I am passionate about mountain biking. Even that took a more minimalist flavour with me. Less switching up gear just for the sake of it. Less keeping up with the latest technology. Less actually caring about any of it too.
Much MORE of being really happy with whatever I had and where ever I was. Much MORE of creating riding experiences based on places, people and fun. Much, much more of a life based on adventures than on 'stuff.'
Then this spring my good ole steed (bike) started behaving like all aging mechanical things do. Parts stopped working well no matter how much love they were given and I found myself in the position of contemplating a purchase.
I'm no longer good at parting with money. Not that I'm a hoarder, just that spending and buying fights against a minimalist viewpoint and it put me in a quandary. In the end we decided that a new bike made more sense, especially given our retirement is fast approaching and living minimally will be amping up even more. So, thanks to a special discount I ordered this beauty and picked it up today.
Final note. I'll be donating my old steed ensuring it doesn't end up in landfill. At least not yet. (Before you ask - it's already spoken for).
Feeling grateful,
Louise
Virgin solo ride. She performed beautifully. I think I'll call her 'The Orange Crush'
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