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BTinNYC 06-06-22 08:00 AM

Bike delivery today but the road is closed!
 
FedEx delivery today, it's on truck!! But they're replacing the 1930's era infrastructure and today's work includes our driveway.
https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...794302cca7.jpg
Ahhh, NY. The super rides a Trek he bought from the equipment operator who now rides a Pinerello. When FedEx gets stopped at the end the block, they'll come get me.

JohnDThompson 06-06-22 10:52 AM

At least it wasn't this:

https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/newpix/2...5626449489.jpg

Iride01 06-06-22 11:59 AM

BTinNYC Hey, it's a new bike.... I think I'd be there at the barricade to meet FedEx so they don't just blow on by!

JohnDThompson So where did they leave the note if there was a bear in the driveway?

zandoval 06-06-22 12:11 PM


Originally Posted by BTinNYC (Post 22532257)

You from the front porch, "Hey!!! Didn't that guy operating the bucket just take off on a new Trek?"
Guy in the ditch, "I don't think he rode in on one..."

BTinNYC 06-07-22 05:43 AM

No bears in the driveway!

They crew pointed FedEx to the house, driver walked the box half a block, and I have my 4th new bicycle.
1. Sears 3 speed, '68ish,
2. Varsity for my 12th birthday '72,
3. Motobecane Nomade, '81, bought during college and still in regular rotation,
4. Endurace SL with all the goodies, my saddle and tape.
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...be676b126b.jpg

himespau 06-07-22 06:49 AM

Nice, and good on the FedEx driver to put in the extra effort to walk it to you.

gthomson 06-07-22 07:06 AM

I guess the FedEx driver knew how nice that bike was and made the extra effort. Congratulations on the new purchase. I haven't bought new since my Trek 800 Antelope in 1994!

Bear in the drive way, that's too funny. Probably better a bear than a moose!


pdlamb 06-07-22 07:18 AM


Originally Posted by gthomson (Post 22533491)
Bear in the drive way, that's too funny. Probably better a bear than a moose!

Avoid the driveway

I've walked around a moose at the porch. OK, I walked around the building when the moose was licking salt off the steps, and went in the back door. I'd stay in the car if it had been a bear!

And OP, that's a nice looking bike! Can it handle the road construction on your street?

t2p 06-07-22 09:27 AM

wow sweet lookin bike - congrats !

what tires are on that bike ... Conti's ?

( if so what model )

tkamd73 06-08-22 09:39 AM

I’m not a new bike fan, but I like that one!
Tim

BTinNYC 06-09-22 03:51 PM


Originally Posted by t2p (Post 22533648)
wow sweet lookin bike - congrats !

what tires are on that bike ... Conti's ?

( if so what model )

Yes, GP 5000 S TR. 30mm, measure 31. Rode them at 85 psi. This bike really smooths out the road and the tires have to be part of that equation.

Thanks for the compliments 😊.


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