I was having some issues with adjusting the rear derailleur on my new bicycle. I found the greatest tutorial on Youtube. It worked like a charm.
Versus is using this video of John-Lee Augustyn in their promo reel to highlight the excitement of the TDF. I’m going to be on Mont Ventoux for the tour this year. There is enough drama, excitement and suspense in the tour that you shouldn’t need to use crashes ala Nascar to build a plot.
I guess this type of material is for those people who have short attention spans and can’t stay focused for 200 km / 5 hr stages.
I got the bicycling bug again and decided to purchase a geared bicycle.
I received the shoes and pedals in first from Nashbar.
The bicycle was very well-packed. Everything was covered in foam and cardboard. If you get one of these, be prepared to cut off about 30 zip ties. The bicycle arrived in perfect condition.
The Monza came with an owners manual and assembly instructions. The owners manual has no practical use. The assembly instructions were decent. I decided to assemble it right in the padded box.
The pedals are a perfect match for the bicycle. The cleats are red, which happen to match the Time (shoes) logo.
Here’s the finished bicycle. It looks beautiful and was a bargain with the components. It is definitely heavier than I would want at around 22 lbs. However, I’m a beginner and think that this is going to be a great beginner bicycle. I can purchase something more expensive after I improve my skills/ability.