Derailed but not Deterred.

The master bikes man

  So today is what I am considering the first step to my trip across the US.  It was the third day the UPS man attempted to deliver my bike, and he was successful...I was home.  I rushed over to my buddies Mikes place to put it together.  Once there we started assembling the bike.  The bike was gorgeous! A smooth blue so soothing to the eyes.  But wait...there were a few parts missing...and then we discovered the rear derailleur was bent during shipping. So sad news Bike number 1 is going back and I have to wait for bike number 2 to come!  On a plus not, the Brooks saddle looks great with the blue on the bike.  I'm getting excited to start this trip.  Over the next few months I will start creating my systems for my bike tour.  I will keep you updated.

The box...Still need to come up with a name for the bike.

The saddle that will cushion my butt the entire trip!