Remember that I was looking for a new bike? Maybe not, because I posted that text from another account, but here it is: @thankyoubicycle/choosing-a-new-bike
Long story short, the first on the list was the Orbea Rise and just amazing, a couple of days ago one appeared in the local classifieds. After some negotiation, Orbea Rise is my new favorite toy as of today. Although I thought I'd spend the first day making sure everything was bolted down and in place, I couldn't resist and took it out for a smal ride on a local trail through the woods. This forest track is completely flat, so I haven't been able to test how it performs on big climbs and downhills, but I plan to in a few days on my local trail.
First impressions are GREAT! Very manoeuvrable bike, solid frame, excellent grip and the thing that surprised me the most - I have never ridden a more comfortable bike. I can't wait to steal a few hours tomorrow and take it out on a slightly more demanding terrain.
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