A lot of buyers still fell through, which is what I'm very used to on Craigslist. The guy who ended up buying it was new to geared bikes and biking in San Fran but was extremely excited. I'm glad to have the bike off my hands.
Some people develop emotional attachments to things that they use a lot. I think I have it for a very select few things. But even for this machine that carried me safely through 1000mi of the west coast, I didn't feel something special. It was a tool I could rely on, but not something I was in love with. Buddhists might see something wise in that sort of detachment, but I don't feel strongly about it one way or the other.
Matt sold his, too. Gabe shipped his back home for continued use and maybe a future tour.
So long, Aurora Elite:
2 comments:
Aw sad. I think that sort of attachment develops as you keep a bike over the decades. I can see not being attached after only having it for a couple months and one tour, but it would have been cool to have in 30 years with many stories under it.
On a related note I really want a touring bike with S&S couplers. After taking a bike on a plane once, it would be worth it.
I think you're right -- there's some point at which it becomes priceless. But I guess I'm too pragmatic to go for that after one tour.
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