I promised a post about the bike. Now officially called "Swift Killer" after an encounter with an unfortunate small, black and white, insectivorous bird.
I took the option of the 1150GS rather than the standard 650. I've got a 1200GS at home and thought I could handle it. Let's just admit it. It is too big for me. It is too tall for me to touch the ground and it is too heavy for me to hold as soon as it gets off the upright. I have dropped it 6 times already (always when stationary) and have to rely on the kindness and patience of the team to help me lift it. Hubris - the pride that cometh before the fall. Or in my case, the drop.
On the plus side it is more stable in the winds, finds its way through gravel better and is 15km/h faster. That gives me the chance to stop for photos and then catch up. Or ride at the front with "Team Munro" and see the wildlife before they are scattered to the four winds by the bike pack. (Actually, there is only one wind - West - but it makes up for it in speed).
Would I swop it for the 650. No, as long as it is moving it is fine. It only hurts when I stop.
I took the option of the 1150GS rather than the standard 650. I've got a 1200GS at home and thought I could handle it. Let's just admit it. It is too big for me. It is too tall for me to touch the ground and it is too heavy for me to hold as soon as it gets off the upright. I have dropped it 6 times already (always when stationary) and have to rely on the kindness and patience of the team to help me lift it. Hubris - the pride that cometh before the fall. Or in my case, the drop.
On the plus side it is more stable in the winds, finds its way through gravel better and is 15km/h faster. That gives me the chance to stop for photos and then catch up. Or ride at the front with "Team Munro" and see the wildlife before they are scattered to the four winds by the bike pack. (Actually, there is only one wind - West - but it makes up for it in speed).
Would I swop it for the 650. No, as long as it is moving it is fine. It only hurts when I stop.
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