I LOVE IT WHEN THINGS BREAK

When making a purchase I always go for the best quality available.  I like things that last a long time and are extremely reliable.  Given enough time and wear and tear...

... nearly everything breaks.

Here's the truth I've discovered, and it's not just bike parts...

... the replacement is almost always way better.

I was reminded this on a ride recently with a heartbroken friend.  The love of his life...

... had left.

Having had my own share of love gone wrong, I could relate.  I could also share the big picture, everyone of those girlfriends was replaced with someone better...

... and finally with Surfergirl.

Just this week my bookkeeper let me know she was retiring.  If you're looked for a good one, reasonably priced bookkeeper lately, you know they are hard to find.  I asked my CPA for a referral...

... not only does he offer that now, but at a much better rate than I was paying..

My chief designer moved on 2 years ago, best thing that happened to the business in a long time.  Forced me to rethink the entire process and put what is now, I believe...

... the finest experience in the industry.

Of course, we've all hit a nail, had the tire go flat, and realize there's just no way to proceed without getting...

... and brand new bike.

The real question is...

... should we wait until things break?

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164.5 lbs
5 hrs (Surfergirl had to watch meteor shower until 2am)
1 Rip On RaceDay Circuit
0 minutes recovery
20 minutes reading + Journaling