I was thinking about getting a new mountain bike for the last few months. I had a CCM Ice bike since 1994 or so, and it was starting to show its age. Rust, bad brakes, minor gear problems, handle grips wearing, scratches, etc. It does still work fine, though.
![[new bike]](http://gallery.gushue.net/albums/random/abk.thumb.jpg "[click to enlarge]")
But I’m glad I waited for a few months. This week SportChek had a sale, and I got a $299 Arashi Tread bike for $179. It’s a 21 speed, with shocks on both front and rear wheels. Easy shifting gears. And it looks pretty nice.
I bought it on Thursday. Friday, it was cold and raining. Saturday, it was freezing and it snowed. Big change from last weekend, when it was 20+ degrees. It’s starting to warm up again though, and the roads are getting dry again. Maybe I’ll go for a ride later if it’s not too cold.
Hey Chris, Whats up? I need to get my LJ setup again … “I had a CCM Ice bike since 1994 or so, and it was starting to show its age.” I still got one of them, but both the tires are pretty warped, and the brakes are horrible. Go Canadian Tire POS!
Use IRC you weirdo! ;) But how is your LJ not set up anymore? All you have to do is login and post stuff.
Actually, I found that CCM bike to be pretty good over the years. I didn’t buy an assembled one, I put it together myself. And the brakes on mine are mostly horrible from most of the pads being worn away after so much use.
But I won’t be riding that one anymore!