I am now the proud owner of my second Scott bicycle: a 2010 CX Comp. Check it out:
Scott CX Comp
Aren’t there other things demanding my meager resources right now? Of course! But I decided to take my every-now-and-again compulsivity in combing the internet and all the local Scott dealers for this bike as a sign, not of a serious mental disturbance, but of genuine inspiration!
The office manager of the law firm in which my employer sub-leases his office really didn’t want me wheeling my road bike through the halls and into my boss’s office, and I didn’t want to leave the fully carbon CR1 locked in the garage; the building does not have bike lockers. Though I was assured that the only crime ever committed on the premises was the murder that happened in the parking garage a few years back (a husband in a contentious divorce case hired a hit man to kill his wife), that did nothing to assuage my fears about my bike possibly being stolen. These things, and my desire to do some light trail riding, finally got me to take the plunge.
I got it new rather than opting for the used one that went up for sale on Craigslist the same day I placed my irrevocable e-bay bid. I didn’t see that ad before I placed my bid, but it was for a 56cm, same as my road bike, and my road bike is on the large side for me, which I was told would be easier on my neck issues, but I will now learn this by experience. If you go by the whole where-the-top-tube-is-relative-to-your-crotch formula, a 54cm bike will fit me well. And there’s something about not being able to back out of the deal, not being able to send it back without paying a 25% restocking fee and shipping, and paying for shipping from Quebec, that just proves this bike was meant for me! I intentionally overrode all the safety mechanisms which could have kept me from making an improvident purchase. So even though a local dealer offered me a new 2011 model for $1,100 before sales tax, that bike still had to be ordered, and it’s blue and gray. I wanted a red one, and this one costs almost $200 less than that with all extra charges included. So…guess I can spend that savings on some pedals and a fitting. Kona Wah-Wahs, here I come!
I’m going to be putting my Bridgestone up for sale. It deserves an owner who will ride it with love and appreciation, singing as he or she tools around town shopping, etc.: “It ain’t heavy…it’s my Bridgestone….”
And now, when Cyclocross season starts up again, I’ll be ready! I’m sure my knee will be fully healed by then 
