Category: Flora

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Leica M, 350 mm Telyt – R

Leica M, 100 mm Apo Elmarit – R + 2 x Apo

Been an interesting week… which began ANEW last Saturday…
when I went to look at, and took possession of, a used, large frame (35″ inseam),
relatively current, 2008, road bike, found on Craigs List, at a price that I can almost afford.
Seventy miles, and few thousand calories burned, later; I love to ride again.
I enjoyed riding my “burro” (an early 80s Miyata Trail Runner) for the last 30 years.
But I have not “loved” riding; sitting upright; on that large cushy saddle.
Not like I loved the 70s Motobecane Grand Tour (stolen) and Motobecane Grand Record which replaced the Tour.
I’d actually forgotten the speed and efficiency of a well designed road bike that “fits.”
Now I’m remembering past rides out to Monches and Holy Hill and all around the East Side;
and biking up the Locust Street hill with little Tanya in the Canondale Bugger trailer.
So here’s my “last” bike… a Motobecane Super Strada… a decent and “efficient” rode ride.

Leica M, 100 mm Apo Elmarit – R