Today was the day! I had refused to go anyplace all week until it was dark enough that I was convinced that UPS had gone home for the night. I didn't want to miss a moment of the experience of receiving my bike. I didn't want to look in my mailbox and find a UPS notice saying "we were here, where were you!" Late in the day, I went down to walk my dog, naturally only in areas where I could continue to keep a sharp eye out for the "Wells Fargo Wagon."
I was totally surprised to see a small carton sitting in the foyer, it was marked E-Z Pak, and my name was on it! *
The bike was well packed and undamaged from shipping. It was snug in its box and it took some pulling to get this little bundle out. I am 5'1" and the bike folded didn't even come up to my knees; it is a nice small, compact, package.
The instructions were uncomplicated and everything went together w/o any difficulty. Most of the bike was actually already assembled and just needed the handlebars, seat and pedals put on. Even the extras, such as the kick stand, the fenders, the carry rack, the many reflectors and the little ding-dong bell were already attached.
I took it down to a really good, professional bike mechanic to check it out and make sure that I had put the bike together correctly. He tightened, straightened, oiled and admired the E-Z Pack and declared it a great little bike. I had met Matt C. when, as preparation for receiving my bike, I went to his bike maintenance course in Burlington, Vt.
I think that the bike is great looking! It's picture doesn't do it justice. It has a classy, unfussy look that is sleek and attractive. I only took a short spin on it once it got it's checkup and was very pleased. Then weather closed in and we went home. I'll write about this more once I ride him again.
Him? I have been reading bicycling blogs and see that some seem to name their bikes. I decided to do so too. It wasn't hard to decide on a name. The bike, with it's sparkling silver finish practically named itself; Hi Ho Silver! (maybe it's a generational thing-12" tv's and Roy Rogers)
Sounds like I'll be getting more info from Meg concerning her new E-Z Pack folder. When that arrives, I'll post it as well.
1 comment:
Larry,
Just wanted to share the following real quick...
We went to NH today for a ham radio flea market. I am walking my bike and I meet up with a guy who is walking his Dahon Helios. We stopped and talked and checked out each others wheels. His was $800.00, bought in Hawaii when the cruise ship he works on docked there. He shares a tiny cabin on-board ship and found a folder perfect for him.
I digress, now to my point - I used the term "diamond in the rough" because of the wiggly weld marks on my E-Z Pack. I was therefore taken back to see them on his $800.00 bike. I mentioned this to him and he said that it was just an aluminum weld and all bikes have them! I wanted to run home to email you to erase/delete that line as it was based on an erroneous assumption!
Best,
Marla
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