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October 1, 2006
Most likely overkill for who I am and what I want to do with it, but I recently bought this little toy to augment my running and postpone my foot pain and or surgery or lopping it off at some point. So I bike... about 20 miles a day during the week, longer rides on the weekend.
Here it is is... 
Shimano FCM-442-8 crankset, Octalink Spline, 9-speed, replaceable rings w/ alloy outer
Custom Shimano Hollowtech crankset, Octalink XT Spline
FSR M4 butted frame w/ ORE downtube, sealed cartridge bearing pivots, replaceable derailleur hanger, two sets of water bottle bosses, disc only, 100mm travel
X Fusion 02RC, Specialized tuned shock
Rock Shox Recon 335 fork
Avid Juicy 3, hydraulic disc brakes
NO CLUE WHAT ANY OF THIS MEANS... but I rock! But now I need a lock, a helmet, bike repair kit, new shorts (with pad, big ones in special tender areas) and a bike rack for the SUV... hate taking the front wheel off every time I go somewhere. A crazy investment, but I need it! Toys!
My foot is not as sore when I ride, oh it hurts a bit still, but the pain in my arse is the real issue... how in the world did Lance or anyone stay on that little seat for so long. Deferred pain in buttock, relieves the foot issues.
Amazing also to me is the concept of distance. Ride and ride and ride and look at the indicator, 10 miles, felt like 30 plus. really puts into perspective the Tour de France.
The training continues...