On Starter Bikes
I’ve been threatening for years to get a bike and never quite did, to the point where Dylan almost went out and bought me one just to end the monotonous whining each spring when I realize the classes are full until August. This year I’m actually signed up for an April class, and I have already paid more for a jacket than I did for a bike.
I’ve been having a lot of back and forth thoughts on whether to get a “starter bike” after taking the basic rider course. I just dread the idea of dumping a brand new ducati before ever getting out of the alley. However newer bikes actually start and have important things like working brakes. But I found a cool-looking and cheap bike that the (former) owner says runs ok, so I got it. Having dealt with cheap old bikes in the past, I guess I’ll hold my excitement in check until I see if it actually fires up and runs for long enough to raise my confidence. Hopefully it will, and I’ll be reselling it in June.
More info on best starter bikes in a later post.
