Friday, June 29, 2007

Cheating Heart

When were you going to tell me Rand? For the last several months every Saturday we have enjoyed that precious morning ride together. Then suddenly you disappear for a week without telling me anything. When you come back you won't even look at me.

And then last night you come home with a newer, lighter model. Is the four-pound difference in weight worth the anguish you're making me feel?

You never looked at me the way you look at her and it hurts. What does she have that I don't have? An aluminum frame? I have news for you: I'm a carbon fiber composite. I may be old-school technology, but my subtle ride will not punish you like aluminum will.

Is it the full Dura-Ace groupo? Because I have Dura-Ace too! And did you think I wouldn't notice that little Campagnolo Record headset she was wearing. The tramp!

I may not have a Slice Carbon fork or Mavic Ksyrium SL rims, but I have heart. I was there for you on days that were too wet for a trail ride, where only a road bike would do.

I should have seen this coming. You and your father are just the same. I was his pride and joy for years until that Merlin Extra-Lite showed up. Suddenly my years of loyalty meant nothing as I became the 'back-up Lotoja bike.'

I can't go through that again. You have to love me...or let me go.

Lovingly yours,

Specialized Allez

4 comments:

Suz said...

You know I feel the allez's pain. Poor bike. So sad.

PureDesign said...

No pictures of the tramp?

OR the healouse one?

PureDesign said...

It was very enjoyable to read, and funny!

Jeff said...

Yes, pictures please!