Picked up an old friend of mine - used bicycle that is - off of Craigslist. It's '95 steel Kona mountain bike which I actually owned back in '95, but later sold in a pinch. To this day, that oldie but goodie remains my favorite ride of all time in terms of comfort and feel. Absolutely thrilled to get one in near mint condition. I will be using this bike with wide smooth tread tires during bad weather in the warmer months and studded snows this winter, but I also love the low gearing for slowly moving along Forest Preserves trails for
birding. That and the upright position makes a
mountain bike a better choice for
birding than my beloved cyclocross bikes. See you on the trail. Bring a
binocular, your bird guide and let's ride.