Thank you

[Manuel Acosta]

Nothing beats New Bike Day. Rode the new bike to work. It was funny because my student's seem more excited about the bike then I am.  LIke any new shiny thing with wheels, all the kids wanted to ride it. I'm not good at describing the feel of a new steel bike so I'll quote some of the things the kids say. " So smooth", " The pedals are smart", " This bike feels so right!"  was the general conversation after students took turns riding it around the school. So since school got out early I took the long way home. Decided to see if there was a way to bike from Ed Levin to Mission Peak. There is but not an easy way. The maiden bike voyage turned into a maiden hike the bike uphills.  But the new bike got dirty so all was well.

It's kind of hard to describe how guilt ridden I felt having to receive such a nice gift. Call it my stubbornness to accept help or my pride of having to try and deal with my mistakes on my own. Having gotten to talk to a bunch of people on the forum in person they really helped me understand that it's okay to accept other people's help. Grant put in better words "Everybody who helps you will be getting more out of it than they're giving, so you can legitimately think of this as a gift the givers are giving to themselves." It's interesting to note that despite how amazing this gesture is that the  lovely folks at Rivendell HQ didn't make a huge deal about it. Which made me feel a lot more comfortable about accepting the bike, since it was done a month ago. (alas I don't check my voice messages) It was funny because of how awkward I felt during the last few months about the bike I didn't really have the courage to ask about the progress or if it was even done. I figured when the bike was ready and the time was right it would be done. 

This bike is more meaningful to me knowing that so many people were willing to contribute in so many ways. It's hard to even express a really thank you over a simple forum, so I'll just do it through pictures. 

Because pictures proved how grateful I am.

http://flic.kr/s/aHsjzqBUdq

-Manny "Now to get it dirty" Acosta

[rw1911]

This is totally awesome, enjoy in good health!

(I have to laugh about the voicemail comment. My wife is a teacher
and it's fruitless to leave her a VM if I expect any response)



On May 20, 12:57 am, Manuel Acosta <manueljohnaco...@hotmail.com>
wrote:

> Because pictures proved how grateful I am.http://flic.kr/s/aHsjzqBUdq

[Scot Brooks]

Super beautiful Bike, Manny. As a green/sidepull Sam owner, I get really jealous of all you orange/canti folks. 

[Amit Singh]

Many Congratulations Manny!

On May 20, 12:57 am, Manuel Acosta <manueljohnaco...@hotmail.com>
wrote:

> Because pictures proved how grateful I am.http://flic.kr/s/aHsjzqBUdq

[Amit Singh]

Thank you for posting all the wonderful photos.

On May 20, 12:57 am, Manuel Acosta <manueljohnaco...@hotmail.com>
wrote:

> Because pictures proved how grateful I am.http://flic.kr/s/aHsjzqBUdq

[David Faller]

i just made that last photo into my desktop!

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[jimD]

Manny,

Congratualtions! I'm looking forward to the accounts (and the photos that prove they happen) of the adventures you undertake with the new bike. The maiden voyage seems perfect in that regard.

The pictures of the kid checking out the bike are great!

Cheers,

JimD

[Andy Smitty Schmidt]

Hey Manny, Never met you in person but that bike is the perfect match for my mental idea of who you are. Looking forward to pictures of your adventures with Sam H. Cheers, Andy 

[C.J. Filip]

Looking forward to your wonderful photography now with more SH!

[Allingham II, Thomas J]

Fantastic pics, Manny.  Thanks for posting.  And I know I don't have to say "Enjoy the new wheels" because I KNOW you will.

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[Mike]

Manny, congrats on the new bike. It looks great. Can't wait to see
where it takes you in the coming months.

--mike

[William]

APPROVE

On Saturday, May 19, 2012 9:57:43 PM UTC-7, Manuel Acosta wrote:

[ascpgh]

Manny:

The only thing better than new is that it's orange!

Passion cannot be bought, it's something you learn over time and
repetition. Others' interest may wane through your pursuit, your peers
may not be those with whom you started but rather who have done the
same as you. Compassion cannot be taught, it's learned from the help
of others when in need.

What's clear in your words and pictures is that you have both, your
students are lucky to have such and example on role model!

ANDY
Pittsburgh

[Joe Bernard]

Suh-weet! That color, those bars..it looks very much like my new-to-me
XO-1. This is a very good thing. Enjoy, Manny!

[Leslie]

Orange Riv with 'stache bars... Awesome!!! :D

-L

[Joe K]

Beautiful bike. Nothing like a great new bike. Enjoy!

Joe K

[islaysteve]

Manny, Congratulations on the new bike!  You are an inspiration and I'm so glad that got your stolen Riv replaced.  Kudos to Grant and the gang for making this happen.  I too look forward to your posts and photos.

 

Is that a 48 Sam?  I recall that you had a 51 Bleriot, which is what I have.  I also contemplated getting a 48 Sam, thinking that to be the size best for me.  Can you compare the fit between the two bikes?  Any difference that you can feel?   Enjoy your bike as only you can!  Cheers, Steve