about six months ago, i started contemplating the purchase of a new bike. my existing ride was sufficient, but i longed for a more powerful machine - one that brought me joy beyond mere commuting. i wanted to buy the perfect bike for me, just that i had no clue on what it meant. i began observing bikes on the road, getting excited when i see a bike which suits my taste and my head nodding sideways in disapproval when i see one which i detest.
