what was that? is that all there is? who is this? this is it.

dusted off this sticker on the downtube of an RB-2 yesterday and it brings back memories of Capitol Hill yesteryear. I purchased a GT Continuum at Seattle Cycles in the fall of 1991. It was small shop with some really nice bikes and a whole lot of attitude. I really can't remember why I picked that shop when there were at least 3 other ones very near by selling brand new bikes of similar quality. REI was right around the corner as well as the Velo Store and the other Velo Store down Pine Street. 

I have a fondness for that Capitol Hill of yesteryear with years and years of personal history there.

Today when I pass through the neighborhood it makes me queasy and claustrophobic. It's as if I don't speak the language, I feel like I can't afford it and I can't find a bike shop. 

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37 said...

"Today when I pass through the neighborhood it makes me queasy and claustrophobic. It's as if I don't speak the language, I feel like I can't afford it and I can't find a bike shop." Yes. This. And I don't fit in.

Posted March 29, 2015 06:24 PM | Reply to this comment

pilder replied to 37...

copy that. it's not only that I'm 20 years older. There's a bit more to it. And Anheiser Busch takes over The Elysian tomorrow.

Posted March 31, 2015 06:24 PM | Reply to this comment

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