I need a therapist!

[Swislon]

My wife, Neeta and I visited Thorn in Bridgwater this week.
As we waited for the magician that is Dave to replace her RST sprocket to the new splined one we naturally borrowed some bikes and went for a ride.
Neeta rode a Raven and I rode a flat barred Mercury with tubeless tyres (30mm Schwalbe S One).
We went up into the nearby Quantocks for a 17 mile jaunt which included a 1 in 5 (20%) hillock.

Wow did I like the Mercury and the tyres were a revelation.
I had fallen out of love with the Rohloff (RST sold a few years ago) but here I am again pondering another!
What is wrong with me?

Steve

[julk]

Steve,
what you are suffering from is called retail therapy.
A good spend can relieve your suffering.
Why not a new Thorn?
Julian.

[jags]

big mistake taking a new bike out for a spin.
 


jags.

[geocycle]

A dose of mercury is the only known cure for fun in the Quantocks!

[RST Scout]

I'd say there is nothing wrong with you at all..................except that you didn't buy it there and then

Janet

[Swislon]

Oh lordy I do need a therapist.
I've just put my order in!

[JimK]

you're in for a lot of fun riding! Congratulations!

[High Moors Drifter]

You won’t regret it, I’ve had my Mercury for a couple of years now, best bike ever.

Id.

[jags]

Wonder did Swislon actually get it what's it like  how does it feel what gear has he on it left here wondering .photos would be great .

anto.

[Swislon]

Now Anto I've only just put the order in yesterday!
It should be here later this month and then I'll post photos if anyone interested.
Just going to lie down and give myself a good talking to.
I must not test ride anymore bikes. I must not test ride any more bikes etc

Steve

[StuntPilot]

Well it looks like your therapist has been very successful - you are now cured!

[PH]

So what did you go for?
I'm also expecting to have a Mercury on the road by the end of the month, it'll be the third frame for the same Rohloff, though even the hub is a bit triggers broom with only the internals original.

[RST Scout]

Oh lordy I do need a therapist.
I've just put my order in!

Well done 

[jags]

Ah good stuff cant beat the feel of a new bike.Iwas looking at bianchi new ebike what a beautiful machine if I had the dosh it would certainly be mine.anyway Steve best of luck wi t h the new baby dont forget the photo's.