During my last post about crossing the 1,000 mile mark on my Trek Valencia I dared to boast that I had more than 1,100 flat free miles.

Yesterday I came home to see the front tire on my Valencia flat.

Karma can be so fickle.

Might have been a blessing in disguise. While replacing the tube I discovered that it has a stem that is too short. Took the tire down to Bike World where the great mechs there found some appropriate tubes and threw a new one in there to save me the trouble.

I continue to be impressed with Bike World. They have been very helpful every time I have visited and have made adjustments to my Valencia on a moment’s notice (sometimes when riding home on a commute).

Also, while I was there getting the new tubes I saw that they had a 2009 Trek Soho in stock. The new top-of-the-line commuter bike with its belt drive and roller brakes. I did a quick spin on the bike in the parking lot and was pretty impressed. The bike was a bit lighter than my Valencia but I’m not sure the 8-speeds would be enough for my commute based on a quick ride up a small hill at the bike shop.

Still, you know me, I’m always game for adding 2-3 more bikes to the stable!