Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Malfunction on 2 Wheels

So I got a bike last week. I was excited to finally have some freedom to go where I want, when I want. I was looking forward to leisurely rides around campus, wind in my face, music in my ears, and just some good old fashioned exercise. Some things are not meant to be, however. First, the chain came lose on the bike, which made it impossible to ride, so I took it to get fixed. 20 Baht later, I was back on the bike, and ready to start over again. The next day, the chain broke again, but this time it just came totally off, falling onto the pavement. At first I didn't even realize what had happened and I was just pedaling really fast and realizing that I wasn't really going anywhere. I turned around and saw the chain just lying there. I was not pleased. So, again, I took it to get fixed at the bike shop. They told me I needed a new chain cause the one I had was a piece of junk. 2 hours later, and 100 Baht less in my pocket my bike was rejuvenated once again. Another 2 hours go by and I've enjoyed a ride around town and I'm heading back to my apartment when the pedal breaks off, so I pick it up and start pedaling with the one remaining pedal. About 1 minute later, the seat gives out and I fall off the back of the bike. But I have to say, the bike mechanic did a heck of a job fixing my chain, because that didn't break at all this time. So, in conclusion, I bought the biggest piece of junk bike in the entire world. When I get a new one, I want to beat the old bike to a pile of metal scraps with a baseball bat, Office Space style.

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