"Stella". 198? to April 2005.

The end of an era.... my brandless italian columbus tubing frame that took me from Montreal to St Johns Newfoundland on the longest spur-of them moment bike trip ever. It also survived about 5 salty slush Montreal/Madison, it won countless polo matches. Well, it finally gives up. I was riding it in a polo game and suddenly felt extra "suspension". First i thought that i had blown a half dozen spokes, and the wheel was bending under my weight, but i was determined to finish the game (we were one goal from Victory) so i didn't even bother to look. I was still able to ride home though--just no sudden stops or the down tube would have pierced my front tire. RIP, Stella.