My new ride...a bit sad...but very thankful

So most of you have been reading the saga of my new "career", having to race tandem in triathlon from now on, due to the fact....well.....i just can't see well anymore..and it's not going to get any better.
So, after about 7 weeks of waiting and being as patient as i could (sometimes not that patient)....last night we brought my baby home:) hehe... pics to follow..

The BIKE:
Frame: Griffen Vulcan --Metal Matrix (4 types of metal)
Fork: Carbon
Wheels: Velocity Deep V rims w/ shimano hubs and 40 spoke front/rear
Cranks: FSA tandem cransket (triple) 172.5 front, 175 rear
Drivetrain: SRAM Force 10 speed front and reaer derailleur
SRAM bar end shifters
Brakes: Shimano
Base Bars: Easton aluminum
Aero bars: Easton Aluminum
Seats: 2 Selle Itailia
Seatposts: 2 Easton Aluminum
Tires: Michelin Lithion 700x25c
Brake levers: Tektro
Stoker stem: Co-Motion max-adjust chromoly
Front stem: 90mm Cane creek (i think)
Heat set: Cane creek (i think)....didn't double check these two..

Haven't weighed it yet, but am guessing aroudn 30lbs..which for a tandem is LIGHT


Why sad you may ask? Well, seeing my old ride and my new ride together, it makes me sad to know what i used to be able to do, and won't get to do ever again..so i'm left with the memories of my awesome Cervelo and i....flying across the roads:)

Thankful? for sure...agian, i always try to keep a positive attitude...i must admit recently it's been a bit tough...but i always realized that even though my world is changing..i'm still able to do what i love to do. Yes with a bit more difficulty and planning and expense and inconvience and frustration...but still am able to do it.
I jsut read an article about a professional triathlete (Xterra--which is off road triathlon)...who was hit with a cancer that required the removal of her glute... Hence she can no longer compete AT ALL. Very sad.. So i try very very hard not to have those days when i feel sad bout my new situation...becasuse in all actuality i am still VERY lucky and blessed. We all are in our own way..

SO, enjoy the pics...these will be more...but this gives you a good look.