I'm SO excited!

[LadyinWhite]

I have a 2006 Trek 1000 - bought it when I made the switch from MTB to road and (like so many others) didn't want to lay out the $$$ for a sport til I knew I was hooked.

From day one I had a problem with the FD. Had it adjusted, etc, to no avail. I totally regretted not spending the extra $$$ for a higher end bike since now I WAS hooked.

I took it into a different LBS earlier this week and he reassured me that my "girl" would be in fine working order when I came for her today. I was sceptical. I'd been down this road before and was now willing to shell out whatever it took for an upgrade.

Ladies - I'm here to say that not only is she as good as new, she's better than she ever was! I don't know how I managed to put 1300 miles on her in her previous condition.

I picked her up and not only did she LOOK brand new - absolutely SPARKLING clean, new tape, new tires.. but I couldn't resist taking her out (in the wet and muck) and HOLY COW - she shifts like buttah! Quiet as a lamb and ever so smooth. (not quite as sparkly any more though)

I can't wait for the warm weather!!! I'm so excited I just had to share it with those who "get it!"

[IFjane]

Congratulations LiW! Now all we have to do is hope for an early spring so you can get out and really enjoy her. :)

[spokewench]

I know that feeling - I have one bike that is a temperamental shifter (even though it has top of the line xt mountain bike derailleuers, etc. on it. I was thinking it would never quite be a good shifter and then I had the owner of the shop that I use here in town work on it and Voila PERFECTO! So, sometimes, it just takes a good mechanic