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yellow
03-09-2007, 05:34 PM
No need to cruise craigslist anymore, I guess. :p

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c1/tasdan/Just%20for%20Fun/Bikes/Blueberry002.jpg

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c1/tasdan/Just%20for%20Fun/Bikes/Front_Blueberry.jpg

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c1/tasdan/Just%20for%20Fun/Bikes/RD_Blueberry.jpg

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c1/tasdan/Just%20for%20Fun/Bikes/Feb_07007.jpg
jobob
03-09-2007, 05:39 PM
How pretty !!!

Happy early birthday to you, indeed. :cool:
Veronica
03-09-2007, 05:39 PM
Nice! It's so clean. :p

V.
7rider
03-09-2007, 05:42 PM
Purdy!

Happy Birthday to you!!!
yellow
03-09-2007, 05:52 PM
Nice! It's so clean. :p

Yeah, until I actually ride it. I still have to put all the stuff on it--cages, pump, saddle bag. Maybe I'll ride Sunday...it might get over my minimum riding temperature, which means that the snow will suck and I might as well be riding.
mimitabby
03-09-2007, 06:22 PM
cool bike!! and Campy too. Congrats!
SadieKate
03-09-2007, 06:30 PM
She's soooo spiffy!
sbctwin
03-09-2007, 06:57 PM
pretty bike...maybe we can get together for a ride soon...Happy Birthday, Yellow!!!
aka_kim
03-09-2007, 07:03 PM
Very nice. Steel and Campy - who ya been talking to?:p
Shiraz
03-09-2007, 07:47 PM
Happy Birthday To You, Happy Birthday To You, Happy Birthday Dear Yellow Happy Birthday To You!!!!!!!!:) :) Wow What A Bike!!!
Mimosa
03-09-2007, 10:25 PM
Nnniiccceee!!! Looks beatifull and fast :D
Wahine
03-09-2007, 10:27 PM
Very nice. Steel and Campy - who ya been talking to?:p

And Rolf Vector (?) wheels. Very nice. You must've done something either really good or really bad to get that bike for your birthday.

Congratulations.
Velobambina
03-10-2007, 12:39 AM
Happy B'day! Couldn't imagine a nicer present. ENJOY
Bad JuJu
03-10-2007, 06:07 AM
What a rockin' birthday gift! Enjoy many happy miles together.:)
DDH
03-10-2007, 06:46 AM
Nice bike!!! Happy birthday!!!!
sgtiger
03-10-2007, 07:23 AM
She sure is pretty. Congrats! I hope you enjoy her for many more.:)
yellow
03-10-2007, 08:54 AM
And Rolf Vector (?) wheels. Very nice. You must've done something either really good or really bad to get that bike for your birthday.

Rolf Elans. Love that 1250 g per wheelset! I actually already had the wheels, which helped me "stay within budget" while building the rest of the bike. :rolleyes:

Actually, gals, my birthday isn't for TWO MONTHS. However, since I've never been very good at buying things for myself "just because", I felt like I had to somehow justify the purchase. I've been round and round with myself on this...do I really need a new bike? I mean, my old bike got me through some pretty tough rides and I survived, and it's still working just fine and the new wheels last year really helped with performance...but did she really need to be replaced? Why did I really want a new bike? The only real bonafide excuse I could come up with was that my old bike really hurt me after about 120 miles. (But then I suspect I'd probably hurt on ANY bike after 120 miles, and I'm not sure I'll ride anything longer than a 200 k anymore, but that's beside the point. :p )

I'm still not sure I really needed this bike. But I have it now, so I guess I'll just have to get over this guilty feeling. *sigh* I blame it all on Catholic school (which I got kicked out of).
LBTC
03-10-2007, 09:14 AM
I blame it all on Catholic school (which I got kicked out of).

Congratulations! Yes, on the getting kicked out of Catholic school! ;) And on deciding the celebrate your wonderful self with the purchase of a fabulous new ride that you really wanted. :p

Hugs and happy butterflies carrying that guilt away,
~T~
HillSlugger
03-10-2007, 09:17 AM
It's gorgeous! When's your birthday?
Trekhawk
03-10-2007, 10:38 AM
I'm still not sure I really needed this bike. But I have it now, so I guess I'll just have to get over this guilty feeling. *sigh* I blame it all on Catholic school (which I got kicked out of).

Oh Yellow its beautiful!! No guilt is allowed.:D Just enjoy your wonderful bike.

Happy riding.

PS love the bar tape.
AuntieK
03-10-2007, 11:34 AM
Congrats! Beautiful bike--you deserve it, for whatever reason! :D
chickwhorips
03-10-2007, 11:43 AM
very very nice!!!! love it!
maillotpois
03-10-2007, 02:04 PM
That is so excellent! So is she coming out with you for the WCC?
yellow
03-10-2007, 05:47 PM
So is she coming out with you for the WCC?
That's affirmative.

I did a test ride this afternoon, which included the li'l 20% grade hill here in the 'hood. I made it up just fine with the compact, though of course I was standing in my lowest gear. :p It is surprisingly nimble.

I just can't get over how much I love those Salsa bars. I have a feeling that if I'd had those on my old bike, some of my troubles would have been alleviated.
Bikingmomof3
03-10-2007, 06:02 PM
Sweet Bike! :cool: Happy Birthday!! :)
Trekhawk
03-11-2007, 08:07 AM
That's affirmative.

I did a test ride this afternoon, which included the li'l 20% grade hill here in the 'hood. I made it up just fine with the compact, though of course I was standing in my lowest gear. :p It is surprisingly nimble.

I just can't get over how much I love those Salsa bars. I have a feeling that if I'd had those on my old bike, some of my troubles would have been alleviated.

The bars look great. What Salsa bars are they??
KSH
03-11-2007, 09:54 AM
Looks like a perfect Birthday present! Enjoy!
Jo-n-NY
03-12-2007, 04:20 AM
What a beautiful bike. May you enjoy many happy and safe riding miles on it. As far as feeling guilty, I know the feeling, but please go out a just enjoy your bike.

~ JoAnn