Finally a Casseroll Picture!

[tjf9]

Here's my new bike! I'm still adjusting to riding a road bike, but it's really fun! I am so much faster on this bike - I can finally make it through all the lights in the middle of my commute that are timed for 20 mph (barely, and with an assist from a hill at the beginning :) ). I got 5 extra miles in yesterday by going to the gym after work instead of going home. I need to think of another excuse not to go straight home tomorrow! ;)

I still don't have my Frogs or my Terry Firefly seat, but those should be in next week. Woohoo!

[tjf9]

I meant to post this too - not my bike, but my beautiful boys and dog (oh, and me too!)...

[Thorn]

Purrr-ty. Particularly like the tan sidewalls. Glad to hear it all worked out.

[Jo-n-NY]

Thank you for sharing such nice pics. Your children are adorable and it is great matching a face with your posts.

Nice bike, lots of luck and enjoyable riding miles.

~ JoAnn

[KnottedYet]

Nice bike!!!

(oh, nice kids and you and dog, too!:D )

AND: *nice* bike!

Just wait til you get your pedals and saddle. You wil fly!

[VeloVT]

Beautiful! have fun with it!

Are your boys twins?

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

How wonderful!!!! :p :p :p
What a gorgeous bike and gorgeous family!

[Starfish]

Very pretty bike...that tan and black is elegant, and I love the sidewalls,too!

[sundial]

Your bike is sooooooo handsome!! Wow, I never realized how classy it looked until you posted yours. I've been looking at it on the Salsa site, but yours is definitely a better pic.

You have a cute family and I couldn't help but notice you have GREAT legs!

Is that a Salsa guarantee? ;) Then I need one.

[teawoman]

OOOOO! Congrats! Very purty! and such cute kids!




....Ok, I confess I'm a noob and I was expecting maybe cauliflower cheese or tuna with chips on top :D. I didn't know it was a bike and thought you spelled casserole wrong.:o :D

[sundial]

It is deceiving, isn't it? Salsa has some pretty creative names for their bikes.

Speaking of casseroll, I'm getting hungry.

[rij73]

Hooray, tjf! Your picture does the bike much more justice than even the Salsa website. It looks very classy and like a comfy ride! Congrats and happy riding!

Your family pic is great too! I'm such a sucker for cute kids and dogs.

[Ninabike]

Beautiful! have fun with it!

Are your boys twins?

Beautiful bike and . . . yes, are your boys twins?

[rij73]

BTW, it's great that you are already faster on the road bike. When I switched from my hybrid to my road bike it took me a couple of weeks to build up to even the same speed I was doing. I guess it's because I felt so unsteady with the new position and much lighter bike. Now, though, I am so much faster on my road bike. Isn't it a great feeling?

[Zen]

Salsa casserole.....mmm.....taco bell...mmm.....hamburger helper....mmm

That looks like a happy dog

[northstar]

Ooh, I want, I want!

Congratulations, and thank you for sharing the pictures!

[tjf9]

Thanks for all the compliments on my bike and my family!


Are your boys twins?

Yes - 3 1/2 and really fun! They are just little sponges right now, learning so fast!


You have a cute family and I couldn't help but notice you have GREAT legs!

Is that a Salsa guarantee? ;) Then I need one.

Wow, thanks! I actually thought my legs look kind of pasty white with too much flab. ;) Sometimes I am my own worst critic. :o

The seat is in and the pedals are *supposed* to be in today, so if I can make it to the bike store before closing, my bike will be complete! Then next month, I just have to finish paying for it... :p

[cosc]

Such a classic,smoooth lookin bike. Is the salsa a steel frame or another material? Enjoy many great miles with your new wheels.

Thanks for sharing your family pics. My twin boys are 35, but it seems not that long ago they were sweet 3 year olds. Cherish this time.

[tjf9]

Such a classic,smoooth lookin bike. Is the salsa a steel frame or another material? Enjoy many great miles with your new wheels.

It's steel. I wanted something that would hold up to daily commuting, so steel seemed like the best bet.



Thanks for sharing your family pics. My twin boys are 35, but it seems not that long ago they were sweet 3 year olds. Cherish this time.

I try to enjoy every stage - even the challenging ones. They just grow up so fast!

ETA: I s'pose I should mention that I got me pedals and seat today. Woohoo, finally complete! I love love love the Frogs! So much easier than the crap pedals I had before. And the Terry Firefly is awesome too. It has flames embroidered on it! I'll try to take another pic now that it's done.

[Blueberry]

Congratulations on your bike!!! It's beautiful - here's wishing you many happy miles together.

Just think what a great example you're setting for your "little sponges" - they'll have a lifetime of great habits from watching you:)

CA