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ehirsch83
01-04-2008, 08:49 AM
I am so so so excited! Went into the LBS Tuesday night and gave them the money for my new bike. I am getting the Specialized Tarmac Expert with Rival. I decided there is no need for me to go to the Pro(since the expert and pro are the same frame- 8r carbon) because the only things I would really like to change out are the handlebars for carbon and the Rival to Force, where the pro is a dura-ace(I am a SRAM rider). I don't care so much about the wheels since they are training wheels- already have race wheels. And I have a friend who has a brand new rival grouppo that he hasn't used(he got the new Lemond and switched it out to campy, so I might sell my grouppo to buy his)I am so so so so so excited!!

Anyways, the bike shipped out yesterday so it should be here at the beginning of the week and then it is getting built up the day it comes in!

I have been riding my mom's Giant OCR C2, and while it is a super comfy bike for long distances, it is a little sluggish for the faster rides- so I can't wait to try out the Tarmac.

Here is a pic of what is should look like :-)

http://www.specialized.com/bc/SBCBkModel.jsp?spid=34089

sundial
01-04-2008, 08:53 AM
Oh boy!! A Tarmac!! I can just hear the tires squealing. That baby is F A S T!

guruchic
01-04-2008, 09:00 AM
Nice ride:D....(sitting here going a slight shade of green with envy).

mimitabby
01-04-2008, 09:05 AM
well, you DO sound excited. Don't forget to breathe.
and we want pictures when it arrives!

RoadRaven
01-04-2008, 09:53 AM
Woohoo, E!
My girlfriend got a Specialised Ruby Pro last year and she just loves it.

Thanks for the link to the Tarmac - very niiiiice

Pics if possible once you have your new addition - and of course you will well know by now that you have to write us a little story about your first ride :p

KnottedYet
01-04-2008, 12:06 PM
Very nice! Congratulations!

three
01-04-2008, 04:50 PM
I am only starting to comprehend the level of excitement you must be experiencing. I share in your happiness and can't wait to see pictures of the real thing when it's all built up. Congratulations!

ehirsch83
01-04-2008, 05:10 PM
well, you DO sound excited. Don't forget to breathe.
and we want pictures when it arrives!

Thanks for reminding me to Breathe Mimi!! I wondered why I was turning blue,hehe:eek:

Tri Girl
01-04-2008, 07:03 PM
That is one HOT bike! :eek:
No wonder you're so excited! Can't wait to see pictures of it when it arrives.

northstar
01-05-2008, 08:11 AM
Wow! Many fun times ahead!

It's hot!