New Bike Pics!

[VeloVT]

She came today!!!!!!!

Just finished putting her together, haven't installed pedals yet or removed the spoke protector (I'm going to leave it on until I'm sure I can get a good fit; my fitting isn't until next Thursday :eek:. Oh the suspense!).

Here's a sneak peak:

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Normally I don't have a tendency to anthropomorphize objects but this bike is definitely a she :D. She's a Scott Contessa CR1 pro. I actually ordered an xs frame, but swapped out for longer, standard cranks instead of the 165mm compact that came stock. The brake levers are Shimano R700, and the reach is noticeably shorter -- I think I'm going to like it...

[dex]

So pretty!

I have the Shimano R700 levers, too. My stubby fingers love them. :D

[sgtiger]

Absolutely gorgeous!

[Tiffany]

Ooohhhhh ... me likey!

[rij73]

Beauteous!!! You are gonna love love that bike. Keep us posted on the fitting and how it rides.

[MM_QFC!]

Sweeeeet ride! Best wishes for many happy miles together!

[NJBikeGal]

Oooooh, purty! I like the pink! Very subtle, but very HOT! :)

She looks fast, too! ;)

[Tri Girl]

WOW! :eek: I'm jealous. She's a work of art...
Let us know how the fitting goes.

[sundial]

Oh my goodness, how in the world can you be so patient for the fitting?? I would have ridden the wheels of her by now, lol.

What a beautiful bike. Congratulations!!

[Starfish]

Wow, that is one fast looking bike!! You're gonna FLY !!! :D :D :D

[Zen]

It's a Contessa, of course it's a she.
The Dancing Contessa :)

[cosc]

Liza, what a sweet bike. Love your saddle colors w/ your bike.

[F8th637]

She's beautiful! Lately I've had "Isn't She Lovely?" by Stevie Wonder stuck in my head when it comes to bikes. LOL

[rij73]

Was the fitting today? How did it go?

[Bad JuJu]

Just noticing this post now, but hey, that's one gorgeous hunk of bike you've got there.

What's that handlebar? It looks incredibly, wonderfully shallow!

[VeloVT]

Yes, fitting was today (thanks for asking :)!). It was zooey and strange :eek:. I have a paper to finish so I'll update tomorrow. I **think** I'm keeping it though. The new Ultegra components shift beautifully! Much nicer than my 2004 Ultegra.

Bad Juju, those are Ritchey Biomax bars. I actually put these bars on my Felt and I like them a lot. (The pair from my Felt is posted in the "for sale/wanted" section here if your interested in an, ahem, negotiable price set to try...).

[rij73]

Yes, fitting was today (thanks for asking :)!). It was zooey and strange :eek:. I have a paper to finish so I'll update tomorrow. I **think** I'm keeping it though. The new Ultegra components shift beautifully! Much nicer than my 2004 Ultegra.

Bad Juju, those are Ritchey Biomax bars. I actually put these bars on my Felt and I like them a lot. (The pair from my Felt is posted in the "for sale/wanted" section here if your interested in an, ahem, negotiable price set to try...).

That's cool about the Ultegra! FWIW, my husband got a fitting once that felt so strange and actually caused him serious pain. After one day, he put the bike back to how it was and was much happier. I thought he should go back to the fitter and discuss his concerns, but being a typical man, he just decided he was fine the way it was and never went back to the shop. :rolleyes: