My first Road Bike!

[squirrell]

I finally got a road bike today!

I bought a Trek WSD 1.2 '08 model (47cm frame) from my LBS--got it for $700.

They threw in 2 Bontrager Sideswipe cages with bottles, and I had them add a wireless Cateye 8 function computer thingie, and the saddle bag.

I haven't picked a name for it yet but did get it out for a quick 10 minute ride and love it! It's SO FAST! I'm going to take it out for a 25-30 mile ride tomorrow. Then on Saturday, I've got my first group ride! A 50 miler.

Photos after the specs.

It's got carbon fiber forks and seat post--the rest of frame is aluminum. Here's all the specs:

Frame Alpha White Aluminum
Fork Bontrager Approved, carbon
Wheels
Wheels Alloy hubs; Alex alloy rims w/eyelets
Tires Bontrager Select, 700×25c (43cm: 650×25c)
Drivetrain
Shifters Shimano 2203 STI, 8 speed
Front Derailleur Shimano 2203
Rear Derailleur Shimano Sora
Crank Bontrager Sport 50/39/30
Cassette SRAM 850 12-26, 8 speed
Pedals Nylon body w/alloy cage; clips and straps
Components
Saddle Bontrager Race Basic
Seat Post Bontrager Carbon
Handlebars Bontrager Select VR, 31.8mm
Stem Bontrager Select, 7 degree, 31.8mm
Headset Aheadset Slimstak w/semi-cartridge bearings, sealed
Brakeset Alloy dual pivot w/Shimano 2203 STI levers

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[polly4711]

That's so exciting!!! I remember when I got mine (back in June) I rode so much... and could barely walk and sit down after a week!!! have a lot of fun! don't forget to clip out!

[luvmypwds]

Looks great!

A 50-miler on Saturday? Wow! Even though this is your first road bike, you've ridden lots before I gather - what did you ride?

[squirrell]

Looks great!

A 50-miler on Saturday? Wow! Even though this is your first road bike, you've ridden lots before I gather - what did you ride?

I've been riding a Raleigh Hybrid since April and have logged almost 1800 miles on it since then, with my longest distance to date being 65 miles. I typically ride 90-130 or so miles per week.

[NJBikeGal]

Tres bien, c'est magnifique!

[carriesn]

I've been riding a Raleigh Hybrid since April and have logged almost 1800 miles on it since then, with my longest distance to date being 65 miles. I typically ride 90-130 or so miles per week.

What kind of Raleigh Hybrid, specifically? Ive been looking for a beater bike/commuter and just rode the Raleigh Cadent FC1. It sparked my interest but not too much info on this bike around the 'net. :p

[Misandal]

Very pretty! How exciting - new bikes are the best things. Go ride the wheels off it!

[TrekTheKaty]

BEAUTIFUL! (However, I just bought a Trek with the same seat--be careful, I never had problems before and was fit at the LBS! Bought a Brooks...........)

[squirrell]

BEAUTIFUL! (However, I just bought a Trek with the same seat--be careful, I never had problems before and was fit at the LBS! Bought a Brooks...........)

So far, I love the seat and the bike! It's very comfortable. I did my first group ride ever with it yesterday--we did 45 miles in 3 hours (our pace was slowed by my struggling with some small hills, I'm used to FLAT!). But, I never got a bit sore, not even my bike or shoulders or any other body part. And, I had to drive 3.5 hours each way to even get to the ride.

I had so much fun, too! Riding in a group was a blast!

[short cut sally]

WOW to two things...your new bike and to your pace on your new bike..impressive!! Have fun with your new purchase..

[spindizzy]

And, I had to drive 3.5 hours each way to even get to the ride.

That is a nice bike.

Btw, you have to be seriously addicted to riding. To ride 3.5 hours to ride with a group and then drive 3.5 hours home again! I drove 4 hours on Saturday to go to a wedding and drove back the next day and it just about killed me..I am exhausted today.

[PinkBike]

squirrell,
thats it. yer hooked.
good job, you go girl!