New to road biking but just got my first bike!

[ColoKate]

Since moving to flat Denver from hilly Seattle two years ago, I have been looking for something a lot lighter and speedier than my mountain bike or cruiser. After much shopping around and anxiety, last night I bought an immaculate, barely touched/ridden 2006 Scott Contessa Speedster with carbon fork, seatpost and Shimano 105 components from CL. Just $400 and I absolutely love it! Couldn't sleep at all thinking about getting off work today and taking it for a longer spin. And of course, now I'm at work...just daydreaming about getting off work LOL! Already have a helmet and gloves and luckily the pedals are double-sided so I can get used to the bike before taking on clipless. My husband has a trainer so I'm hoping that helps me when I get to that point. Also I have an appt to get it fitted to me in a few weeks, though it's rideable for now. I noticed a little bit of toe overlap when I was going VERY slowly so hopefully it can be slightly adjusted?

Anyway I have been browsing these forums for the last month or two gathering info and enthusiasm from everyone here, so thanks!

http://www.bikepedia.com/QuickBike/BikeSpecs.aspx?Year=2006&Brand=Scott&Model=Contessa+Speedster&Type=bike

[indysteel]

Congrats! Have fun with it!

Toe overlap is common and is generally something you just get used to. I have it on both of my road bikes. I'm just careful when making tight, slow turns. You might do a search for it here; it's a frequent topic.

[Cataboo]

Great price on that bike with those components! You may not be able to do anything about toe overlap - I probably have it on most of my bikes, and really don't notice it unless I'm making a tight U turn.

[zoom-zoom]

Yeah, wow...she was a steal! And a gorgeous ride...does she have a name, yet? :D Congrats...I am new to this, too. I am LOVING getting out on the road and moving myself along under my own power--so much faster than I could dream of while running, too. :)

[MartianDestiny]

It ain't flat 40 minutes west of you. Get used to that new toy and then send me a PM and I'll give you a canyon tour! :D Beautiful biking.

Enjoy!!!

O, and aren't you starting to get a migrane? Is that a sinus headache coming on? That 70 to 10 to 70 temperature change sure did get the best of you didn't it? Is that a fever I sense? ;)

[ColoKate]

I'm going to turn a blind eye to those mountains until my bike and I get acquainted :) Though hopefully being a triple, it will help me eventually...

I love the weather changes here! Boarded Saturday and took my cruiser out yesterday, can't beat it.

[MartianDestiny]

I'm going to turn a blind eye to those mountains until my bike and I get acquainted :) Though hopefully being a triple, it will help me eventually...

I love the weather changes here! Boarded Saturday and took my cruiser out yesterday, can't beat it.

I have a very nice forgiving canyon picked out. Definitely doable with a triple once the two of you get acquainted ;) (Then there's the other one my club goes up, which makes me cry...)

[arielmoon]

What a beauty!

[annielynn]

Amazing bike!! :) What a steal too. Enjoy every minute with your new baby. I have had my bike since August and I still have the occasional moments and work where all that I can do is think about taking a ride. I hope that that feeling never ends! :)

[ColoKate]

Thanks everyone! I've taken it for a few short 5-mile rides around the neighborhood and hope to take more advantage of the warm weather this week. Just waiting for ski season to end so I can get started on some long weekend rides. I've been mapping routes like crazy on Google. Such a smooth, comfy ride - and so much faster than my cruiser :)

[staceysue]

Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeet!