My new ride!

[hebe]

A Specialized Hardrock Sport Disc (http://www.specialized.com/gb/en/bc/SBCProduct.jsp?spid=51626&scid=1000&scname=Mountain)in black and white :) I tried the entry level one and just fell for it, the LBS owner held the bike at the front so I could get a feel for it, and it literally just felt as if it was ready to set off there and then! Sadly it was minus 3 and icy, and I was on my own with the toddler so no test ride. They are ordering in the Sport Disc for me and will be adding a Sonoma women's saddle, which I can swap out if need be, crud catcher mudguards, water cage, bottle and pump. I didn't have any problems with the standover height or reach, and the 15.5" mens frame felt to be a better fit than the 17" Myka was for me. They are going to deliver it on Saturday, I can have a quick ride to check the fit but then it's going to be put away til Christmas :D

woo hoo! Thank you for all the help on here, much appreciated.

[redrhodie]

Congratulations! She's a beauty!

[Becky]

Nice bike!

[Roadtrip]

Wooo hoooo.. She defiantly is a looker!!

May you two enjoy countless hours covered in mud and enjoying every minute of it!!

Shannon

[Bike Writer]

What a beauty! May you and your new ride enjoy the journey for many miles and years!

[Grits]

Very nice ride! Have fun riding. Hope the weather cooperates soon so you can take her out for a spin.

[Owlie]

Ooh, very nice. Hopefully the weather decides to cooperate so you can head out!

[Catrin]

Beautiful bike, thanks for letting us get a peek!

[Kerry1976]

Gorgeous bike! You must be over the moon!

[hebe]

Thank you all!

I went back to the shop today to see if they can change the tyres for me - in my excitement yesterday I forgot to change the tyres from mainly road/made track to mainly dirt and mud. So it's all been done and the bike should be here on Saturday! The temperature made it up to 0 (celsius) today and it looks like we might have a thaw by the end of the week, so hopefully I'll get out on Saturday or Sunday, and will then clean it up ready for Santa to store until Christmas. It has been beautiful having the hoar frost over everything but I can't wait to get onto my new bike!

[warneral]

have fun!

[indysteel]

Neato! I might be in the marktet for a hardtail myself next year, and Specialized's line has already caught my eye. I'm short, so I'll likely have to go with a Myka though.

[jelee1311]

Its soooo pretty yay for you!!! Hope you get to ride this weekend

[hebe]

Thank you!

We have a thaw :D Forecast is cloudy with 6degrees C tomorrow, bike is due here at 9 and dh is going to make cupcakes with dd so I can go out and ride! can't wait....

[MyRubyE]

How exciting. Please let us know how your first ride went. Great looking bike!

[hebe]

How exciting. Please let us know how your first ride went. Great looking bike!

Thank you! here's a post about my first ride (http://forums.teamestrogen.com/showpost.php?p=549005&postcount=110).

I've since sorted the shifter and pedals, but of course we have had another 3inches of snow since doing so and I won't be getting my second ride in until well after Christmas :(

[Rebecca19804]

Hebe, I am sure this is the wrong thread to say this but... I love your blog! You express yourself really well and your topics are thought-provoking and engaging. Long may you continue. :)

[hebe]

Thank you so much! There are some brilliant blogs out there so I really appreciate your compliment.

[marni]

you need to change your tag line since you now have your Specialized Hardrock.

Congratulations and happy holiday.

[hebe]

Done, thank you Marni!

We still have 3 inches of ice and frozen snow outside, with temperatures set to dip to minus 10 celsius (14F) over Christmas. I'll be really happy if I get another ride in this year.

[Catrin]

Done, thank you Marni!

We still have 3 inches of ice and frozen snow outside, with temperatures set to dip to minus 10 celsius (14F) over Christmas. I'll be really happy if I get another ride in this year.

Congrats again on the new ride! I haven't been able to ride in a little over 3 weeks, and with the amount of snow on the ground combined with the 5 inches of snow that is supposed to come Friday and Saturday I think it is going to be some time...

[blackhillsbiker]

Beautiful bike! You'll love the disc brakes. I can walk my mountain bike through streams or ride through slush and snow without worrying about being able to stop later. I'm so glad you're having fun. I wish you many happy rides together!

Deb

[ibike2]

pretty....Enjoy your new ride!

[ladyicon]

Very nice bike. Could you send santa my way?

[hebe]

Thank you! I hope Santa found his way to you, Lady Icon.

The snow has given way to rain and fog :( The next nice day looks like Sunday, so unless the fog eases tomorrow I don't think I'll get another ride this year. I don't mind a bit of rain, but I do like seeing the view as I ride.

[malkin]

Here's to many lovely rides in 2011 and beyond!