New Bike!

[HillSlugger]

I got a 2011 Madone 5.5 as a combination Christmas/50th birthday gift. Took it out for its maiden ride on Christmas day. Rides so smooth, but I think I'll need to get a shorter stem (I don't remember feeling so stretched out when I test rode it).

http://home.comcast.net/~nicole.thomas14/Madone1-2.jpg

[Bike Writer]

Beautiful! Many happy miles together!

[marni]

BEAUTIFUL BIKE !! I am dropping hints like crazy to my husband, live in FIL and three adult children that I want a madone 6.5 for my 65th birthday in two years. If it doesn't materialize, I will throw a hissy fit and buy it for myself. Enjoy your new ride.

[Catrin]

Very sweet bike, congratulations!

[HillSlugger]

BEAUTIFUL BIKE !! I am dropping hints like crazy to my husband, live in FIL and three adult children that I want a madone 6.5 for my 65th birthday in two years. If it doesn't materialize, I will throw a hissy fit and buy it for myself. Enjoy your new ride.

I made it very plain: "for my 50th birthday I'd like a new bike". ;) My wonderful, supportive partner made it happen. Can't wait to find out what she wants for her 60th in 2 years.

[Kerry1976]

Beautiful bike!

[Chicken Little]

Sweet!

[pfunk12]

Beautiful bike! Congratulations!!

[Owlie]

Beautiful!

[Koronin]

Congrats on your new bike. I'm hoping to save my money up to be able to purchase a Madone by the end of next year. (My credit card debt gets first priority though).

[Grits]

Wow! Great bike. Many happy miles!

[hebe]

Gorgeous! I love the bow too. Hope you had a grand birthday!

[limewave]

Wow! What a beautiful bike. Enjoy!

[ClockworkOrange]

WOW, double coolio, she's gorgeous.

Hope you had a great 50th too.

Safe riding.

[abejita]

BEAUTIFUL BIKE !! I am dropping hints like crazy to my husband, live in FIL and three adult children that I want a madone 6.5 for my 65th birthday in two years. If it doesn't materialize, I will throw a hissy fit and buy it for myself. Enjoy your new ride.

Sounds like a great plan, Marni!!

[arielmoon]

Gorgeous!!!!

[Jo-n-NY]

beautiful bike, ENJOY, ENJOY to the fullest.

[Veronica]

You're really going to fly now! Enjoy it!

Veronica

[suzbyrd]

I just bought a Trek Madone 5.1 myself. I felt stretched out on mine too. The guy who sold me the bike said he wanted to raise the handlebars rather than shortening the stem. I haven't ridden it enough to figure out the fit too much, but I did slide my seat as far forward as I could so make it shorter reach to the bars. Good luck with your bike!

[ame]

Congrats! She's beautiful!