I got my road bike!

[shadon]

Off I went to Redwood City yesterday to get a Trek 1500. The 43 was to short, the 47 was to big. So I bought the 2100 c since they had it in a 45.

It's so nice! If my gut weren't protesting today, I have gone for a ride but alas. Next week I'll do the Iron Horse trail with my team. Yaaay!! I have a road bike!

[SadieKate]

Yeah! You're on your way! Bubba says "Oh, good!"

[LBTC]

That is a sweet looking ride, SK! Nice work!

Namaste,
~T~

[SadieKate]

Not me! Sharon got the bike! She's a real roadie now. :D

[Jo-n-NY]

What a beauty of a bike. The color is gorgeous. I wish you many happy and safe rides.

JoAnn

[caligurl]

that is SOOOO PURDY!

[DirtDiva]

Enjoy! :D:D:D

[bikerchick68]

wooohooooo! That is a beauty! So tell us more... what components etc on it? Is it a WSD bike or mens? (I'm assuming WSD from the paint, but ya never know since our pro football team now wears that very color! :eek: :D )

can't wait to hear about your first ride!

[shadon]

Trek 2100c. I put a Shimano Flightdeck on it. It's all of 45 cm ...my training/fundraising team has promised to tease me mercilessly for that! I think I'll name her Tiny or somthing.

My digestive system won't let me ride right now, so first ride probably won't be till Saturday. Gotta learn how to use these gears!

[CorsairMac]

*wipes drool off screen and keyboard*

very nice ride my friend! May the 2 of you have many miles together!! LOVE the colour!


(the name Bluebell comes to mind - a very small blue flower)

[caligurl]

oh what a pretty name! bluebell.. i like that!!!!!

[LBTC]

Or BlueBelle as a nice play on words....

Namaste,
~T~

[Trekhawk]

Shadon - what a beauty! Adding another Trek rider to list hmm Im sure there will be enough of us soon to take over the world. :D

[fretwes]

Absolutely gorgeous. Did you get clipless pedals and shoes? I've been eyeing up the the Trek WSD bikes myself. They are NICE!

[CorsairMac]

Shadon - what a beauty! Adding another Trek rider to list hmm Im sure there will be enough of us soon to take over the world. :D

If we get enough of us - can we have a convention?...maybe dress up like Trek-Heads - oh wait...we already do! :rolleyes: ;)

[shadon]

no clippless yet! though clipsand spds came with the bike...so clipless is not far off.

I just want this rain to stop so I can RIDE! My fundraising team is riding on Sunday, so pray for no rain!

[mary9761]

Here's a bike I've been lusting after, http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a361/mary9761/misc%20pics/1000_flare.jpg of course that was BEFORE I test rode the Trek Pilot 5.2 :D http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a361/mary9761/misc%20pics/pilot522.jpg Is it silly to feel like even THINKING about a road bike is being UNFAITHFUL to my Little Navigator that Could?? :confused: :(
At least I'm keeping it in the [Trek] family
I'm trying to get the pics to show the same size, but for some reason, it's NOT cooperating.

[RoadRaven]

Mary, its ok... Little Nav will understand...
Will you be keeping Little Nav? Or finding a good home...

[CorsairMac]

ohhh Mary - with the miles you're putting on, you are gonna LOVE a road bike. And nah, my first "get back into riding" bike was the Trek Navigator 200. I still have her and she sure looks purty sitting there! I'll use her this winter when the weather gets dicey but other than that, she just sits there! Bikes are like dogs - they have unconditional love! Your Lil Navigator that Could will always be there for you!

[mary9761]

thanks everyone, I don't see the new bike in the real near future, it's mainly a pipe dream. I would definitely keep the Little Navigator that could for just tooling around on. Of course a suggestion was made that perhaps when I get more fit and on a road bike that I would have a young padawan at my side on the Navigator having turned the reigns over to a new cyclist. Since she was a gift basically as being paid out of layway by an anonymous donor, I kind of like the thought of paying it forward that way. :D

[Lise]

Since she was a gift basically as being paid out of layway by an anonymous donor, I kind of like the thought of paying it forward that way. :D
Exactly. I passed on the rusty old Schwinn that I fixed up and rode all over town the first summer I was riding. I told the girl I gave it to that she was welcome to pass it on to someone else when she could afford a better bike.

Here in Chicago there's a shop called Urban Bikes. The owner scours the alleys for bikes and parts, and accepts donations. He has a summer clinic in which he teaches kids how to fix up bikes. At the end of the session, they get to keep the bike they've fixed up, and they've got some money-making skills in bike repair. I suggested she pass the Schwinn on to them when she's done. Bikes are remarkable things...there's a midwife in Mali who saves lives with a bicycle ambulance she's rigged up...well, I'm preaching to the choir here!

Mary, you and I know what a transformation was started when we first pushed those pedals down. To help somebody else find this way of life is incredible.

Take care, Lise

[shadon]

Wow! Thank you Mary and Lise for giving me an idea! I hope to hold on to my Marin Larkspur for awhile, but if I find that I'm not riding it, I'll donate it to Trips for Kids.
Thanks so much!