She's here! My new Vita

[hebe]

The bike shop delivered this morning, and put on the new Charge saddle for me. I can't believe how fast, easy and light this bike is compared to my comfort and mountain bikes. It was a beautiful if very cold morning so I went straight out riding - a mile or so around the neighbourhood and then a six mile ride around the country lanes. And then another quick spin around the block to test out the new shopping pannier, albeit empty.

Gorgeous. Gears are lovely, the geometry is perfect for me, the only thing that reminds me that I've been riding is the endorphins and a slight new-saddle tenderness to my nethers. Thank you for all the help on here, she's definitely the right bike for me.

[Giulianna23]

Wow...that's a beautiful bike...congratulations!!!

[Owlie]

Niice! Congratulations!

[Penny4]

Congratulations, that is a very nice bike!

[goldfinch]

Nice! I love the basket too.

[azfiddle]

Fantastic- beautiful. Enjoy!

[Tri Girl]

she's BEAUTIFUL!!! Love the turqouise detail on the saddle rails and the basket! SO cute!!! Are you going to add any more splashes of colour?

[Crankin]

I knew you would love it.

[Desert Tortoise]

How sweet! And with the basket it makes me feel like taking a ride to the local farmers market for some produce.:)

[Bike Writer]

Beautiful! That bike looks like she's raring to go for a fast ride. Ride her in good health - many happy miles and smiles!

:D

[BC2COCyclist]

Lovely new steed!

[hebe]

Thanks everyone! I showed her to the Mister tonight, and he was staggered by how light she was. I have to say that the future is looking short for my Marin, it's so heavy by comparison. The basket is a Basil bottle pannier, it just hooks on to the rear rack.


she's BEAUTIFUL!!! Love the turqouise detail on the saddle rails and the basket! SO cute!!! Are you going to add any more splashes of colour?
Thank you! I am trying to find a flat bungee cord in either turquoise, bright blue or bright orange for the rear rack, but have been unsuccessfull so far. I'm going to look for some blue or orange wraparound lights too.


I knew you would love it.
You were so right.

It's going to take a while to get used to the extra speed. I keep getting to junctions far quicker than I expect, and in too high a gear :)

[Owlie]

Thanks everyone! I showed her to the Mister tonight, and he was staggered by how light she was. I have to say that the future is looking short for my Marin, it's so heavy by comparison. The basket is a Basil bottle pannier, it just hooks on to the rear rack.


Thank you! I am trying to find a flat bungee cord in either turquoise, bright blue or bright orange for the rear rack, but have been unsuccessfull so far. I'm going to look for some blue or orange wraparound lights too.


You were so right.

It's going to take a while to get used to the extra speed. I keep getting to junctions far quicker than I expect, and in too high a gear :)

I have a hard time remembering to downshift at intersections...:o

[Gypsy]

Congratulations!!!

[jyyanks]

Congrats! It's a beauty!

[rivergal]

Congratulations - what a beauty!

[Dog]

Nice bike....enjoy the ride!

[Berrybiker]

Congratulations! - I'm so glad you are happy with her.

[Roadtrip]

hebe.. that bike is JUST so awesome!!! Congrats!!


I have a hard time remembering to downshift at intersections...:o

Ditto here. I do that very same thing.. then go to take off in too high a gear due to my own sillyness.

Here's to many sunny miles ahead of you :)

Shannon

[Miranda]

Congrats!:cool: A new bike day is a happy day.:)

[Catrin]

I missed this, congratulations on your new ride! She is beautiful!

[Bike Chick]

I had missed it too and I love looking at new bikes........

She's a beauty! Enjoy her.

[WindingRoad]

Looks like a nice solid bike that will serve you nicely for years to come. Congratulations to you! :D