My first road bike is here!! Pics included ;-)

[Maye]

Thanks for all the valuable tips that helped me to decide the right bike for me. This thread can be found here: http://forums.teamestrogen.com/showthread.php?t=46587

I ended up with a Trek Lexa SLX 2012 - 52cm, color Satin White Shell/Satin Ghost Grey. Can't wait to ride this baby. I still have to name her!! :D

http://neshem.smugmug.com/Other/Trek-Lexa/i-7FTWTHK/0/M/IMG2355-M.jpg (http://neshem.smugmug.com/Other/Trek-Lexa/21756729_bTnrWN#!i=1734338330&k=7FTWTHK&lb=1&s=A)

http://neshem.smugmug.com/Other/Trek-Lexa/i-4f7r4xN/0/M/IMG2357-M.jpg (http://neshem.smugmug.com/Other/Trek-Lexa/21756729_bTnrWN#!i=1734338878&k=4f7r4xN&lb=1&s=A)

http://neshem.smugmug.com/Other/Trek-Lexa/i-Qczrc3K/0/M/IMG2359-M.jpg (http://neshem.smugmug.com/Other/Trek-Lexa/21756729_bTnrWN#!i=1734339000&k=Qczrc3K&lb=1&s=A)

[radacrider]

Congratulations and may you have many, many happy miles. :)

[Berrybiker]

Beautiful! Congratulations -- enjoy!!!

[surgtech1956]

Beautiful, love the green accents. Many safe and happy miles ahead

[Owlie]

Very nice! I love the green bottle cages, and are those matching green accents on the rims?

Many happy miles!

[Maye]

Very nice! I love the green bottle cages, and are those matching green accents on the rims?

Many happy miles!

Hi Owlie,
Thanks!!
Yes, the rims have green accents. I wonder how it would look with green bar tape...;)

[zoom-zoom]

Hi Owlie,
Thanks!!
Yes, the rims have green accents. I wonder how it would look with green bar tape...;)

I love green bar tape on bikes. I have lime green Fizik tape (I think they may call it apple green) on my cyclocross bike and it's fantastic...it's been covered in mud and cleans up so nicely.

Gorgeous bike...I just love the white and lime!

[Owlie]

Hi Owlie,
Thanks!!
Yes, the rims have green accents. I wonder how it would look with green bar tape...;)

I was going to suggest seeing if you can find matching green bar tape, but didn't mention it because I didn't know if you liked the white or not. If you can match it, I think it would look smashing with green!

[Miranda]

Great looking bike. Love the green also. Congrats!

:)

[Maye]

I was going to suggest seeing if you can find matching green bar tape, but didn't mention it because I didn't know if you liked the white or not. If you can match it, I think it would look smashing with green!


Yes!! That's going to be my next project for the LBS!!

[murielalex]

Great looking bike, and, yes, the lime green touches are perfect. Congrats and happy riding!

[Maye]

Yummy Lime Green!

And the saddle looks comfy too. What kind is it?

Congrats, I know you've looked forward to this!

Thanks and You are right about looking forward to this!!
The saddle is a Bontrager Affinity.

[amb]

Sweet looking bike - LOVE the lime green. Enjoy it!!!

[Koronin]

Congrats! Nice looking bike, enjoy!

[jyyanks]

What a beautiful bike! Congratulations and enjoy it!

[rivergal]

Lovely, lovely! Enjoy her!

[roo4]

Oh, that is one sweet ride. Enjoy!

[azfiddle]

Very nice! Hope you get miles of smiles on her.

[hebe]

Beautiful! Enjoy your rides together!

[CAL]

congrats on your beautiful new bike! love the green accents:)

[Wahine]

Very nice!! And I agree that green bar tape would look fantastic on that bike. The tough part would be matching it. It's really hard to match bar tape colours. Make sure that you get to see the bar tape next to the bike before they put it on for you to make sure that you are happy with the colour match.

Happy trails!!

[Catrin]

Beautiful! If you can get a true match that you like, consider purchasing an extra roll or two for the future in case you can't find it.

[Anelia]

So coool! White is a wonderful color for a bike.

[Savra]

What a beautiful bike!!! Enjoy. I'm sure she will bring you many happy hours of riding.

[Berrybiker]

Cool bike!!!!

I know this might not be to everyone's taste, but I am thinking bar tape in a slightly different green might even look better than matching the lime green. Of course, you would still want to be able to hold it up to the bike to see if the color combination is pleasing :)(versus just plain weird:eek:.

(Okay, my art background is showing, not to mention my serious color addiction.)

[uforgot]

What a beautiful bike! I hope you have many many wonderful miles on it!

[Maye]

Cool bike!!!!

I know this might not be to everyone's taste, but I am thinking bar tape in a slightly different green might even look better than matching the lime green. Of course, you would still want to be able to hold it up to the bike to see if the color combination is pleasing :)(versus just plain weird:eek:.

(Okay, my art background is showing, not to mention my serious color addiction.)


I actually bought some green tape from Lizard skins and is almost phosphorescent green! I think I will send it back but not sure yet.

[Maye]

Not cheap but...:) (http://www.aawyeah.com/lizard-skins-dsp-road-bike-handlebar-tape-lime-green/)

OMG Muirenn! I just bought this exact color from Lizard skins. I think is too bright but not sure if I will send it back or keep it.

[Maye]

What about this one from Bontrager? I think it looks exactly like the Lizard skin one that I bought.

[jyyanks]

I love it! It will really make your bike *pop*!

[Penny4]

Congrats on your new bike! I have the 2011 SLX and love it!! (But I like your colors better!) Enjoy :D

[Berrybiker]

What about this one from Bontrager? I think it looks exactly like the Lizard skin one that I bought.

This looks close to the Lizard Skin tape, but it is hard to tell in a picture--there is just something I like more about the Lizard Skin tape. If you haven't sent that back yet, you might want to try propping it up against the bike (or having somebody hold it up the handlebars for you) and stepping back some distance from the bike, to get an idea of how it would look on the bike. Of course you want to do this outside, or at least in a sunny window or area. The last thing you want is a bike that only looks good indoors:)

[Jo-n-NY]

Since it is within the same company Bontrager/Trek I would think it should match perfectly.