My new bike

I happened to be driving past my favorite bike shop on the way to see my son at work. This bike was sitting outside amongst the used ones. I didn't have any intention of buying a new bike this year, but it really fit me, after they changed out the stem for a shorter one. I test rode it and while I was out I called hubby and told him he better call me back soon if he wanted to keep me from spending $500. He didn't call me back in time. :D

Still making adjustments on the saddle and getting used to the more stretched out position, plus braking in the different hand position.

I've been riding my mountain bike on the road. My new bike is faaaaast. :) Yay!

*Oh, it's a 2006 Trek 1000.

Karen

Excellent!
Congrats on the new slick ride.
Looks like you'll have to update your avatar! :p

YAY!!!! Great find!! Have fun riding it

Ohhhh She's a pretty one- LOVE the color! Have fun blazing down the road. :D

Very nice! Congratulations!

(did the bike call out to you? Bike love... "come here, I'm meant for YOU!")

Wow! talk about BIKE LUV!

Happy new bike to you. Sometimes life is better if you are spontaneous.

I bought the same bike 3 months ago and I love her! Don't you just love the color? I think she's a very pretty bike. And I agree...fast too!

Really the only thing I've had any issue with is the front brakes. I just switched to Kool Stop pads and I'm getting a complete new front brake set-up for free from Trek (there's a thread in Bike Maintenance with details if you're interested).

Enjoy!!!! :D

Lovely bike
I am so happy for you, Tuckie
Tailwinds and descents all the route!

I bet you feel like you are flying now! Congrats! I loved the part where your husband didn't call in time. How much time did you give him? "Honey, I waited and waited an ENTIRE minute!" :D Just a side note: don't you just love those Skechers shoes? I have them in a zillion colors!

Congratulations on your new ride. She's a beauty.

Thanks, all. :)

Uforgot, I gave him all the way until I got back to the bike shop. If he can't sit at his desk waiting for me to call all day, it's his fault! lol. I think those Skechers are just perfect for riding my bike, because I don't like walking in them. The heel is too narrow! But I do like the elastic that holds them on. They're not too bulky for the cages, either.

Ow my booty is hurting. I've not been riding my mtn bike much this season. It still has that annoying click in the BB that just drove me nuts, and niggled into my brain every time I thought about riding. So, no butt callouses, yet. ;) But I think I've got my new bike saddle in the right position. And I look so good on it. :)

Karen

You know, I really hate the expression on my face in that picture, so just so you can picture me "right" here's a better one. lol. (But I wear contacts, now.) That's my grandson when he was 4 months old. He will be 2 on Wednesday. :)

Karen

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Originally Posted by sara

I bought the same bike 3 months ago and I love her! Don't you just love the color? I think she's a very pretty bike. And I agree...fast too!

Really the only thing I've had any issue with is the front brakes. I just switched to Kool Stop pads and I'm getting a complete new front brake set-up for free from Trek (there's a thread in Bike Maintenance with details if you're interested).

Enjoy!!!! :D

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I love the color, too. My mountain bike is a Trek 4500 and it's blue, too. Lighter, so they compliment each other.

Oh, when I finally did talk to hubby about it, he immediately started counting the bikes in the garage...two project bikes, two mountain bikes, the two hybrids which got us going. He has two and he doesn't even ride that much. lol. But he loves me and lets me do anything I want. :)

I will definitely check out that thread about brakes. I think I've peeked in there and I was thinking how noisy they are just this morning.

Karen

Both bike and rider are radiant! ;) :p

I love that frosted blue color.

Good for you! :) Enjoy that ride! I was in LBS to buy some a stem spacer for my 7.2FX (aka Ruby), and found myself looking longingly at a 1500 and an Allez...I had to talk myself out of drooling! I have a feeling a road bike will be in my Summer future too!

p.s. nice shade of blue - and your grandbaby is a cutie too!