Anelia, that was fun! thanks for sharing.
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Anelia, that was fun! thanks for sharing.
Anelia, how gorgeous! :)
Beautiful Anelia - thanks for sharing!
Here I am picking up my lovely new Jamis Dakar XC from TE gal Catrin in Indianapolis just this past weekend:
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I have not gotten to take it out for a ride yet, but my DH got it re-assembled for me today and set up the saddle height. It seems like it's going to fit me perfectly, and it's absolutely gorgeous. Thank you again, Catrin! It was a pleasure to meet you! :)
(Ooops -- looks like I need to update my sig to include it...)
Emily - I am SO glad that it fits you so well and that she has gone to a good home! As much as I loved that bike it was always a touch small for me, but there are reasons why I went for a smaller size. It was great to meet you, your DH and your dog who REALLY wanted to rush into my apartment :)
I also forget just how red my hair is until I see a picture!
Emily, that's so cool you bought Catrin's bike!
+1! I love that it's staying "in the family" so to speak.Quote:
Originally Posted by Crankin
Heheh, and I forget how light mine is -- used to be much browner. :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Catrin
Yes, this bike is the perfect size for me. I actually needed the saddle up at least as high as you had it, if not higher. It's a gorgeous bike, and I can't wait to ride it!
Sweet! For me it actually needed to be at least 4 inches higher for non-trail use...which is why it has such a long seat-post. I am so glad that you are happy with it and looking forward to hearing about your first ride!Quote:
Originally Posted by emily_in_nc
I've thought about going with a darker dye, but the red works and it is dangerous to start mixing colors. The last time it became a lavender-purple-pink color...that wasn't my intention ;)
Emily, Congratulations on this new bike also!!! and posting a pic of you and Catrin. Now I can match Catrin's face to her post. It looks like since your return to the states all is falling in place very nicely for you :)
Thanks, JoAnn!
I finally got the Jamis out on a 20+ mile utility ride today (to Wal-Mart and Natural Grocer), and it rides like a dream. Although I really bought it for unpaved roads and trails, I am realizing how nice it is to have a fullie for the urban roads here in the Kansas City area, with their many cracks, potholes, and areas of uneven pavement. I've been riding my Trek until I got slicker tires on the Jamis, but now that I have that, will ride the Jamis a lot more for our in-town rides. It fits like a dream, is super comfortable, and gorgeous to boot. I am one lucky lady! :D
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I look tense because I was tense, this was my first day on a road bike.
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That bike is gorgeous!
thanks, it is my 65th birthday present to myself. Trek madone design one custom paint job.Quote:
Originally Posted by murielalex
Sweet ride, and worth saving for 5 years for.