Happy Early Birthday to Me!

She sure is pretty. Congrats! I hope you enjoy her for many more.:)

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Originally Posted by Wahine

And Rolf Vector (?) wheels. Very nice. You must've done something either really good or really bad to get that bike for your birthday.

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Rolf Elans. Love that 1250 g per wheelset! I actually already had the wheels, which helped me "stay within budget" while building the rest of the bike. :rolleyes:

Actually, gals, my birthday isn't for TWO MONTHS. However, since I've never been very good at buying things for myself "just because", I felt like I had to somehow justify the purchase. I've been round and round with myself on this...do I really need a new bike? I mean, my old bike got me through some pretty tough rides and I survived, and it's still working just fine and the new wheels last year really helped with performance...but did she really need to be replaced? Why did I really want a new bike? The only real bonafide excuse I could come up with was that my old bike really hurt me after about 120 miles. (But then I suspect I'd probably hurt on ANY bike after 120 miles, and I'm not sure I'll ride anything longer than a 200 k anymore, but that's beside the point. :p )

I'm still not sure I really needed this bike. But I have it now, so I guess I'll just have to get over this guilty feeling. *sigh* I blame it all on Catholic school (which I got kicked out of).

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Originally Posted by yellow

I blame it all on Catholic school (which I got kicked out of).

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Congratulations! Yes, on the getting kicked out of Catholic school! ;) And on deciding the celebrate your wonderful self with the purchase of a fabulous new ride that you really wanted. :p

Hugs and happy butterflies carrying that guilt away,
~T~

It's gorgeous! When's your birthday?

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Originally Posted by yellow

I'm still not sure I really needed this bike. But I have it now, so I guess I'll just have to get over this guilty feeling. *sigh* I blame it all on Catholic school (which I got kicked out of).

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Oh Yellow its beautiful!! No guilt is allowed.:D Just enjoy your wonderful bike.

Happy riding.

PS love the bar tape.

Congrats! Beautiful bike--you deserve it, for whatever reason! :D

very very nice!!!! love it!

That is so excellent! So is she coming out with you for the WCC?

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Originally Posted by maillotpois

So is she coming out with you for the WCC?

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That's affirmative.

I did a test ride this afternoon, which included the li'l 20% grade hill here in the 'hood. I made it up just fine with the compact, though of course I was standing in my lowest gear. :p It is surprisingly nimble.

I just can't get over how much I love those Salsa bars. I have a feeling that if I'd had those on my old bike, some of my troubles would have been alleviated.

Sweet Bike! :cool: Happy Birthday!! :)

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Originally Posted by yellow

That's affirmative.

I did a test ride this afternoon, which included the li'l 20% grade hill here in the 'hood. I made it up just fine with the compact, though of course I was standing in my lowest gear. :p It is surprisingly nimble.

I just can't get over how much I love those Salsa bars. I have a feeling that if I'd had those on my old bike, some of my troubles would have been alleviated.

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The bars look great. What Salsa bars are they??

Looks like a perfect Birthday present! Enjoy!

What a beautiful bike. May you enjoy many happy and safe riding miles on it. As far as feeling guilty, I know the feeling, but please go out a just enjoy your bike.

~ JoAnn