I just spent more money...(new bike!)

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Originally Posted by Owlie

...than I ever have in my life, and strangely don't feel too bad about it. :D

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Oh, yeah. Don't feel bad--it's an investment. It would have cost you more in the long run if you compromised and then ending up buying another bike. She'll last you along time :)

I took it out for a ride today. I love it, even though I crashed it already (I know!) :(
I'm fine, bike is fine. Just cosmetic damage--tore up the bar tape a bit and scratched the plastic ends of the handlebars where it hit the pavement, and a bit of dirt. It's just the adjustment from DangerBike to this new one.

The computer came in the mail today, so BF helped put that on for me. My camera is finally on speaking terms with my computer, so I have pictures!

(Well, it also helped that my grandmother asked for pictures...)

So, here's the bike:
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My (fraternal) bike twin!

I love it! I'm so jealous of the teal! How is she working out? Getting more used to her vs Dangerbike? :)

Hey, if they don't like your reflectors , poo on 'em. Unless you're doin that tour de france thing, it really isn't that much weight. It's a status thing. You're so cool you don't need to be cool, right?

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Originally Posted by TxDoc

Congrats!!!
Enjoy your new ride and show us some pictures!

ps: I agree with your boyfriend - reflectors are just useless extra weight on your bike, kind of the same as the dork disc... ;)

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That dang dork disk. I could never get the thing off my Ruby, ashamed to say it is still there. I tried and exacto knife and nearly sliced my hand off. I am gifted that way.

Congrats on your BEAUTIFUL new Avail! Enjoy many many happy (crash-free, hopefully!) miles together!

Good thing is.. you don't have to worry about the first little scratch anymore! :) Pre-tested and road-approved! hee hee.. <thumbs up!>

Your pics are great...don't you just LOVE it??? :) :) :)

Beautiful bike! Enjoy! :):)

Very pretty bike!! Enjoy her!

As for the reflectors - my VP of Support can go out and ride 100 miles without thinking about it. He and his wife are on a tandem tour of the Civil War battlefields in PA/VA and MD and are averaging 70+ miles a day - and having the time of their lives. He can also kick most people's butts on a climb. He says the more reflectors and lights and visibility the better. As he's the real deal, I'll take his word. :P

I personally don't care about the reflectors. The boyfriend's a "Must.cut.all.unnecessary.weight" type. I just roll my eyes and tell him that if he wants to take them off, he can when he gets around to it; he never will. :D

LOVE the color of the bike. The teal is gorgeous with the white.
Congrats on your new ride. You're going to love it so much!!!:D