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I hope the first ride makes it well worth the waiting for you, Wahine. Don't have too much fun, 'kay?;):p:p:p:p
ETA: Poor mountain, it won't know what hit 'im.
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I hope the first ride makes it well worth the waiting for you, Wahine. Don't have too much fun, 'kay?;):p:p:p:p
ETA: Poor mountain, it won't know what hit 'im.
Alright. At long last she arrived. Then I had to put her aside until I could get some brake cable adjustment and until I finished my road bike racing this weekend. I had to work all day yesterday but today I snuck out for a ride at lunch.
All I have to say is.... *oh my* [fans herself to keep from fainting].
This bike is amazing. It's swoopy, bouncy and responsive. I went over bridges that sometimes freak me out and didn't even flinch. It climbs wonderfully. I haven't had a chance to try any rock gardens yet or bigger drops. I may have to narrow the handle bars a bit and the front suspension needs some adjusting. But I think I'm in love....:D:D:D:D:D
Pictures! Pictures!
Soon. My camera got stolen when my truck was broken into last weekend so I have to borrow a camera to take the pics. Or I can try to steal one from a friend that took some on the weekend.
geez... that's rotten luck.
So glad you are enjoying the new ride though.
Veronica
:mad::mad: Aw, that stinks - so sorry that happened to you! But the bike sounds wonderful! :D
Yup, the truck break in was a PITA. We parked in a very non-travelled area, and rode for 4.5 hours. We saw about 5 cars that entire time. So we were really surprised when we came back to the truck and found the break in. They would not have gotten anything if my cycling buddy had remembered his camelback... that's where my camera was and we had intended to take it with us but forgot.:(:( Oh well. At least we had our wallets etc.
Did I mention that I love my new bike?
Woohoo! Looking forward to hearing more about the sweet new ride!
Sorry about the break in!
Great news about your new bike. I hope you have miles of fun together.:)
What a bunch of sorry people! :mad: :mad: I hope you get a neat camera soon. When you do, can you post lots of pics of the trail and your bike? :cool:
The new bike and I have gone on two rides together. She's very cool. Climbs really well and blips over roots and things no problem. I have a lot more confidence on this bike than I have on any other mtn bike I've tried. Descending is great except when I have to do switchbacks... then I feel off balance and like I'm at risk for going over the front end. Any tips you mtn bike girls?? Maybe I should start another thread.
Still no pics. Soon.
Look right around the corner, not at where your front wheel is pointed. And slow down lots before you start turning - makes it easier to bail if it all goes pear-shaped... ;) :eek: :p
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Originally Posted by Wahine
Butt back and shoulders down - really bend those elbows! You'll be surprised how much difference it makes. And like the previous post says, really look around to the exit of the corner!
There has been a recent thread on just this topic, started by the lucky girl whose signficant other bought her a Spesh Safire? Covered a fair bit of ground about this topic, as she felt much more upright on it than her previous bike (Spesh Epic) and worried about going over the bars when descending.:) I think this is it..
http://forums.teamestrogen.com/showthread.php?t=29850
Enjoy that bike - it's a beauty!:D