My sweet new Cervelo! (In case you don't hit the tri forum.)

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12-03-2006, 06:05 PM
KSH

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My sweet new Cervelo! (In case you don't hit the tri forum.)

Well, I FINALLY get to post one of these... "Look at my new bike"... threads! :D

This is my Cervelo One. I can't decide what to name her. I thought of "Yellow Jacket". But that sounds kind of *mean*, and I'm not a hammer-head rider.

Hhhhuuummmm?

Oh well, I took her for her first 13 miles today. I got in aero maybe for a total of .50 miles of that! :( It was scary. Tri bikes are so much lighter on the front and it's hard to stay straight in aero position. I am sure I will get use to it over time.

Otherwise, she felt FAST! I can't wait till I have the confidence to rider her like she's stolen ;) .

My next goal... to get a new road bike to replace my Trek 1000. HA!

Finally... my Dad bought my pedals... my Mom bought my saddle, and my boyfriend bought:

* A wireless bike computer
* A tool bag with all the goodies needed to change a flat
* New bar tape (the red was horrible looking)
* A water bottle cage
* A new seat post
* The fitting!

As you can see, my dear sweet boyfriend was very generous. I have all I could of dreamed of for Christmas!
12-03-2006, 06:13 PM
ridethewind

Gorgeous bike! Love that black and yellow.
12-03-2006, 06:23 PM
Bad JuJu

Absolutely stunning! I know you'll enjoy many happy miles together.
How about "Bumblebee"?
12-04-2006, 12:50 AM
Velobambina

Lovely ride! I'm digging those Pittsburg colors (black & yellow/gold). You could name her Terry (Bradshaw) or Roberto/a (Clemente). Although I think Bad JuJu is on to something w/Bumblebee because when I first saw the photo, I thought "BEE BIKE." "Sting" could be a good alternative.
12-04-2006, 03:34 AM
solveig

She's beautiful! My DP just bought me aero bars and a tri seatpost for my Kestrel Talon so I can shift from road to TT position. It's fabulous, but I can dream of a setup like yours!

On the bee theme, how about "Buzz." ? Or maybe Buzz for the not-taking-itself-seriously days and Sting for when it's time to kick a$$?:D
12-04-2006, 03:40 AM
JmcG

Beautiful bike! And it fits well, right? It looks like it does - I was confident that it was your size! The first couple of times in aero position is quite unnerving -and having to jump back to the bullhorns to hit the brakes, etc. Over time it'll all be second nature, just keep practicing.

I took Speedy (my Cervelo) out on a long ride yesterday. It was his first since this summer b/c I've been riding Ruby a lot lately (my road bike) - and it took a few minutes to not swerve and weave while getting used to the aero position again, and I've been riding tri bikes for a few years now! The first few times you ride in the aero position on longer rides, you'll probably get a sore neck, maybe sore back. But once your body gets used to it, they'll be no more soreness.

Oh, and I like the name "Sting" that was suggested earlier :cool:

Congrats on the new bike and have fun!!
12-04-2006, 04:03 AM
cosc

What a awesome-cool bike. Lots of good names suggested. I do like yellow jacket. Have many wonderful miles on her.
12-04-2006, 05:24 AM
Trek420

Velobambina "Lovely ride! I'm digging those Pittsburg colors (black & yellow/gold). You could name her Terry (Bradshaw) or Roberto/a (Clemente)."

or "The Bus" as long as we're going all football. :p
That could be fun as in:
"what bike are you bringing to the ride?"
"oh, I'll just bring 'the Bus'"
"We'll do an easy ride then" Image of heavy yellow steel (ahem) bike;)
you show up with :eek:
12-04-2006, 05:43 AM
kaybee

Beautiful bike! Congratulations.

KB
12-04-2006, 05:53 AM
Gowest

Sweet Ride

Since your bike is such a sweet ride - how about buttercup??

It is absolutely beautiful and very intimidating to see coming up and passing you!!! Hope it is as fast as it looks - I am sure it is.

Enjoy enjoy enjoy!!

Debi
12-04-2006, 12:17 PM
Lifesgreat

Accessories for your bike

Purdy bike!

I have a dark charcoal/yellow bike and have the underseat bike bag shown on the far right of this picture. It matches perfectly! :D
12-04-2006, 02:35 PM
KSH

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Originally Posted by Gowest

Since your bike is such a sweet ride - how about buttercup??

It is absolutely beautiful and very intimidating to see coming up and passing you!!! Hope it is as fast as it looks - I am sure it is.

Enjoy enjoy enjoy!!

Debi

Buttercup sounds nice!

Thanks for all the kind words and compliments ladies. She was so much fun to ride... I hate having to wait till Sunday to do it again!
12-04-2006, 02:35 PM
KSH

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Originally Posted by Lifesgreat

Purdy bike!

I have a dark charcoal/yellow bike and have the underseat bike bag shown on the far right of this picture. It matches perfectly! :D

Too cute! That would match my bike perfectly!
12-04-2006, 02:36 PM
KSH

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Originally Posted by Trek420

or "The Bus" as long as we're going all football. :p
That could be fun as in:
"what bike are you bringing to the ride?"
"oh, I'll just bring 'the Bus'"
"We'll do an easy ride then" Image of heavy yellow steel (ahem) bike;)
you show up with :eek:

HA! Very funny! :D
12-04-2006, 02:41 PM
VeloVT

It's beautiful. I'm envious! :p
how about "golddigger" :)
12-04-2006, 03:12 PM
Bikingmomof3

I am glad you posted the picture up here as well. I love the colours. :)
12-04-2006, 05:43 PM
KnottedYet

Oooh, niiiice....

(Flossie doesn't mind me looking, cuz she knows my heart belongs to her lugged-steel loveliness)

Enjoy!
12-04-2006, 06:00 PM
Offthegrid

*drool*

I like Sting, personally. And you're right; the red bar tape had to go.
12-04-2006, 06:25 PM
Cassandra_Cain

KSH - gorgeous bike, great pictures, good for you!

Now of course, you have to get all the matching black/yellow accessories....:D
12-05-2006, 09:18 AM
HappyAnika

Its beautiful, congratulations!!!

I was just out in Dallas for Thanksgiving and could not believe the warm weather, I was bummed I didn't have a bike to ride. At least I got to run without feeling like my lungs were burning from cold. It has been frigid here lately. Enjoy your sweet ride and beautiful riding weather!
12-05-2006, 10:10 AM
Bluetree

That really is a beautiful bike, K. And you look fantastic on it! Please give us ongoing updates on your experience... I'm seriously thinking about getting a Quintana Roo next year and I'd love to hear how one gets used to riding aero like that.
Joy
12-05-2006, 12:03 PM
GLC1968

Wow...it's a beauty!

And I also love the name "sting"...but being a Hobbit fan, I would. ;)
12-05-2006, 12:23 PM
BleeckerSt_Girl

GORGEOUS!!

How about "HoneyBee"?
12-06-2006, 11:35 PM
Thistle

omg... what an amazing bike! :D . what about "beeline" or "bee-auty"

i love seeing all the different bikes people choose! Kind of like people pick different breeds of dogs :D
12-07-2006, 06:30 AM
KSH

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Originally Posted by theav

omg... what an amazing bike! :D . what about "beeline" or "bee-auty"

i love seeing all the different bikes people choose! Kind of like people pick different breeds of dogs :D

Well, thanks!

Yea, this bike kind of chose me...because it was on a close out special that I couldn't pass up.

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How about "HoneyBee"?

Hhhhhuuuummm... that's a good name too.

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I'm seriously thinking about getting a Quintana Roo next year and I'd love to hear how one gets used to riding aero like that.

OH! Those are nice bikes. If you are serious about tri's, then it would probably be worth purchasing one. I will give updates on my comfort level on the bike. I am sure with many more miles it will happen.

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I was just out in Dallas for Thanksgiving and could not believe the warm weather, I was bummed I didn't have a bike to ride. At least I got to run without feeling like my lungs were burning from cold. It has been frigid here lately. Enjoy your sweet ride and beautiful riding weather!

Yea, it was great weather! Even yesterday I was out running in shorts and a long sleeved shirt- and I was hot! Although today the weather has turned cold again... bbbbuuuurrrrr. But unless it's raining, I have the gear and I'm ready to ride!

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It's beautiful. I'm envious!
how about "golddigger"

Hee-hee... funny! Well, if she hadn't been on sale... that might work. Maybe I should come up with a name that goes along with the fact that I was lucky to find such a wonderful close out deal on her.

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Now of course, you have to get all the matching black/yellow accessories....

Well, I bought a yellow-ish jersey today! Although, I got it because it was on sale, not because of the colors, but I will match the bike.

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And I also love the name "sting"...but being a Hobbit fan, I would.

Hhhhhhuuuummm... I would feel too much like I was naming her after the singer... but I like "The Stinger". HA!