New Here - Just Bought 2nd Bike - Addicted?

Hello all!

First of all, I just wanted to say that I have never encountered such a great group of people who just wish the absolute best for everyone. I really think this is the best forum on the internet in any subject as far as a great community goes. You gals rock! (Can you tell I've been lurking?)

A little about me, I live in San Diego (currently), I am 4 days from graduation from SDSU, and I just started seriously riding in December; although I have been riding bikes most of my life.

My BF bought me a Giant OCR C3 for x-mas and I have been riding as often as I can on the weekends. Today I bought, well... paid for at least... my first serious commuter, a Masi Speciale Commuter. It should be in the shop and ready for me by the end of the week.

This forum has been a wealth of information and I look forward to more tricks, tips, advice and support!

Congratulations on your pending graduation! That Masi looks hot :cool:

Hi Katie! Congratulations on your upcoming graduation and new bike. :) So what are your career goals? Hopefully it will allow plenty of time for your rides. ;)

Cool! You can never have too many bikes =)

Thanks for bringing this bike to our attention. This bike is only a single speed, but it comes with all the brazons and stuff to put a derailleur on it. Not only that, it has a steel fork. Sounds like a really cool bike! Is yours root beer colored too?

Thanks for the good wishes and admiration! My new bike is root beer colored. Gotta be honest, I really liked the orange on the other Masi Speciale, but the versatility of the Commuter won me over. And it is a really rich brown, so I am very happy with this color.

Sundial - I am taking a year off and then off to grad school in Boston for Publishing (that is the current plan, at least). And if I don't ride how am I supposed to relieve the stress? :)

I don't consider someone to be addicted to buying bikes until they have at least 5 bikes.
I have two, so plenty of leeway there. ;) :D

I think it's smart to buy a dedicated commuter bike aside form your usual fun bike. Ideally, they need to be set up pretty differently for the two different uses anyway, unless you don't ride much overall (and what commuter doesn't ride much?).

ENJOY!!!!!

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Originally Posted by KatiePickle

And if I don't ride how am I supposed to relieve the stress? :)

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You go shopping on TE. :D

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Originally Posted by BleeckerSt_Girl

I don't consider someone to be addicted to buying bikes until they have at least 5 bikes.

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hehe
That's the same number that popped into my head :D

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Originally Posted by BleeckerSt_Girl

I don't consider someone to be addicted to buying bikes until they have at least 5 bikes.

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uh oh.

5 bikes? Whew! Even counting my Schwinn Sting-Ray Fairlady I am under that. I will stop worrying about interventions from friends and family. Hopefully no one ever invites me mountain biking or I suspect my sewing room will be converted to bike storage.

So five is the magic number? Sounds good to me. That means I'm perfectly normal - but I better start looking for a support group for DH. He apparently has a SERIOUS problem. And now I can see his method - he's just like a drug dealer suggesting I should try one more. Thanks to him I'm creeping up on the magic number myself.

On the bright side, the only thing that suffers from this addiction is the garage. And we are doing our part to support the economy which makes the addiction down right patriotic.

five? Uh oh!

Do the two I bought for the grandkids to ride when they're here count?

If so, Hi, my name is Karen, and I'm a bike addict.

If not, well what the heck, my name is still Karen, and I have no problem -- with bikes anyway!

Karen in Boise

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Originally Posted by KatiePickle

Thanks for the good wishes and admiration! My new bike is root beer colored. Gotta be honest, I really liked the orange on the other Masi Speciale, but the versatility of the Commuter won me over. And it is a really rich brown, so I am very happy with this color.

Sundial - I am taking a year off and then off to grad school in Boston for Publishing (that is the current plan, at least). And if I don't ride how am I supposed to relieve the stress? :)

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Welcome! Are you a writer? I am, and I find that the best relief from a day spent tapping away at a keyboard, composing articles, is getting out for a long ride!

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Originally Posted by KatiePickle

5 bikes? Whew! Even counting my Schwinn Sting-Ray Fairlady I am under that. I will stop worrying about interventions from friends and family. Hopefully no one ever invites me mountain biking or I suspect my sewing room will be converted to bike storage.

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If you are already thinking about it, it's too late.

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Originally Posted by KatyLady

So five is the magic number? Sounds good to me.

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I made it up. But it sounds good to me too.

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Originally Posted by Kano

five? Uh oh!
Do the two I bought for the grandkids to ride when they're here count?

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No.

5 bikes?
Now I understand why my boyfriend wants to buy two new bicycles this Summer: he only owns four...
:D

Buying bikes and bike stuff is good for the economy.

Hmmm... We are at three a piece right now. Well, will be when DH's Kona Jake arrives next week. I am wanting a cruiser trike next year when the new grocery store opens and maybe another roadie in a couple years. Oh no, here it goes!

So, if you are addicted your are in good company. We are kinded like going to meetings but we encourage your addiction. :p

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Originally Posted by BleeckerSt_Girl

I don't consider someone to be addicted to buying bikes until they have at least 5 bikes.

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Holding at four. I guess I need to quit looking at Craigslist to keep my addiction under control!

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Originally Posted by BleeckerSt_Girl

I don't consider someone to be addicted to buying bikes until they have at least 5 bikes.

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Hmmm, I've got 3 now. 1 older road bike (my rainy day bike), 1 zippy road bike, and 1 mountain bike. So....what bikes should one have in a family of 5?

I personally own 1, going on 2 in a week here...but if you take a look at my garage, I believe the last count was at 22? This includes about 3 frames. LOL. My dad collects/fixes up old bikes :] It's great to see peoples faces when they walk into the garage...

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Originally Posted by sundial

Hmmm, I've got 3 now. 1 older road bike (my rainy day bike), 1 zippy road bike, and 1 mountain bike. So....what bikes should one have in a family of 5?

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Well, a folding bike would put you up to four.:D

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Originally Posted by sundial

Hmmm, I've got 3 now. 1 older road bike (my rainy day bike), 1 zippy road bike, and 1 mountain bike. So....what bikes should one have in a family of 5?

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A time trial bike would help. Let's see, I have 1 zippy road bike, 1 mountain bike, 1 touring bike. I guess I need the time trial bike and, hmmmm, how does one get up to 5? Wouldn't really use a folding bike. Probably wouldn't use a hybrid. I'm not sure I can get there from here. I've been drooling over the Trek and Jamis websites (a Madone or a Xenith Pro), but if I did it, I'd have to sell the 5200. I think I'd better drive hours and hours to get a professional fitting, and then wait a couple of years.

2 bikes - why 2 bikes are barely enough to get by! :D

Skierchickie: A mixte would help you get to five!

Ooh! Good thinkin', Uforgot! I knew there was a way!

Picked up the bike yesterday! I need to go back to the bike shop to get some narrower bars and that saddle is like a brick, but other than that, just what I wanted in a commuter!

http://lh4.ggpht.com/katiepickle/SDc...JPG?imgmax=512

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Originally Posted by uforgot

Well, a folding bike would put you up to four.:D

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LOL! I can just see me on a pocket bike. I would look like a Shriner riding a mini scooter. :D