What a bike!

I feel so giddy...like the first day I learned to ride my bike! And I'm so glad I have TE with whom to share.

I picked up my very first road bike today - a 2009 Trek Madone 5.2 WSD. I teetered and tottered on whether to go for such a bike as a first road bike, but I am wanting to train for that half-ironman (Sept 2009), and I am relatively fit and not a new cyclist. So I thought what the heck. Wow. I have to say that I am just blown away!!! I can never go back!! The feel of this thing is incredible - the seat is surprisingly comfortable, the fit is glove-like, and the ride is, well, amazing.

I have to give credit to my LBS though. They did an amazing fit job. Not only did they measure and fit me prior to deciding the size of my bike, they also spent quite a bit of time fitting me to the clipless pedals. I can't explain it properly but they used this contraption to ensure that the clips under the shoe are aligned the way they're supposed to. Then they checked to make sure that the handlebars and saddles are in the right spot. They basically spent about 45 minutes with me today just making sure that the bike is a perfect fit. The store is a Trek "concept" store - it is actually called the "Trek Store."

Anyway, i just had to share cuz I am so stoked. I can't wait to get out there again!! (tomorrow)

Thanks for reading if you have read this far, lol. I will post photos soon; I just haven't had a chance to do so (ironic given that I am a photographer, lol).

CONGRATS! I love my new Trek road bike. I didn't know what I was missing.............

Oh WOW!! What a nice bike to start your training! :D You know, if you tease us with your bike you must post pictures of your new ride. ;) :) As for your LBS, they sound like they are worth their weight in gold to get you fitted so well. It sounds like you have truly found the perfect bike.

Yay! Post pictures soon!!

Yes - pictures are required here!!!

I went ahead and visited Trek's site to view your bike anyway. Holy smokes - that is a gorgeous gorgeous bike! Of all the color schemes, that has to be my fav for the Madone.

SWEET RIDE CHOICE!!


P.S. We have one of those concept "Trek Store"s here too. I just picked up my 7.5 FX from them. In love with Treks now! :)

We want pictures! We want pictures! We want pictures! :D

Many happy miles to you and your new bike!

I'm not a great product photographer, lol, so here goes...

What a beauty!!! Congrats!!!

*flails*

*drools*

She is gorgeous!

Many happy rides to you!

Beautiful bike! Enjoy many rides together

Ooooooohhhhh

Wooooooowwwww

Going to pick up my jaw from the floor now!

Thank you so much!! :)

Gorgeous!!! I'm going to wipe the drool from my chin now...

bike envy ++++++
Tell self, "don't need a new bike, don't need a new bike....."

Is that the new Bontrager InForm RL saddle for women on your bike?

No, it's the Race Lite FIT. Supposedly made to fit women. I know many people complain about the Bontrager saddles. My LBS said to give this a go and if it is uncomfortable then switch. Is this the saddle on your bike?

ohhhhh, WOW.... *drooling all over keyboard*

What a wonderful bike...enjoy!

That's a really nice floor. Oh, and your bike too. ;) :)

SWWWEEEEEEEEETTTTT! Just gorgeous--did she sleep in the house the first night? (mine did) My strips are red--I wish they were blue :-)

Trash the seat--if that's what came on my '09 2.1--I gave is a shot and it was sheer torture. I tried it twice, even bought new shorts--w/o being graphic, I had to take 4 days off :-(

Sweet Ride!!!!

Beeaaauuutiiifulllllll bike...that bike could almost sell me on buying a new one;)