my first bike.... EVER

**Catrin** · 12-13-2009, 12:28 PM

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Here is my new steed, and the very first one. It is a Trek 7.6 FX WSD. With some fear, I've learned how to take the front wheel off so I can transport it in my trunk. Thankfully the bike is quite light, as I need to turn it upside down to do so

It is much more stable that way though.

Tomorrow I hope to be able to practice a little in my apartment complex before heading to my spinning class. I am trying to master the Fine Art of NOT Falling Over more than necessary...

I asked them to add a kick-stand and to remove those floppy toe straps that were REALLY getting in my way. I hope to go clipless by early June, but time will tell. Thankfully I am already using them in spinning class, so that should help.

**Biciclista** · 12-13-2009, 12:39 PM

your very first bike! congratulations! looks like a wonderful new part of your life. ride ride ride

**OakLeaf** · 12-13-2009, 12:46 PM

Yay! Enjoy.

Originally Posted by Catrin

I hope to go clipless by early June, but time will tell. Thankfully I am already using them in spinning class, so that should help.

I don't spin, but it seems to me it would be a good idea to get in the habit of clipping out whenever you stop the flywheel on the spin bike. Otherwise, you'll be in the habit of just "stopping," still clipped in.

**Catrin** · 12-13-2009, 02:31 PM

Originally Posted by OakLeaf

Yay! Enjoy.

I don't spin, but it seems to me it would be a good idea to get in the habit of clipping out whenever you stop the flywheel on the spin bike. Otherwise, you'll be in the habit of just "stopping," still clipped in.

Ooooh, this is a good thought, I will do this. Thanks!

**Red Rock** · 12-13-2009, 02:44 PM

Congratulations Catrin. There is nothing like the feeling/knowledge of having your first bike. May you have many great rides together. I had the same feeling after all of my other bike purchases too. I felt like a kid in a candy store when I brought them home. Nothing beats your first though. I actually still have that bike in my house.

Many happy rides together.

Red Rock

**Owlie** · 12-13-2009, 03:08 PM

Congrats on your new bike. It's pretty.

**owlice** · 12-13-2009, 03:23 PM

Congratulations!!!

**Tri Girl** · 12-13-2009, 03:25 PM

Congrats!!! WOW!

Your new bike is AMAZING!!! I hope you love your new ride- it's sooooo pretty (I'm drooling with envy).

**blackhillsbiker** · 12-13-2009, 07:01 PM

That bike is gorgeous! I love the color. May you have many, many happy miles together!

Deb

**ny biker** · 12-13-2009, 07:13 PM

Congrats!

**Zen** · 12-13-2009, 07:26 PM

Your first bike ever?
May I ask why it took so long?

**Miranda** · 12-13-2009, 07:28 PM

Congrats on your new bici! Yep, do now whatever you feel comfortable with. The longer and more you ride, that can change, and you adjust. On going clipless, everyone I know has fallen over that way. Just come back and read about it when it happens. I teach spinning, and was an indoor rider before I re-found my love of outside. It did help w/riding clipped in the spin bici in ways. But, getting your balance while not stationary outside is another gig. Just don't get discouraged, keep trying

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**Trek420** · 12-13-2009, 07:39 PM

Congratulations! And look gals, she has a helmet! Smart.

**Serottarider** · 12-13-2009, 08:00 PM

Congratulations on your bike purchase! (Excellent choice as I am partial to Trek) The more you ride, the more you will fall in love with cycling.......that's been my experience.

I wish you many happy and safe days of riding and Happy Holidays as well!

**mhami** · 12-13-2009, 08:47 PM

It looks really cool! I know you are going to love it. I like your helmet too.

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