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  1. 07-30-2006, 02:01 PM #1
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    Talking I Bought A New Bike!!!!!!

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    Yes, I gave in and bought (well charged) a bike. I test road several bikes and decided the best fit for me was a Trek 1000.

    Until I figure out how to load a photo, you can view it here: http://www2.trekbikes.com/bikes/bike...id=1413000&f=4

    I am so very excited.
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  2. 07-30-2006, 02:13 PM #2
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    BikingMom....CONGRATS on the new Trek ! It will be a while before you lose that grin. Enjoy and ride safe.
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  3. 07-30-2006, 02:17 PM #3
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    Woo-hoo! Very pretty!

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  4. 07-30-2006, 02:22 PM #4
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    Sweet, sweet!!!!

    Now you *gotta* get your money's worth!

    ... what color did you get???
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  5. 07-30-2006, 02:48 PM #5
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    Jennifer --

    Congratulations!!! Trek makes wonderful bikes !!!

    Let us know all about it -- the picture is very, very purty !!

    Have a nice evening!

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  6. 07-30-2006, 03:01 PM #6
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    congrats, she is a beauty.
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  7. 07-30-2006, 03:09 PM #7
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    It's so cool to get a new bike...congratulations...keep smiling
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  8. 07-30-2006, 04:35 PM #8
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    Congratulations...I ride a Trek 1000 too!
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  9. 07-30-2006, 04:39 PM #9
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    Hooray! ! ! Christmas in July


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  10. 07-30-2006, 04:56 PM #10
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    Congrats!

    That's my twinky bike! I bought my Trek 1000 in October 2004. It has served me well for 3,000 miles. In fact, I got my first flat at 2,500! I think they put wheel of steel on it!

    Unfortunately, the decals on the bike are starting to come off... I think I have worked the bike just too much! HA!

    Oh, a bit of advice... find a good bike mechanic who can adjust your derailer just *right*. I have had to get my derailer adjusted on a regular basis.

    Also, at around 300 miles, make sure you take it in for the tune up... as the chain stretches it will start automatically shifting gears .... nothing to be worried about, it's typical... thus this why you typically get your first tune up for free.

    Overall, a great bike for the price.
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  11. 07-30-2006, 04:56 PM #11
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    Congratulations on your new bike and welcome to the Trek family.
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  12. 07-30-2006, 05:41 PM #12
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    Great choice, what a sleek machine! ENJOY!!!!!
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  13. 07-30-2006, 06:55 PM #13
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    Quote Originally Posted by Geonz
    Sweet, sweet!!!!

    Now you *gotta* get your money's worth!

    ... what color did you get???
    My bike colour is officially called: Black Chrome/Smooth Silver, but it is black, silver, and bue. No pink, but I love it anyway.
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    Quote Originally Posted by KSH
    Congrats!

    That's my twinky bike! I bought my Trek 1000 in October 2004. It has served me well for 3,000 miles. In fact, I got my first flat at 2,500! I think they put wheel of steel on it!

    Unfortunately, the decals on the bike are starting to come off... I think I have worked the bike just too much! HA!

    Oh, a bit of advice... find a good bike mechanic who can adjust your derailer just *right*. I have had to get my derailer adjusted on a regular basis.

    Also, at around 300 miles, make sure you take it in for the tune up... as the chain stretches it will start automatically shifting gears .... nothing to be worried about, it's typical... thus this why you typically get your first tune up for free.

    Overall, a great bike for the price.

    Thank you and I truly appreciate the tips. I am writing all this down so I do not forget. I am still giddy. I really love my new bike.
    Jennifer

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  15. 07-30-2006, 07:09 PM #15
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    Thank You Everyone!

    I wanted to say thank you to everyone for the kind words. I am still giddy about my new bike. Now I feel as though I actually have a "real" bike. It is a sweet ride for me. Granted I need to get used to the clips and gears without numbers. I cannot wait to take her back out tomorrow and practice, practice, and practice more.

    Here is my bike (if I do this properly)...
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