Ooops, trip to the bike store.....

[keeper]

Hi, this is my first post here. I bought my first bike about a year ago, but did not really start riding it until this spring. Well I decided that I really, really like biking. My goal is to ride in the MS 150 next year (I have a long way to go, right now I am only doing 30 mile rides). I also figured out that I may not have bought the right bike for what I want to do. Since I basically had no clue what I wanted, they sold me a Trek hybrid. But I've been doing a lot of reading and talking to people and decided that I would probable be happier with a road bike.


So I was just going to go to the bike store to talk to them, look around and make a plan. I test a few and really liked how the Specialized Dolce road. Then the guy showed me the new 08 model and it was all over!!! It's black with a little bit of hot pink. And they had my size. And I just happened to have thrown my bike rack in the trunk. So I got it fitted and brought my new toy home. I can't wait to ride it.

[DDH]

Well congratulations on the new bike, and Welcome to TE.

Have you been able to get much riding in with all the rain?
Take pictures of your new girl and post them so we can see.

[keeper]

Not much riding with all the rain. I'm trying not to complain after so many drought years. I did go this morning and I didn't realize that it was possible to get that muddy on a bike! Here are some pics. I'm sure I'll have lots of questions in the future. I've been browsing around the site and it's a great resource.

[cinnamon_toast]

Sweet!!! Congrats on the new bike.

[Running Mommy]

I have an allez dolce from a few years ago, and I still love her. It sounds like she fits AND is cute! Lucky girl!! I can't seem to find the right Fit+ cute combo..

[Tri Girl]

Welcome, Teddie. Ooooooo- a new bike, eh? Sounds like a beauty! Yes, take some pics so we can drool over her, too.
Sounds like you're all set to get out there and hit the road. You'll probably be more comfy on the road bike for the longer distances like the MS150. Which one are you planning on doing (the one there in the DFW area)?

[lyca]

Welcome, Teddie!

The dolce stole my heart, too! I had been thinking about getting a bike for a long time, but I wasn't sure what I wanted or if I wanted to spend big money on a road bike. I read lots of articles on bikes, lurked around on this forum, and checked out the website of a local riding club.

One day I decided to go into my local bike shop and see what they had. It was totally overwhelming!! But, they took my measurements and told me that they had a Dolce in my size in storage and that they would put it together so I could test ride it.

Flash forward to when I went back to see the assembled bike. I still wasn't sure...I was really nervous about riding a road bike...and then they brought down this sweet little ride and it was all over. They sent me on a test ride with knowing glances and I've been hooked since!

Have a GREAT TIME on your new bike!!

[keeper]

Thanks!! This site is great, I've been browsing around and have learned so much, what a great resource. I have a feeling it might become addictive!

I'm planning on the DFW MS 150 (I figure if I start telling everyone I'm going to do it, I won't be able to back out of it ) Of course it needs to start raining so I can actually start riding a bit more.