Meet Marley!

[Ered_Lithui]

Okay, I finally got it. Well, got the bike last week, but just got pictures today.



It's taken a little bit of getting used to...as with any new bike, I guess. I'm not too sure about the handlebars -- drop bars might be better (with these H-bars, you can only brake in one position, and my shoulders feel really scrunched together in that position). Hmm. But aside from that, it's been fun.

Three weeks minus one day till scheduled departure! (Not that I'm counting or anything....)

[DeniseGoldberg]

Hey Marley -
Welcome to the world of touring! And please take good care of Leila as she takes off on her adventure. I'm wishing good things for both of you.

And Leila -
If you continue to feel that the H-bars aren't right for you, why not talk to Bike Friday about switching to a drop bar? I have no idea what they'd charge you for a change like that at this point (as in would they be willing to swap out the parts - the bars & shifters/brakes - for little or no cost?), but it can't hurt to ask. Make sure that the bike is really right for you since you're going to be living on it for a good number of days.

--- Denise

[MomOnBike]

Welcome, Marley. I can't wait to meet you in person. As Denise said, take good care of Leila, I'm looking forward to meeting her too!

(Good looking bike ya got there, Leila)

[CorsairMac]

Howdy Marley! How do you like your new home?........there are lots of women on this board wishing your new mistress the best of luck during her ride - and keeping tabs on you to take good care of her!

Ered: have fun hun and keep us posted!

[annie]

Congrats, Ered!!!!
Beautiful bike, gorgeous color! Have a great time together!

annie

[Trek420]

awww, Marley is so cute