She's finally heeeerrrreeee!!!

[bonnypriest]

The LBS called this afternoon...and...SHE'S HERE! I finally made a decision after testing riding the Roubaix & Tarmac this weekend (the WSD didn't feel right). Anyway...I was going to order the 2011 Tarmac SL3 Expert. My hubby & I went in on Monday to order it & they tell me that it'll be on backorder until mid to late January. I was soooo bummed! Little did I know that my amazing husband had already talk to them about it when he brought the test bikes back. They mentioned giving me a good deal on the 2011 Pro Sram. Sooooooo...we ordered her Monday afternoon & she's in my living room tonight! My husband got an AMAZING deal on her. He also got them to throw in a new Jett saddle & a shorter stem. With tax & all, we saved about $1100-1200. I'm so dang excited! It's supposed to be a nice sunny 70 degree day on Saturday with only 5-10mph winds. I feel so lucky, so happy & so blessed all at once. Never in my life could I have imagined having a bike as nice as this. I get fitted tomorrow!

Just wanted to say thanks again to all of you ladies who answered my silly questions during my search for my first NICE road bike. I'll post a few picks after I get her all decked out.

[HillSlugger]

The LBS called this afternoon...and...SHE'S HERE! I finally made a decision after testing riding the Roubaix & Tarmac this weekend (the WSD didn't feel right). Anyway...I was going to order the 2011 Tarmac SL3 Expert. My hubby & I went in on Monday to order it & they tell me that it'll be on backorder until mid to late January. I was soooo bummed! Little did I know that my amazing husband had already talk to them about it when he brought the test bikes back. They mentioned giving me a good deal on the 2011 Pro Sram. Sooooooo...we ordered her Monday afternoon & she's in my living room tonight! My husband got an AMAZING deal on her. He also got them to throw in a new Jett saddle & a shorter stem. With tax & all, we saved about $1100-1200. I'm so dang excited! It's supposed to be a nice sunny 70 degree day on Saturday with only 5-10mph winds. I feel so lucky, so happy & so blessed all at once. Never in my life could I have imagined having a bike as nice as this. I get fitted tomorrow!

Just wanted to say thanks again to all of you ladies who answered my silly questions during my search for my first NICE road bike. I'll post a few picks after I get her all decked out.

Congrats! Give that guy a huge hug and kiss!

[azfiddle]

Congrats- sounds like you got a fantastic bike set up and you already had a gem of husband.

[bmccasland]

Pictures! We need pictures!!

And congradulations on your new wheels.

[hebe]

Wow - great husband! Can't wait to see pics and I hope you have a great ride tomorrow too!

[bonnypriest]

I hope this works. I've never posted a pic before. Ok...if you can see the pic...it's already dark outside so the flash, etc. doesn't look so good. Not much of a photographer for sure. Oh...sorry about the plastic on the handlebars still. I know I'll have to take that off tomorrow, but I'm sure gonna hate when that pretty white turns brown.

[Desert Tortoise]

Sweeeettt!!!

[bmccasland]

ooooo berry nice.

Have fun!

And thank you for sharing. We all love the smell of new bicycles in the morning/evening

[ibike2]

very nice. Enjoy your ride!

[Bike Writer]

I hope this works. I've never posted a pic before. Ok...if you can see the pic...it's already dark outside so the flash, etc. doesn't look so good. Not much of a photographer for sure. Oh...sorry about the plastic on the handlebars still. I know I'll have to take that off tomorrow, but I'm sure gonna hate when that pretty white turns brown.

Beautiful looking ride...many happy miles together for the two of you!

[arielmoon]

Great looking bike. It looks like it matches your decor! Dont worry about the bar tape, it may not get that bad for a while and is easily replaced!

I rode a Tarmac and liked it quite a bit but the wheels that were on the model I rode were distracting me. They were terrible.

As for the Jett, I have heard mixed things about it. Personally it looks too cushy for me. I think you have put enough miles in to say that it isnt working for you.

[bonnypriest]

Great looking bike. It looks like it matches your decor! Dont worry about the bar tape, it may not get that bad for a while and is easily replaced!

I rode a Tarmac and liked it quite a bit but the wheels that were on the model I rode were distracting me. They were terrible.

As for the Jett, I have heard mixed things about it. Personally it looks too cushy for me. I think you have put enough miles in to say that it isnt working for you.

arielmoon...I swear I thought I had a little more color in my house than white. That tile & door came with the house when we bought it. It is definitely WHITE though. Hehehe! Geez...I'm looking around and EVERYTHING is white or beige. What's up with that. My kitchen has red walls. But...everything else really is pretty darn neutral. Gotta take care of that I think.

As for the Jett saddle...it definitely doesn't feel cushy. Ouch! I think I'm gonna have to take "macski's" advice on getting measured. That thing can't be right.

[bonnypriest]

bonnypriest - have your sit bones measured by the LBS? I tried riding on a 143 and it killed me because I need a 155 (actually I'm in between the two so the larger is more comfortable).

Thanks macski...I've gotta get that done. I have a feeling it's just that...too small for my bootie/sit bones.

gorgeous bike!!!! wishing you nothing less than enjoyable miles on her.

Beautiful looking ride...many happy miles together for the two of you!

Thanks Jo & Bike Writer!!! I'm REALLY loving her so far.

[ciao_bella]

Beautiful bike!!! And I'm envious that you can go out tomorrow and ride in 70 degree weather. It's COOOOOOOLLLLLLLDDDDDDD and snowing up here in Michigan.

Ciao

[warneral]

sweet!