It just seemed like the right time. Maybe I should've tried several bikes, but I found the one on my first try. I had looked at it last year, but decided not to get a road bike then. Plus the price was really good. I ended with the Novara Carema women's bike. It felt pretty good when I test rode it. It was a good deal and I didn't need anything fancy since I just want to ride for fitness and fun.
I finally was able to take her out today (my bike is female for some reason), and what a sweet ride. I felt like I was going much faster or at least I didn't feel the drag I feel on my hybrid. It may need a few minor adjustments and tweaking to get the fit right. I'm not used to such a light bike. It's such a different feel from my other bike.
I've been riding a Giant hybrid for the past couple years and a mountain bike before that for several years. I like my hybrid, but a road bike is such a difference. I look forward to more rides on my new bike.
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09-12-2011, 07:01 PM #1
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Bought my first road bike!
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09-12-2011, 07:04 PM #2
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Congratulations on the new bike! Wishing you many happy miles and lots of smiles!
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09-12-2011, 07:07 PM #3
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Congratulations! And of course, we will need pictures!
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09-12-2011, 09:19 PM #4
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Congratulations. Nice that it feels so good right from the start. Have great fun, and we will want photos.
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09-13-2011, 07:10 AM #5
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Pics or it didn't happen.
Also, I'm JEALOUS! lol
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09-13-2011, 09:15 AM #6
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I'm jealous as always. I went and looked it up - very nice.
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09-13-2011, 09:42 AM #7
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Congrats on the new bike. Enjoy!
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09-13-2011, 03:55 PM #8
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Thank you everyone! I will post some pictures when I get the chance to take some pictures. It definitely needs some adjustments or I need to adjust myself to get used to the positioning. My shoulders and neck are rather tense and sore afterwards. I keep reminding myself to relax, but I can't when things hurt. My shoulders and neck hurt midway through the ride. I think I may take to a place here for a professional fitting. But other than that, it's fun to ride.
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09-14-2011, 05:22 AM #9
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Oh hey, another Michigander. Congrats on your new bike!
And definitely get a bike fit - I'll be going back for one too since problems tend to crop up only after you've been on the bike for a bit.2011 Specialized Crux, aka (Toxic Honey)
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09-13-2011, 04:03 AM #10
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Congrats! Definitely some pictures are needed!
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