Well - I did it! I bought a bike today. A Pilot 2.1 WSD! I love it! I tried a bunch and did tons of testrides and felt at home on the Pilot. I realize now how important it is to do testrides. The different bikes felt sooo different from one another. And - they even had a little hill nearby. Eek - what's that?
I was shaking when I went into the LBS. The guy helped me - all day - right through lunch! He was so patient and full of good info. He was very candid -which was nice.
I brought it home and rode it around the neighborhood while hubby and the kids watched and cheered me on! My husband took it for a test spin and now wants one! It's amazing how much faster it is than the 7200FX! And soooooo much lighter! Geez those tires are skinny!
And Lise - I, of course, brought cadbury minieggs for a snack on the road
Now - I guess I have to name her. She's silver. I'll post a pic tomorrow or later tonight - need to get dinner going right now.
note - I also got in my zeal sunglasses today (for the 2nd try) - not sure on them yet. I tried on Tifosi's at the LBS - worked pretty well.
Wow - I own a roadbike! Pinch me.
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04-12-2006, 02:42 PM #1
Fish is now a Bee
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Yippee! I BOUGHT my first roadbike!!! - now with pictures
Last edited by DrBee; 04-13-2006 at 01:48 PM. Reason: added pics
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04-12-2006, 02:46 PM #2
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Consider yourself pinched!
Yep, it's real! You own a beautiful new bike, you've got great shades, and the perfect Easter candy fuel! Congratulations. Looking forward to the pictures!
Lise
Run like a dachshund! Ride like a superhero! Swim like a three-legged cat!
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04-12-2006, 02:54 PM #3
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Excellent choice! Congrats and happy pedaling
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04-12-2006, 03:18 PM #4
I heart my bike
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Congrats on your first roadbike!!! There's nothing like the freedom I feel when I ride my bike around town (hence, the reason she's named Freedom- it also helps that she's blue w/white and red accents).
I'm so happy for you!!!! Enjoy your new friend, and all the times you'll have together.
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04-12-2006, 03:44 PM #5
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Ahhhh, new love! May you have many happy miles riding off into the sunset together.
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04-12-2006, 04:38 PM #6
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Congratulations! You'll enjoy many miles of riding on that one.
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04-13-2006, 03:34 PM #7
Did you see THAT??
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Congrats on your new addition to your family! She is beautiful!
Gotta add something: Your mentioning hubby and kids watching you reminded me of Christmas 2004 when I got Fatty Lumpkin (my road bike). I couldn't unclip and when the family watched me, I was lying (laying, prone, splatted, whatever ) in the road in front of my house. Glad I got that over with quickly!
Last edited by Lifesgreat; 04-13-2006 at 03:37 PM.
Life is like riding a bicycle. To stay balanced, one must keep moving. - Albert Einstein
In all of living, have much fun and laughter. Life is to be enjoyed, not just endured. -Gordon B. Hinckley
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04-13-2006, 04:04 PM #8
Fish is now a Bee
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I'm waiting until I go back for the 90-day check-up for the bike. THEN, I'm going to go for the clipless pedals. The guy at the LBS said he'd put me on the trainer and give me some lessons on unclipping to help with the learning curve and then he'd refit me on the bike with the new pedals. Slick, eh?
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04-14-2006, 12:37 PM #9
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Wow, fish... cool bike... pics are a bit dark, but the whole attitude of your stance says you are a pretty proud parent!
Enjoy!
Courage does not always roar. Sometimes, it is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying,
"I will try again tomorrow".
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04-14-2006, 12:45 PM #10
Fish is now a Bee
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I'll try to take pictures away from the shade next time.
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04-14-2006, 08:12 PM #11
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What a nice looking bike and great pics. How nice to put a face with a name.
~ JoAnn
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04-15-2006, 01:19 PM #12
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so exciting. enjoy!
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