I finally found a bike that fits! My area has a ton of bike shops, yet the yellow pages in my phone book are filled with big, black Xs because not one of them carried a 47cm in stock for me to try out, with the exception of one Giant/Trek dealer. Those LBS guys said those were the right size for me, but I didn't feel too comfortable on either of them. In all, I visited to 13 bikes shops without any luck.
So I drove 30 miles inland to the lone Specialized dealer who had a 48cm Dolce Elite in stock. Lo and behold... perfect! Loved it. Light as a feather, and the sloped crossbar made standover easy. Those guys spent nearly 2 hours with me going over everything, and even offered me the bike at $300 off (it's a 2006). They threw in pedals and a free fit, too. What customer service, I felt like I was at Nordstrom!
I am going to pick it up this weekend, as it needs some adjustment, and I will have it fitted then. My experienced friends have all told me its an excellent starter bike so I am very excited about hitting the road.
Now, if only the weather cooperates and it cools down a bit!
Aggg... I'm so excited I can't stand it.
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07-25-2006, 11:51 AM #1
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Yay... I got my first road bike!
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07-25-2006, 11:54 AM #2
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Congrats!!!!!!
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07-25-2006, 12:05 PM #3
la, la, la...
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Specialized makes a great bike, you're gonna love it!
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07-25-2006, 12:29 PM #4
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Congrats!!
I have the 2006 Dolce Comp and I absolutely LOVE it!!
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07-25-2006, 01:38 PM #5
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I test rode that same bike in a 44". Absolutely beautiful!!! But as a beginner rider, I wasn't ready for drop handlebars, so I bought a Terry Classic that had straight handlebars.
Isn't it nice when you finally find a bike shop that really cares? I ended up getting my new road bike at a shop that is 40 minutes away, too. I was there for over 4 hours as I test rode bikes and got fitted.
CONGRATULATIONS!!
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07-25-2006, 02:00 PM #6
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Thanks!
I saw a notice posted at the store about their big parking lot sale in August. I was so happy with the store, I told all my bike friends about it and now they're planning on heading to the sale.
Isn't it amazing what a little customer service can do?
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07-25-2006, 05:54 PM #7
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Congratulations!!!!!!!
Jennifer
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07-25-2006, 08:03 PM #8
Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!
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Heeeeeeeeee! Fantastic! Friday night is going to feel like the night before Christmas! Hope you'll both have a long and happy life together Bluetree!
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