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Thread: Hi from a Newb
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11-05-2012, 05:21 AM #1
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Hi from a Newb
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Hey Everybody,
New to the forum and new to cycling (haven't been on a bike in nearly 18 years). My original intention was to get a decent, but not too expensive bike and trainer to supplement my running over the winter. After several hours over a couple of days in a local shop, I left having ordered a Trek Madone 3.1. No doubt, it's more bike than I initially have a need for, but now my mind has opened up to considering other possibilities.
Can't wait 'til she arrives. Though most of the first several weeks will likely be spent on a trainer, I think that'll give us plenty of time to get to know each other...
Anyway, just wanted to say "Hello" and introduce myself.
tcloud
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11-05-2012, 09:11 AM #2
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11-05-2012, 04:43 PM #3
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I like that you go all in! Welcome!
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11-05-2012, 05:39 PM #4
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Re: Hi from a Newb
Welcome, you'll be glad you got more than you originally planned. Be sure to post pics.
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11-05-2012, 06:58 PM #5
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Believe me, you want more bike than you think you need. I like to call it "bike you don't know that you need." Pictures when she arrives!
At least I don't leave slime trails.
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Saving for the next one...
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11-06-2012, 04:46 AM #6
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Hey, I am new to these forums, too. Just saying hi.
I stand and rejoice every time I see a woman ride by on a wheel...the picture of free, untrammelled womanhood--Susan B. Anthony
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11-06-2012, 04:18 PM #7
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Thank you all for the welcome to TE! I'll definitely post pictures, when I bring her home.
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11-07-2012, 03:32 AM #8
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Hello to you and TCloud!!! (: Happy Biking !
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11-08-2012, 05:54 PM #9
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Got a call this afternoon. She's in! I would have gone to pick her up today, but one side of my face was swollen and numbed, from the wisdom tooth extraction I had this morning. I'm off tomorrow, though...
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11-09-2012, 04:22 AM #10
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I bought a 3.1 Madone last year. Love her! She is a bit more bike than I need, but I'm trying to live up to her awesomeness.
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11-09-2012, 11:29 AM #11
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Picked her up, today.
Still nameless, but that'll come...
@roo4 - I feel the same!
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11-09-2012, 12:45 PM #12
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I love my Madone. It is smooth and fast. Hope you find yours to be the same.
Enjoy,
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11-09-2012, 08:31 PM #13
Define too many bikes,,,,
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Nice bike! Congratulations. Enjoy your rides and welcome to TE!
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11-10-2012, 04:26 AM #14
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Thanks, everyone!
Last edited by tcloud; 11-10-2012 at 04:35 AM.
