New bike

**DDH** · 09-13-2006, 03:33 PM

We bought me a nice pretty new bike today.

It's a cannondale warrior 1000. It was used but new to me. Looks brand spanking new. I rode it around in the park and around the parking lot at the LBS and it rides soooooo nice.
I will miss my old bike though. I almost feel guilty for getting a new one. The old bike has been a really good bike, and still is, but I really wanted more speed and efficiency on the rode and no matter what I do to upgrade the mountain bike, it's not ever going to have the speed as a newer bike with bigger gears and the road tires liket his bike has.

I do have one question though if anyone can help me. Where can I find a rear rack that will fit on this bike? None of the standard racks will fit because of the way the frame is on this bike the front supports aren't long enough.
I will post a picture of her as soon as we get one taken.
I want to go ride, but have to get dinner.

Oh well, I will take her out in the morning.

**KnottedYet** · 09-13-2006, 03:36 PM

How about one of these racks that attach to the seatpost?

http://www.topeak.com/2006/products/racks/rackmain.php

**mimitabby** · 09-13-2006, 04:12 PM

Originally Posted by DDH

We bought me a nice pretty new bike today.

It's a cannondale warrior 1000. It was used but new to me. Looks brand spanking new. I rode it around in the park and around the parking lot at the LBS and it rides soooooo nice.
I will miss my old bike though. I almost feel guilty for getting a new one. The old bike has been a really good bike, and still is, but I really wanted more speed and efficiency on the rode and no matter what I do to upgrade the mountain bike, it's not ever going to have the speed as a newer bike with bigger gears and the road tires liket his bike has.

I do have one question though if anyone can help me. Where can I find a rear rack that will fit on this bike? None of the standard racks will fit because of the way the frame is on this bike the front supports aren't long enough.
I will post a picture of her as soon as we get one taken.
I want to go ride, but have to get dinner.

Oh well, I will take her out in the morning.

congrats on the new bike!! looking forward to your photos!

**Bikingmomof3** · 09-13-2006, 05:49 PM

Congratulations on your new bike.

**DDH** · 09-13-2006, 06:07 PM

Thanks girls. I'm so excited to get her out there in the morning and see what we can do. Plus I just need to ride and get use to her. DH was going to take a picture tonight but it got dark before we could get out there and get one snapped. He was trying to take the stuff off my old bike I wanted and switch it over. Hopefully I will get one posted tomorrow.

Knotted, thanks for the web site. Just gotta get DH to sit down long enough to look at them and see if one of them will work.

**Bad JuJu** · 09-13-2006, 07:43 PM

Woo-hoo--good for you, Donna! Hey, we want pictures!

**oxysback** · 09-14-2006, 10:21 AM

Congrats on the new bike! Looking forward to seeing pictures.

Here's the bag that I use. I like it because it's not overly large and you can clip it on and off really easy. There is also a larger, expandable one if you need more room.

http://www.rei.com/online/store/Prod...HP_CYCLING_TOC

http://www.rei.com/online/store/Prod...HP_CYCLING_TOC

Edited (yet again) to say: CRAP! NOW I read that you're not supposed to attach it to a carbon seat post. Now I have to decide which I like better...the bag or the seat post!

**DDH** · 09-15-2006, 05:04 AM

Okay, here are pictures. Just don't look at the fat girl with the bike. Imagine (if you will) a year later and a much skinner girl. LOL

**DDH** · 09-15-2006, 05:05 AM

**DebW** · 09-15-2006, 05:11 AM

Wonderful pictures of you and the bike. And I'm sure that smile is going to be on your face every time your ride. Enjoy.

**oxysback** · 09-15-2006, 09:40 AM

Oooohh, don't you look great...all color coordinated and stuff! Beautiful bike, too!

**wannaduacentury** · 09-15-2006, 01:27 PM

Congrats DDH, Very retty Bike

I like your bottle holder near the handlebar.

**Lise** · 09-15-2006, 02:33 PM

That is one gorgeous bike! I love how you're already color coordinated! Have a great time riding her!

**Denise223** · 09-15-2006, 04:20 PM

That's a beautiful bike

- I love the straight handlebar (& the other option as well)!

Enjoy!

Originally posted by DDH Just don't look at the fat girl with the bike. Imagine (if you will) a year later and a much skinner girl. LOL

I happen to think you look great! Please don't be ashamed of who you are now.
It appears to me that you are a happy & healthy woman who is also an avid cyclist!
Always be proud of YOU

!

Peace & Love,

Denise

**mimitabby** · 09-15-2006, 04:25 PM

hey girl, congrats on the bike!
looks great and so do you.
Mimi

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