I'm too impatient...

[emily_in_nc]

Carrie Anne ~

So sorry your Friday hasn't made it's way to you yet - it's such a nice weekend for riding, too! I can't remember if our Fridays were late or came exactly on our promise date, or what, and before you know it you'll forget all about this week delay, but I do understand -- I've been impatient too when I've ordered a bike part or a jersey or something and really wanted it for an upcoming weekend or event, and it was late.

And more recently, when my mountain bike sat in the LBS for 3 weeks being tuned up, repaired, and having her crankset replaced. I was going insane. He had told me it would be "about two weeks" (they were swamped, I didn't buy the bike from them, and it was my first trip to this shop, so I didn't expect any preferential service), so of course when two weeks passed, I wanted my bike immediately! But now, a couple of months later, it's all water under the bridge.

And, like mtkitchn says, even if both your bikes had arrived late this week, there is a fair amount to do to put them together initially, so you might not have been riding them this weekend anyway. They come with a very helpful video, which we watched, stopping, rewinding, and watching parts again, as we put together our Crusoes, but it's not something I would have wanted to have to rush through on a week night after a long day at work. We were able to do it on the weekend. TIP: Take a photo of how everything is packed in the suitcase when you open it up. It helps when packing them back into the suitcase for travel later!

You'll be riding those Fridays before you know it!!! Can't wait to hear how you and your husband like them!

Emily

[CyclChyk]

oh Carrie Anne I think I would have had to let the redhead in me out and wail on someone!!! Venting on TE is probably much more mature; I applaude your choice.

Let us know how wonderful your baby (bike) is when you finally do get it!

[Blueberry]

Just got the confirmation emails - they're on their way via the big brown camel! They're coming ground, so the estimated arrival time is a week from today. But at least they're headed this direction!!!!!!

I'm hoping they'll make it this week, but UPS doesn't tend to run ahead of schedule Ah well.....at least I'll have all week to figure them out before a weekend ride this way

mtkitchn - How was the first ride?? Was the putting together really that bad? What kind did you get?? *stamps foot* PICTURES!!!!! (please)

If we get stuck or intimidated, we have a local BF owner (and veteran of many overseas trips with Fridays) who has offered to help.

[emily_in_nc]

Don't worry CA, it's not that hard to put them together. The video leads you right through it! It just takes a little while. And then when I got mine put together and discovered that the top tube was 1.5" (or so, can't remember exactly) longer than I requested, I just wanted to cry! I had to send it back and have them remake it. Sigh...but worth it to get it exactly right - and they paid postage both ways.

So, hopefully you won't have a delay like that to deal with! And maybe UPS will surprise you and deliver them on Friday. What a fine surprise that would be - and kinda fitting, considering their name!

Emily

[Blueberry]

HeeHee. We can hope. I'm reloading the UPS tracking several times a day - they left Portland, OR at 3:07 AM, so they should be on the long leg of the cross country journey (what did we do before online tracking!?).

They're gonna be SWEET! We ordered Schmidt Dynohubs on them, so no more night riding issues. I hope they work as well as everyone says!

We have all accessories purchased and ready to go

I've even watched the "how to put it together" video. Didn't look too bad!

Once they're together, we need to plan a Bike Friday NC Ride!!

[Squeaky]

Congrats on the new toys!! I'm sure they're gonna be worth the wait. Oh, and post pics when you get them!

[Blueberry]

They're in Greensboro (about an hour away), so hopefully they will make it here on time tomorrow!

Of course, wouldn't you know that they're arriving just as work gets nuts. I've been told to expect to bill 240 hours this month (which means working ~270). Not sure how much time that will leave for riding.

Worries me a little, as BF has a 30 day fit guarantee. Anyone know how strict they are on the 30 days? I seriously don't know how much riding time I will have in the next month I don't anticipate there will be a fit problem, but I want to be sure...