Am I crazy?? And Thanks to ...??

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

.... it happens every season - a rider or two will come along who gets into the sport, gets a fast bike, and gets going fast - but doesn't have the knowledge & skills to support it...

We have a wealthy friend who has a $7,000 road bike and just ordered a second one because he "wants one without a rack" -a rear rack that he attached to the first bike. We like him, but it's funny how he does not take the time to learn ANYTHING about taking care of his bikes. He can't change a tire --got as far as cutting his old tube into two pieces in order to pull it out using a screwdriver (without pulling one side of the tire bead out first, needless to say), and then aborted mid-project when he realised he'd STILL have to remove the rear wheel in order to get the new tube on! Too funny. I asked him about his stem and he had no clue what a stem was. Gotta love him. He sure can ride fast though!

[Denise223]

Squeaky That is one GORGEOUS BIKE Ride her often!! What kind of Serotta is that?

If you don't have a lot of cycling experience, I would suggest that you take a bicycle safety course, if you think that's something you'd like to do.
Out here, we have "MassBike", and they offer courses for both beginners & intermediates. Perhaps your lbs can lead you in the right direction.

Stick around here at TE and let us know how you're doing!

Peace & Love,

Denise

[RoadRaven]

Should "newbies" have such a nice bike???

OF COURSE!!!

All of us should have the best for the type of riding we want to do - unfortunately, we generally have to start lower than our sights and work our way along, trading in parts or trading up to newer models.

You should have the bike you like the most and that you feel comfortable on. Its as easy as that.

[Lenusik]

Of course you should have a nice bike especially if it fits right and you love the sport. I started with a cheap one simply because I didn't know if I would enjoy riding. My current bike is quite expensive and I love it. It becomes even more expensive when you add a new set of wheels and start changing your components. But it is wonderful that you have it now. Enjoy it!

[roshelleuop]

Beautiful bike!!!!!!!!! and way to go newbie!!!!!!!

I am also a newbie and started riding about 3 months ago. My DH bought me a very nice Specialized Roubiax for my first bike and I had the same question. But I just told myself to ignore anyone that rolled their eyes and remember how much I love riding.

I also found my bike on the Specialized website and learned as much about it as I possibly could. JUST incase I get some jerk that wants to quiz me! But no one has!

Happy riding!!!!!

Roshelle from Milwaukee

[Bikingmomof3]

Congratulations on your new bike!! All that matters is that the bike is a good fit and you love it. Ride in good health.

[Denise223]

Hi Squeaky!

Oh, I see......you have the Serotta Fierte. Really, it's a beautiful set of wheels ! Lock her up.

Enjoy!!

Peace & Love,

Denise

[chickwhorips]

very nice bike! as long as you like it thats all the matters. and i'm jealous. does that help?

[CyclChyk]

Hi Squeaky - take it from one novice to another. Be happy that you got the bike you wanted and to hell with what other people think. I too bought more of a bike than I need (I have a Giant OCR Limited) but I lovelovelove to ride and will grow into it. Also, its a bike I can improve on without having to purchase another bike to end up with the same result (Unless of couse, I keep crashing, then I might have to look into either titanium or maybe even take up sewing.......)