I think I may have found....THE ONE

[southtxrider]

I went today and they began the sizing process and ended up bumping me to a 50 instead of the 47. I did look better on the 50 (size wise) but they had to do some major stem/handle adjusting to get it to feel right. I took it out for a spin as soon as I got home! I went about a mile on VERY hilly rough roads. Loved it! I got up to 10mph downhill! Anyway, I want to find some flat, smooth terrain to really get my comfort level down. My thumbs were killing me from gripping so hard! I was nervous!

So I left the LBS $1300 poorer, but got:

Trek Pilot 1.2 WSD bike
Trek computer
Trek disco safety light for back
Trek sonic helmet
Shebeest pink and orange jersey (on SALE for $50-but I love it)
Shebeest socks
Trek club gloves (half)
Trek waterbottle
Tifosi Forza Silver glasses
Saris Bones2 bike rack

I tried to only buy what I thought I really needed and still ended up adding $400!!! I already have a pair of pealrizumi shorts and some shoes on the way from performance bike. AND I still want to get a tool kit, mirror for my helmet and a strap for my glasses. I guess it's not too bad considering the bike I was originally looking at was more than all this put together

Oh, and I already have my first injury - I shut my trunk and forgot the bones bike rack was on the trunk and it scraped up my nose and face!!! Not even on the bike yet and have an injury! LOL

Haven't decided on a name yet. Keep thinking of "red" but that's kinda boring...seeing as she's red and all LOL

[Bad JuJu]

All right--new bike in the fold! Sounds like you pretty much cleaned out the store !

And, um, you may be broke by now, but I hope you saved a few dollars for a spare tube, patch kit, and some kind of pump or CO2 inflation gear, plus a bag to carry it all in. Hate to rain on your parade, but you're gonna get a flat sooner or later, so be ready for it.

Let's see--names. Here are some ideas:
Firecracker; Black Cherry; Ruby; Hot Stuff; RedRover?
OK, now I'm just rambling. You'll probably come up with something great.

Most of all, have fun getting to know your new best friend!

[Bikingmomof3]

Wow you had a wonderful shopping experience. Enjoy your new ride.

[esther231]

WOOOWOOOO

New bike!!!!!!!!!!

Excited for you. I hope you have a million happy rides on it.

The money really does add up. The start up costs are a killer. But worth every penny.

The more I ride, the cheaper it becomes. lol

Congrats and enjoy.