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HA! HA!
Funny you should ask... I am about to leave to pick her up from the LBS.
The bike arrived this past week, but I wasn't able to get the box until today.
So, at Noon I rushed right up to the LBS to get it fit. And... it FIT!!!!I don't have to sell her... she is mine... ALL MINE!!!
I also love the fact that I got my bike at Christmas time!
My Dad bought my pedals. My Mom bought my Terry saddle.
My boyfriend... bought:
* A wireless bike computer
* A tool bag with all the goodies needed to change a flat
* New bar tape (the red was horrible looking)
* A water bottle cage
* A new seat post
* The fitting!
As you can see, my dear sweet boyfriend was very generous. I have all I could of dreamed of Christmas!
I will post pictures as soon as we pull them off the camera. I got some pictures of when the bike was being put together, and when I was getting fit.
I am also going to take one when I go up there in a few mintues. I want one of me BEAMING beside her, in all her FAST glory!
After the fitting was done, I took it for a short spin around the parking lot. Yea... uuummm... being in aero position was *scary*. I will need to get use to that! Otherwise, the bike felt... FAST!!!
I am taking her out on Sunday for her first ride. It will be on a bike path, so it will be a good way to get eased into aero position riding.
Thanks for asking TriGirl... I can't WAIT to show her off. What a beautiful tri bike I own *pinches herself to see if she's dreaming*.
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12-02-2006, 02:17 PM #1
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Hey KSH- where's that new sweet ride of yours?
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Have you gotten your new Cervelo in yet? I'm sure you would've posted pics, but I've been anxiously awaiting your newest arrival along with you.
When are you supposed to get it? You KNOW we want lots of pics when he/she arrives!Check out my running blog: www.turtlepacing.blogspot.com
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12-02-2006, 02:24 PM #2
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"Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather, to skid in broadside thoroughly used-up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming: WOW WHAT A RIDE!!!!"
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12-02-2006, 03:03 PM #3
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Congratuations on your new Tri Bike.
I will be anxiously awaiting photos. Hopefully they will be here when I get back from my run .
You must have been very good all year for such wonderful gifts.
Jennifer
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12-02-2006, 05:12 PM #4
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It fit! YAY!! And all those goodies?? That's so awesome. Congrats, KSH.
(PS: Looking forward to the pictures.
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12-02-2006, 05:51 PM #5
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Congrats! We want pictures!
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You will just know that you are going to finish and that was what you set out to do."
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12-03-2006, 06:50 AM #6
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Yay! I can't wait to see her. Sounds like your family got you set up great! I'm anxiously awaiting pictures over here...
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12-03-2006, 09:58 AM #7
All about the journey
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Reading your description, I ! ! ! was shivering w/ excitement WOW !
Get the pics, get the pics, get the pics, get the pics . . . .
It's about the journey and being in the moment, not about the destination
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12-03-2006, 10:08 AM #8
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Way to go! I'm so envious.
Saying to myself:
Thou shall not covet they neighbor's bike...
Thou shall not covet they neighbor's bike...
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12-03-2006, 11:38 AM #9
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KSH- have you never ridden aero before? It's quite a diff. feeling, eh? You'll LOVE it, tho!! So much faster! Once you get the hang of steering/maneuvering you'll be able to do all kinds of things when aero. The most difficult parts for me were learning to get in and out of aero w/out crashing, and getting my neck in "shape" to be in that position.
During training and racing the IM- I had developed enough skill to eat aero, rest my chin on my hand (elbows on pads make for a great chin rest- although not so *aerodynamic*), drink, shift, make sandwiches w/ crackers and wine, and even change out food from my rear pockets to bento box and back. You'll be amazed at what you can do when you get used to the position (I'm working on napping when aero
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Tri bike geometry is a little steeper than road bike geometry with aeros (which is why I haven't gone to a tri bike yet), so that may take some getting used to. You'll have sooooo much fun with your new friend!
Will you post some pics already??? I'm dying over here....
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12-03-2006, 03:41 PM #10
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TriGirl... no, I have never ridden in aero before.
I look forward today when I feel secure riding in that position and I can stear straight. Today... was NOT that day. I put in 14 miles on the bike, and it was nice... but it will be awhile before I get up more miles on it... and about 2 of those miles were in aero.
I can't wait till I have the skills like you do.
OK, let me see if I can get these pictures up. I am not very skilled at this stuff."Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather, to skid in broadside thoroughly used-up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming: WOW WHAT A RIDE!!!!"
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12-03-2006, 03:42 PM #11
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OK, I did it! Here is one more. When I was getting my bike fit.
"Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather, to skid in broadside thoroughly used-up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming: WOW WHAT A RIDE!!!!"
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12-03-2006, 03:50 PM #12
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And here is my saddle and pedals...along with the weight of my bike.
"Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather, to skid in broadside thoroughly used-up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming: WOW WHAT A RIDE!!!!"
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12-03-2006, 04:16 PM #13
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OMG, you and your new bike are both gorgeous!
Jennifer
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12-03-2006, 06:29 PM #14
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Hey, is that Plano or RBM?
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12-03-2006, 06:42 PM #15
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Plano Cycling and Fitness.
Originally Posted by crazybikinchic
Good guess!"Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather, to skid in broadside thoroughly used-up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming: WOW WHAT A RIDE!!!!"
