Like my bike better

**roguedog** · 01-29-2007, 08:37 PM

Originally Posted by mimitabby

no, it's not bad to have fenders! it's bad to have a black mud stripe up your back. Not to mention what happens to the person behind you when you go through a puddle!

In college we called this "the freshman stripe"

Didn't take long before they figured out a solution! Or if you were like me too poor and it never bothered me enough to put fenders on.

**light_sabe_r** · 01-30-2007, 02:13 AM

I think all three of you look fantastic on your bikes! DARCY i love yours! But then I'm partial to pink bikes myself.

Suzie. It's amazing that those slow falls hurt nothing but pride eh.

Fenders are good... as long as they aren't like mine and move around all the bloody time!

**GLC1968** · 01-30-2007, 05:18 AM

I think you all look GREAT!

I'm glad you are feeling better about the new bike, Suzie...and I'm really glad that you all got to ride together! (Darcy, I love the pink bike!)

Now, am I seeing correctly...do you ALL ride Trek's?

**oxysback** · 01-30-2007, 07:45 AM

Originally Posted by GLC1968

Now, am I seeing correctly...do you ALL ride Trek's?

Suzie and Darcy are on Treks. I have a 2006 Schwinn DBX Supersport. It's a great all around bike!

**Bikingmomof3** · 01-30-2007, 09:20 AM

Thank youf or sharing photos.

All three of you look so happy and fantastic.

**BleeckerSt_Girl** · 01-30-2007, 11:24 AM

Frankly, if the 3 lovely ladies in that photo were all slim, we wouldn't be having this discussion about whether people look good or not on their bikes at all!
We women can feel selfconcious about our bodies for multiple reasons- (society and our upbringings often don't help at all) - whether we are overweight, underweight, short, tall, or a million other variations, we need to fight the stupid tendency to think we are not as beautiful as others. Unfortunately many of us are our own worst critics.

The fact is that EVERYONE looks a million times better riding a bike than they do slumped on a couch watching tv.

Every single one of us TE gals is a truly beautiful woman, both inside AND out, if you ask me. We ROOL.

**emily_in_nc** · 01-30-2007, 11:30 AM

What Lisa SH said!!!!

~Emily

**lauraelmore1033** · 01-30-2007, 11:37 AM

Originally Posted by Lisa S.H.

Frankly, if the 3 lovely ladies in that photo were all slim, we wouldn't be having this discussion about whether people look good or not on their bikes at all!
We women can feel selfconcious about our bodies for multiple reasons- (society and our upbringings often don't help at all) - whether we are overweight, underweight, short, tall, or a million other variations, we need to fight the stupid tendency to think we are not as beautiful as others. Unfortunately many of us are our own worst critics.

The fact is that EVERYONE looks a million times better riding a bike than they do slumped on a couch watching tv.

Every single one of us TE gals is a truly beautiful woman, both inside AND out, if you ask me. We ROOL.

I always have a mental picture of a big rolly polly bear on a bike when I think of myself on the bike and this is reinforced by the reality that almost every time I ride out on the street, some loud-mouthed jerk finds it necessary to aprise me of the fact that I'm not his cup of tea, sexually speaking. So it's always good to hear otherwise. Next time I'll just yell back: "Hey! I ROOL!!!"

**LadyinWhite** · 01-31-2007, 03:40 AM

Originally Posted by Lisa S.H.

Frankly, if the 3 lovely ladies in that photo were all slim, we wouldn't be having this discussion about whether people look good or not on their bikes at all!
We women can feel selfconcious about our bodies for multiple reasons- (society and our upbringings often don't help at all) - whether we are overweight, underweight, short, tall, or a million other variations, we need to fight the stupid tendency to think we are not as beautiful as others. Unfortunately many of us are our own worst critics.

The fact is that EVERYONE looks a million times better riding a bike than they do slumped on a couch watching tv.

Every single one of us TE gals is a truly beautiful woman, both inside AND out, if you ask me. We ROOL.

Well said.

**lauraelmore1033** · 01-30-2007, 11:29 AM

Originally Posted by oxysback

Suzie and Darcy are on Treks. I have a 2006 Schwinn DBX Supersport. It's a great all around bike!

I was just about to ask you what kind of bike you had there in the picture. I'm of a similar build and have been wanting to get something suitable for my size, but closer to a road bike than what I'm currently riding.

**oxysback** · 01-30-2007, 11:54 AM

Originally Posted by lauraelmore1033

I was just about to ask you what kind of bike you had there in the picture. I'm of a similar build and have been wanting to get something suitable for my size, but closer to a road bike than what I'm currently riding.

The Schwinn I have is a great bike! Although I'm glad I got the 2006 model, because the 2007 model isn't as pretty. Just my opinion, though.

The things you want to stay away from if you are a heavier rider...

1. Lots of carbon. I have a carbon fork, but that's about it. It's strong and light, but I don't trust it with my weight! I had a carbon seat post when that pic was taken, but have since swaped it out.

2. Racing wheels. Get traditional 36 (??) spoke wheels. They're not as likely to 'taco'.

3. Super skinny tires. I stayed with the stock tires on my Schwinn and they're fine. I haven't had a flat since I've had it (knock on wood!).

The best thing to do is ask a reputable bike shop. They'll give you more tips, I'm sure!

{{{HUGS}}} to all you ladies that gave a great boost to my ego!!

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