First Bike, any thoughts?

[Jenn]

Well once agian, I cannot thank you all enough for the GREAT advice!! We went to a new bike shop yesterday and the sales guy was wonderful. I decided that I needed shoes and clips for my spin bike and DH needed pedals and shoes and clips badlly for his bike. I rode a few bikes and surprisingly, the Trek 1000 WSD fitted for me was what I liked the best! The price wasn't bad and I guess Trek is having a sale and this shop gives a military discount on top of it. I could not believe how much better a bike that fits you feels. I slept on it last night and we are going back to get it after we come back from our trip to Mexico to see my father...money...money...money...never have enough huh?
Anyway, I thought about all the things you all mentioned while I was trying the different bikes and I am so appreciative. Thank you for not making feel like an idiot.
I went out on DH's bike this morning with my new shoes and clips, and WHAT A DIFFERENCE!! I LOVED IT. It was only 20 degrees out and I froze my butt off even though I thought I was dressed warm enough, but I rode for an hour and did 17 miles, but I can't wait to get my bike, I know I'll be MUCH more comfortable.
I'm sorry for such a long post, I just wanted to tell you all thank you so much!! This is a sport that I am already in love with!!
~~~HUGS~~~
Jenn

[LadyinWhite]

Congrats on making your choice! The Trek 1000 is a solid bike and with the attention of a good wrench getting you set up, you'll do great. Be sure to bring it back in for the free "tune up" because w/in a 100 miles or so your new cables are going to need an adjustment. As I mentioned to you before, my new wrench reassured me that my 1000 is a sturdy entry level bike with at least 4-5000 miles in her before she'll be ready for an upgrade and that all the troubles I had with mine initially were 100% due to the wrench who set her up at the beginning.

Reading through this thread I have to agree, there is something to be said for starting with a basic bike during the learning process. I crashed it and I didn't flip out (overly) b/c I didn't spend 2k on it. Yesterday I scratched it and while it pains me to see the scratch, I learned and when I do upgrade next season, I'll know not to put my foot up on the cross bar to adjust my cuff (dang cleats)

Is your 1000 the same gorgeous blue as mine?