Happy Early Birthday to Me!

**sgtiger** · 03-10-2007, 07:23 AM

She sure is pretty. Congrats! I hope you enjoy her for many more.

**yellow** · 03-10-2007, 08:54 AM

Originally Posted by Wahine

And Rolf Vector (?) wheels. Very nice. You must've done something either really good or really bad to get that bike for your birthday.

Rolf Elans. Love that 1250 g per wheelset! I actually already had the wheels, which helped me "stay within budget" while building the rest of the bike.

Actually, gals, my birthday isn't for TWO MONTHS. However, since I've never been very good at buying things for myself "just because", I felt like I had to somehow justify the purchase. I've been round and round with myself on this...do I really need a new bike? I mean, my old bike got me through some pretty tough rides and I survived, and it's still working just fine and the new wheels last year really helped with performance...but did she really need to be replaced? Why did I really want a new bike? The only real bonafide excuse I could come up with was that my old bike really hurt me after about 120 miles. (But then I suspect I'd probably hurt on ANY bike after 120 miles, and I'm not sure I'll ride anything longer than a 200 k anymore, but that's beside the point.

)

I'm still not sure I really needed this bike. But I have it now, so I guess I'll just have to get over this guilty feeling. *sigh* I blame it all on Catholic school (which I got kicked out of).

**LBTC** · 03-10-2007, 09:14 AM

Originally Posted by yellow

I blame it all on Catholic school (which I got kicked out of).

Congratulations! Yes, on the getting kicked out of Catholic school!

And on deciding the celebrate your wonderful self with the purchase of a fabulous new ride that you really wanted.

Hugs and happy butterflies carrying that guilt away,
~T~

**HillSlugger** · 03-10-2007, 09:17 AM

It's gorgeous! When's your birthday?

**Trekhawk** · 03-10-2007, 10:38 AM

Originally Posted by yellow

I'm still not sure I really needed this bike. But I have it now, so I guess I'll just have to get over this guilty feeling. *sigh* I blame it all on Catholic school (which I got kicked out of).

Oh Yellow its beautiful!! No guilt is allowed.

Just enjoy your wonderful bike.

Happy riding.

PS love the bar tape.

**AuntieK** · 03-10-2007, 11:34 AM

Congrats! Beautiful bike--you deserve it, for whatever reason!

**chickwhorips** · 03-10-2007, 11:43 AM

very very nice!!!! love it!

**maillotpois** · 03-10-2007, 02:04 PM

That is so excellent! So is she coming out with you for the WCC?

**yellow** · 03-10-2007, 05:47 PM

Originally Posted by maillotpois

So is she coming out with you for the WCC?

That's affirmative.

I did a test ride this afternoon, which included the li'l 20% grade hill here in the 'hood. I made it up just fine with the compact, though of course I was standing in my lowest gear.

It is surprisingly nimble.

I just can't get over how much I love those Salsa bars. I have a feeling that if I'd had those on my old bike, some of my troubles would have been alleviated.

**Bikingmomof3** · 03-10-2007, 06:02 PM

Sweet Bike!

Happy Birthday!!

**Trekhawk** · 03-11-2007, 08:07 AM

Originally Posted by yellow

That's affirmative.

I did a test ride this afternoon, which included the li'l 20% grade hill here in the 'hood. I made it up just fine with the compact, though of course I was standing in my lowest gear.

It is surprisingly nimble.

I just can't get over how much I love those Salsa bars. I have a feeling that if I'd had those on my old bike, some of my troubles would have been alleviated.

The bars look great. What Salsa bars are they??

**KSH** · 03-11-2007, 09:54 AM

Looks like a perfect Birthday present! Enjoy!

**Jo-n-NY** · 03-12-2007, 04:20 AM

What a beautiful bike. May you enjoy many happy and safe riding miles on it. As far as feeling guilty, I know the feeling, but please go out a just enjoy your bike.

~ JoAnn

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