Finally!!! Got the call from Smiley yesterday just as I was about to leave for Tai Chi. Happy!Happy!Joy!Joy!
I went to drop off the wheels today and Beau had her up on the stand already working on her. She's so lovely. I get to pick her up tomorrow. Life is definitely good.
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03-14-2007, 04:32 PM #1
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03-14-2007, 05:51 PM #2
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It sounds fabulous. Tell us MORE when you get it home!
You are so lucky to have a custom frame! And I can identify with not knowing anything at first- my DH helped choose all the things about my bike too- he knew just what I would need too. Like yours, my DH is endlessly patient as well in explaining complex bike stuff to me- he is my adorable bike guru.
More bike gushing is encouraged here!
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03-16-2007, 04:27 PM #3
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The wait's over!
She's home. Joy! I went in for my scheduled pick-up last night so they could do the final fitting. After a few minor adjustments, she was ready to take home. I wanted to ride her right out of the shop, but I had too much crud in my arms. So I unloaded all that junk and took her on the road. Wow! Just wow! I finally understand what it means to have a bike that feels like a natural extension of the my body. I think we're going to get along just fine.
On the car ride home, post ride, I felt tingly in my girlie parts(in the good way). Blush.
And at a stop light I couldn't help but reach back and stroke my new frame. When I returned home with her, DH was laughing at me 'cause I couldn't keep my eyes off her. But also I think he thinks it cute that I feel this way about a bike. He's always felt that way about Kira(his custom Co-Motion).
I'd like to thank Smiley, Scott, Beau, Jon, and others who worked on her. And a special thank-you to DH whose idea it was to do this and for lovingly building my wheels. I feel so darn lucky right now.
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03-16-2007, 06:28 PM #4
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Wow, she's purty! And is that a Brooks B72?
Very cool! Congratulations!"If Americans want to live the American Dream, they should go to Denmark." - Richard Wilkinson
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03-16-2007, 06:45 PM #5
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Congrats on your new bike!! It's a great color and it's definitely not your standard looking road bike; which is cool too.
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03-17-2007, 06:35 AM #6
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Very nice! Congrats and I hope you have many miles together. I just have to add that I know how you feel. My friends don't understand either.
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03-17-2007, 06:42 AM #7
Ooo, talk tri to me!
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Wow, never seen a frame like that. You've got a one-of-a-kind beauty!
I'd rather be swimming...biking...running...and eating cheesecake...
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