conflicted, stressed, and making this too hard!

[SactoGal]

Well, went out and rode three bikes yesterday ...

Trek 7.3 fx
Trek 7.5 Fx wsd
Specialized Sirrus

I think it was a bit of mistake to ride the 7.5 (more than I intend to spend). I really liked the bike. It was comfortable and felt great.

Actually, all the bikes felt nimble and beyond the seat being tough on the privates, once I got the height right, they all were really nice rides.

I rode them at a bike shop that's got a nice little hill behind it, and they felt much lighter coming up the hill than the Specialized Crossroad Elite that I rode last week.

I think I'm also getting beyond needing a step-through bike.

Today will be a quick trip to a bike shop a bit more of a distance away to try out some of the Jamis line.

Have a great holiday weekend.

[SactoGal]

and it's now out in the garage.

I went to a bike store about 25 miles from my house, because I really wanted to try the Jamis Sport Coda. I really liked the little Jamis Commuter that I rode, but I wanted something a bit more.

I really liked the feel and ride on the Sport. Just to be sure, I tried a Jamis comfort bike (not the commuter), and even though it was a comfy ride, I liked the quickness on the Sport better.

I need to figure out now how I'm going to incorporate the riding in my life. I think to begin with it's going to be short rides in the afternoon around the neighborhood. The seat feels a bit hard to me, but until I ride it a bit, I don't want to trade anything out.

I bought a lock, a helmet, a bottle holder, a patch kit, a tube, and a pack that goes under the seat. I need to check out the pump we have and see if it's still any good, if not, I'll go get a pump. The accessories sure added up fast, and I know it's just the beginning.

Thanks for all the input. I'm looking forward to many miles on the new bike.

[KnottedYet]

Congratulations!

I just bought a Surly Crosscheck today. I'll show you mine, if you'll show me yours!

Pictures, we want pictures of your Jamis!

Edit: here's my Surly

[SactoGal]

but I'll see what I can do.

She's pretty (blue and black paint).

I have no idea what a Surley is, but it sounds like more than I need at this point!

I did color coordinate the helmet with the bike (although my first inclination was for a purple helmet).

I really liked the bike shop, I only wish it was closer for every day type stuff.

[SouthernBelle]

Congrats. Hope you enjoy your bike for many miles. My nearest LBS is about 25 miles away. So make sure you stock up on a few basics, tubes, lube, etc.

[Duck on Wheels]

That Jamis is one smoooooth ride! Congratulations! Enjoy! I think you have a great plan. Tootle about, feel how smoooth the ride is, the wind in your face, the feeling of speed you control ... then gradually ride longer, and longer. Bike out to a cafe or a park on a Sunday. Make it fun. Then one day, without really noticing, you're stronger ... and you're hooked.

[Trek420]

That Jamis is one smoooooth ride! Congratulations! Enjoy! I think you have a great plan. Tootle about, feel how smoooth the ride is, the wind in your face, the feeling of speed you control ... then gradually ride longer, and longer. Bike out to a cafe or a park on a Sunday. Make it fun. Then one day, without really noticing, you're stronger ... and you're hooked.

heh heh, evil grin, that's how we get you hooked