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Thread: I FINALLY settled on a ride!!!
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06-25-2007, 11:21 AM #1
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I FINALLY settled on a ride!!!
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After weeks of obsessing over what to buy and riding everything from Felt to Cannondale and 50 cm all they way up to 56 cm, I settled semi-reluctantly on a Trek 1500. It was comfy, it was solid - I just questioned whether or not this would last me a good 10 years before I'd be itching to upgrade. Enter Trek 2100. The bike I had always lusted after, but was just out of my budget. Enter Craig's List. The website where I spent all my spare time scouring the bike classifieds. I scored an '06 Trek 2100 54 cm complete with computer and shoes (can you believe this guys' shoes fit me like a glove??) for less than the new Trek 1500. And did I mention it has 8 miles on it? Well, not any more, but it did when I brought it home. I'm looking forward to putting many, many more miles on my baby!!!
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06-25-2007, 11:28 AM #2
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06-25-2007, 11:42 AM #3
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Most excellent, Cinnamon
Its such a great feeling isn't it?
Its FREEDOM
Its EXCITEMENT
Enjoy, and alot of the gals here will be looking forward to hearing about the miles you clock up...
*coffpixcoffcoff*
Courage does not always roar. Sometimes, it is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying,
"I will try again tomorrow".
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06-25-2007, 02:14 PM #4
Mmmmm... Broccoli?
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This thread is useless without pictures!!!
Congrats!
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06-25-2007, 02:32 PM #5
Shine on...
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Ooh, what luck! Way to go! And yes, we want pictures!
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06-25-2007, 05:28 PM #6
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Excellent!
Cograts on scoring a great deal.
And...yeah....we want pictures!2007 Seven ID8 - Bontrager InForm
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06-25-2007, 05:39 PM #7
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that is awesome. i love Craig's list that is how I got my wonderful ride. Cheaper than the accessories I have picked up for it/ bike maintenance.
pics of you on your bike!
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06-25-2007, 09:43 PM #8
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Cinnamon is in tune with The Cosmic Forces. What a deal!
Wishing you tailwinds all the way...
All you need is love...la-dee-da-dee-da...all you need is love!
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06-26-2007, 05:46 AM #9
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Thank you for all the notes of congrats on my new baby. I suppose I will have to get some pictures taken for posterity. Oh, and zen it's still all stock right now, but here are the stats:
Fork: Bontrager Race Carbon
Brake Levers: Shimano 105 STI Dual Control
Handlebar: Bontrager Race Lite
Stem: Bontrager Race Lite
Headset: 1 1/8" threadless Cane Creek
Front Der: Shimano Tiagra
Crankset: Bontrager Race, 30/42/52 teeth
Rear Der: Shimano Ultegra GS
Pedals: Shimano PD-M520 SPD
Tires: 700 x 25c Bontrager Select
The components are decent (actually I think almost identical to the 1500), but it's just so light!! And the saddle - all I have to say is whatever is on my mountain bike has made my a$$ into one giant callous so this is like riding on a pillow, LOL. Shoes are nothing fancy - just a pair of Nikes fit with SPD cleats.
