Ooops, trip to the bike store.....

[keeper]

Thanks!! This site is great, I've been browsing around and have learned so much, what a great resource. I have a feeling it might become addictive!

I'm planning on the DFW MS 150 (I figure if I start telling everyone I'm going to do it, I won't be able to back out of it ) Of course it needs to start raining so I can actually start riding a bit more.

[keeper]

A couple of more pics. I'm sure I'll have lots of questions in the future!

[Tri Girl]

Whoooot woooo (that's me whistling)
That's one sweeeeeet ride!!! Wow- she's so pretty- love the detailing on the saddle and the subtle pink accents! Very nice!!! Thanks for posting the pics.

I thought about the DFW MS150 for next year also. I had friends do it last year and they had a blast! Best of luck to you!

[keeper]

It was the saddle that sealed the deal for me!! The bike shop guy was good, I test road a couple of bikes and really liked the Dolce. The one I rode was an 07 model and was bright blue. It was pretty, but I I didn't love it. I asked about other colors and he showed me this one, just enough pink to be pretty, but not too much to be obnoxious! I was talked into the MS150 Saturday night after a couple of margaritas.... But I wanted a cycling goal, so now I have a good one.

[sundial]

Wow, that is a nice bike. I love the saddle. I'm with you, the saddle would have been the clincher. The details on the bike makes it stand out from the rest.

I have a Specialized Sequoia and I really enjoy riding her. The seat is surprisingly comfie too. I think you will find out just how much zoom a road bike has and you'll be putting in hundreds of miles in no time.

[sundial]

Keeper, I noticed you don't have clipless pedals. Have you thought about going clipless? Shimano make a pedal where it's toothy on one side and the clip on the other for those who are a little intimidated by clipping in. I use the Speedplay pedals and I couldn't be happier. It allows my foot to float up to 38 degrees or so which is nice since I have a bad knee.

[keeper]

Keeper, I noticed you don't have clipless pedals. Have you thought about going clipless? Shimano make a pedal where it's toothy on one side and the clip on the other for those who are a little intimidated by clipping in. I use the Speedplay pedals and I couldn't be happier. It allows my foot to float up to 38 degrees or so which is nice since I have a bad knee.

Pedals are going to be my next purchase. I figured that I would give myself a little time to get used to my new bike, then venture on to pedals. I've been doing a bunch of reading about pedals and it's even more confusing than choosing a bike!