That is exactly how I fell the second time with the straps. I didn't get going good enough and was trying to get my left foot in. I probably won't repeat that. OUCH.

This bike is so much faster than my hybrid it is unbelievable. I'm afraid of getting too much power. I already left my poor DH in the dust.

He has neck and shoulder problems (not just from or when bike riding) so he always said he didn't think he would like a road bike. He thought it would make his neck and shoulders hurt worse. After leaving him in the dust, he rode my bike. He said "I may be able to get used to this if I could raise the handlebars some".

I feel the handlebars need raising too, but I'm wondering if I am just trying to get back to the hybrid position and need to adjust to this position. I'm going to let the LBS take a look today, unless it's raining again.