Finally did it....BIG upgrade!

[Kano]

VERY cool, Wiseowl!

My story's a little like yours -- I didn't consider carbon when I started thinking about the road bike. Not that we don't deserve "fancy," but it seems like carbon is the move up from the entry level road bike, right? For me, the price was to die for and the fit was right, and yeah, I think you're going to love your new bike as much as I love mine!

Karen in Boise

[Ladyrunner]

Awesome new bike!! Happy riding!

[RoadRaven]

Yay!!! Wiseowl has made a choice - and what a lovely choice
Congrats!

[Tri Girl]

Wow- that's one beautiful bike!!!! Sooooo pretty, and a serious upgrade from your first bike! You're going to love your new ride so much!
I, too, feel strange about getting a serious upgrade in bike. I'm getting a new bike soon, and it'll be full carbon and probably way too fast a bike for me (but who cares). I'll just feel bad for the bike because I know it'll be thinking "geez lady, can't you go faster- I'm made for speed, you know!"

Have fun with your new friend!!! Hope you have many, many comfortable and happy miles together!

[wiseowl]

I'll just feel bad for the bike because I know it'll be thinking "geez lady, can't you go faster- I'm made for speed, you know!"

I TOTALLY thought the same thing! Also, all the bikes live together on the porch, and DH and I figured that the new bike (her name is now Dragonfly, by the way) wouldn't want to associate with the old bikes. But they seem to be getting along, and she is perfectly willing to go however fast I want. Which, incidentally, is FIVE to EIGHT mph faster than old bike- wow.

[michelem]

Nice! After lots and lots of test-riding it came down to the 2007 Giant OCR Composite W and the 2007 Specialized Ruby Expert. It was a really close call, but for some reason the Ruby just felt better for me. What year is your bike? Is it the women's frame? I've never seen it in that pretty blue - very, very nice. Have fun!

[wiseowl]

It is a 2007, Giant OCR Composite W(omen's)- they don't make this frame in composite for 2008, and I think they also did away with the triple crank. So I was lucky to get this! It is a women's model- aside from even coming in a teenier size in the first place, the shifting/braking levers being shorter is nice- I sat on a general XS and the reach to the levers was huge for my hands. It also has a women's seat.

[cosc]

Wise Owl, congrats on a new bike made for you. I wanted to see the pic of your bike but I did couldn't see it on your post. Have lots of fun on Dragonfly.