New bike!!!

[indysteel]

Lovely bike and it sounds like you've found a good shop to work with.

My only comment is that it appears to have a double crank (hence the name Allez Double). It varies from rider to rider, but some women (myself included) benefit from having a triple crank because it provides smaller gears for climbing. I don't know how strong you are so I don't want to make any asusmptions, but I think it's something to consider. The Allez does come in a triple and according to Specialized's website, it costs the same. I would, in the very least, talk to Zach about the pros/cons of doubles versus triples and determine what would work best for you.

In any event, congrats on buying a road bike. They're tons of fun!

K-

[twiggjlm]

Lovely bike and it sounds like you've found a good shop to work with.

My only comment is that it appears to have a double crank (hence the name Allez Double). It varies from rider to rider, but some women (myself included) benefit from having a triple crank because it provides smaller gears for climbing. I don't know how strong you are so I don't want to make any asusmptions, but I think it's something to consider. The Allez does come in a triple and according to Specialized's website, it costs the same. I would, in the very least, talk to Zach about the pros/cons of doubles versus triples and determine what would work best for you.

In any event, congrats on buying a road bike. They're tons of fun!

K-

Thank you! That is something I wouldn’t have otherwise known! I am going back tomorrow and will definitely talk to Zach about the triple!