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Thread: Finally...my new bike!
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08-18-2007, 08:19 AM #1
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08-18-2007, 09:30 AM #2
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Must have been a bummer to go down on such a lovely new bike! Glad she's okay (and you, too!).
I'd stick with the white. It's really pretty.
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08-18-2007, 09:43 AM #3
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I decided to stay with the white saddle, but the white bar tape, sadly has to go. It's already gettin dirty!
Originally Posted by redrhodie
I don't mind my Mtn bike dirty, but for some reason this one is different. I feel like an over-protective mother! lol 
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08-18-2007, 09:51 AM #4
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Twigg, congratulations on your new sweet ride.
How do you like your white seat? I guess the white bar tape is a no go, but don't despair, there are some really cool bar ribbons out there with marbled colors. 
I think you will be pleased as punch to have a WSD bike.
I'm on a Specialized Sequoia and our LBS just got in a new shipment of '08's. I would love to test ride a Dolce. It looks so cool, clean and quick!
Have a great weekend ride.
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08-18-2007, 07:17 PM #5
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Pretty bike! There is black/yellow confetti bar tape. Enjoy the ride!
It's all about the journey (my reason for riding slower)
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08-19-2007, 03:08 AM #6
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Ooo, very nice bike! Congratulations!
I for one am very glad I have black tape. I hardly own anything white, it goes from looking clean and fresh to grubby and ugly in no time flat...Winter riding is much less about badassery and much more about bundle-uppery. - malkin
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08-19-2007, 04:40 AM #7
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What a great bike! I also think I've seen black-and-yellow bar tape. You could even kit yourself out in a yellow top with your black bike shorts. And Sock Guy used to make socks with bees on the cuff. There's so much potential for fun with the black/yellow color scheme. Oops, is my inner interior decorator showing?
Have fun with your new ride!Bad JuJu: Team TE Bianchista
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08-19-2007, 06:02 AM #8
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Lovely bike! Have fun!!!!
"Being retired from Biking...isn't that kinda like being retired from recess?" Stephen Colbert asked of Lance Armstrong
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08-19-2007, 07:13 AM #9
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Congratulations on the new bike!
I like the white. Sure it will get a bit dirty with use, but that gives it character... Enjoy each ride!
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08-19-2007, 12:50 PM #10
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I clean my white bar tape with Soft Scrub. It works like a charm. Originally Posted by twiggjlm
I decided to stay with the white saddle, but the white bar tape, sadly has to go. It's already gettin dirty!
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08-19-2007, 05:22 PM #11
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That is a good idea! I'll try that! Originally Posted by sundial
I clean my white bar tape with Soft Scrub. It works like a charm.
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08-18-2007, 09:31 AM #12
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Nice- very nice!!!! What a beautiful ride!!!!
Sting is a good name- you can use it as a noun (I rode Sting this morning) as a verb (my bike stung the road yesterday), as an adverb (Sting's moving so stingingly fast that I couldn't see who was riding it) or as an adjective (you're stinger fast bike is amazing). Sorry- I just got done reviewing parts of speech with the students and my brain hasn't shut off.
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08-18-2007, 09:31 AM #13
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What a sweet bike. She looks like she has a sunny disposition.
Have lots of fun rides.
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08-18-2007, 09:38 AM #14
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This bike is so much fun to ride! Thank you all for the encouragement and the props.
I've had a bit of a shaky start on the clipless pedals (my first pair) but I know with some practice I will get used to them.
BTW-nice word usage Tri Girl! Sting is proving to be quite versatile!
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