DH got his road bike

[silver]

That's funny- you can tell he's hot-rodding it already....he's in his big gear ring while you're in your middle gear ring. Tell him not to mash up hills too much or he'll blow out his knees! (just ask Mr. Silver).

Gorgeous gleaming bikes!

Sandra, your brooks looks smashing!

DH's bike looks nice too.

[sandra]

My DH solved the problem by wrapping duct tape where the bike & the hitch make contact. No problems since, but that mark bugs me every time I see it.

You didn't try to touch it up? I was thinking about taking some white gloss enamel spray paint and spraying it on a paper plate and then lightly brushing it on with a brush. It may look worse.

I did write an email to Saris customer service to let them know about the problem. I think they need to be aware and also I'm scared to use it on a long distance now. You may want to notify them as well.

[Livin the Dream]

Sandra,

I didn't mean to imply I was insulted.... just had to get in a vote for the Pilot as most beautiful bike. They are both great looking bikes And, in the end, riding comfort and performance trumps paint job. I rode a Trek 1000 that that had the flame-looking paint job and I loved the paint, but the bike wasn't nearly as comfortable as the Trek. Plus, my helmet matched the Pilot...

You're lucky to have a DH who understands the need for a good bike. Mine (the same one who is drooling over a $15,000 motorcycle on EBay as we speak) has thrown a few jabs my way about the $$ invested in my bike.

Thanks for the mirror link -- it's in my shopping cart.

Oh, and about the paint -- DH said I would make it look worse if I tried to touch it up. I put clear nail polish on it. I may ask the bike shop for their recommendations.

Happy riding!

[silver]

Sandra, one of my team members suggested that I wrap a soft cloth around the frame at any point that the rack clamped on. I wrap the cloth between the frame and the cable (on the top tube) so that once it's clamped down the cable wont scratch the frame.

[sandra]

Very good idea Silver, thank you.

[wannaduacentury]

I use a Mirrycle. It's great. I love it.

http://www.amazon.com/Mirrycle-Mirro...8270047&sr=1-2

Hubby has a Third Eye BARend Mirror that he had on his hybrid. It's not so good on the road bike. It doesn't stick out far enough, so it mostly reflects his hip as he pedals. He's going to get one like mine eventually.

P.S. Not to insult you, I really do like his bike. I actually think HIS bike looks like more of a girls bike and mine looks more like a boys. But, I have to love what I have and what I ride, so I keep telling myself mine is cooler! LOL

I did tell him in the bike shop "no fair! I'm the one that likes to ride the most and you get the best bike"!!! (mine was used and his is brand spankin new)

Sandra, How did you get a mtb mirror to work on the drop bar? I like it, but does it fit on well? not too crazy about my helmet mirror- can't get it adjusted well. Jenn

[sandra]

You just take the little cap out of the end of the bar. This particular mirror is very adjustable. That's why it works better than the mirror that hubby has. It sort of sticks out to the side.

Let me know if you if you want me to, I'll take a close-up pic of it on my bike.

[Mr. Bloom]

Have you considered these for scratch protection?

http://www.saris.com/p-201-protect-o-pads.aspx

[sandra]

I can't tell exactly where or how you use those. They look interesting though.

[wannaduacentury]

You just take the little cap out of the end of the bar. This particular mirror is very adjustable. That's why it works better than the mirror that hubby has. It sort of sticks out to the side.

Let me know if you if you want me to, I'll take a close-up pic of it on my bike.

I saved the link for the mirryacle(sp?)and found a backup mirror too off Amazon- Could you post a closeup if you don't mind? I took off my helmet mirror- aggravating. Thanks in advance Jenn

[sandra]

I'm at work, but I sure will, as soon as I get home this afternoon.

[sandra]

Here you go.

[wannaduacentury]

Here you go.

That's nifty Sandra, definately will get one in the near future. Thanks for posting. Looks easier than the wacky helmet mirror I can't get adjusted. Jenn