Silver learned to ride on a Trek1000! Solid bike; saw her through 5 flips at 30 mph, 5 broken ribs, 1 collapsed lung, a broken wrist - and she still rides it!
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03-08-2008, 02:35 PM #1
f/k/a Mr. S.
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If you don't grow where you're planted, you'll never BLOOM - Will Rogers
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03-08-2008, 03:06 PM #2
Did you see THAT??
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Is that a recommendation?
Originally Posted by Mr. Silver
Life is like riding a bicycle. To stay balanced, one must keep moving. - Albert Einstein
In all of living, have much fun and laughter. Life is to be enjoyed, not just endured. -Gordon B. Hinckley
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03-08-2008, 04:23 PM #3
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I ride a Trek1000 and I have no complaints. It's a great bike. If it is in good shape, that sounds like a deal.
"Chisel praise in stone; write criticism in sand."
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03-08-2008, 06:08 PM #4
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Thanks for all the responses. I got it! I have not put the wheel back on to take photos, but I attached the pics she sent. It looks brand new. I think this girl rode it 4 times maybe.
Now I just have to wait for the snow to melt. Though today it was over 1" of rain.
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03-08-2008, 06:41 PM #5
Small world, big life!
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Looks just like mine!
You'll probably want to change that Bontrager saddle. (None of our Treks have their original saddles anymore. OUCH!)
Congrats!
Karen
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03-08-2008, 06:50 PM #6
Sue
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Did the Road Morph come with it?
It does look sweet!!!
Many happy miles!
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03-08-2008, 06:51 PM #7
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Beautiful bike Mkidd! And I agree with Tuckervill regarding the seat. My Trek's original saddle was the same, ouch. 5 miles on the original seat and I was sore! I love my specialized women's dolce saddle.
Again congratulations on your new bike!
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03-08-2008, 07:24 PM #8
I prefer pedals...
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I have a 2005 trek 1000. Mine is orange and white. I have logged between 1000-2000 miles on it. I'm just now starting to adjust things like the angle of the handlebars and position of seat to handle bars. Also I didn't buy my bike at the LBS, (moved) they will do adjustments for free because I take my bike in for the spring tuneup.
Kim
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03-08-2008, 07:27 PM #9
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Awesome and congratulations! You will enjoy it and it was just the right price.
"Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather, to skid in broadside thoroughly used-up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming: WOW WHAT A RIDE!!!!"
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03-09-2008, 05:28 AM #10
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Thanks, everyone. I still can't believe I finally have a decent bike!
And yes, Geonz, I got the morph and the little bag under the saddle with extra tubes, etc too. Score! I’ve been looking for awhile and I do think this was a steal at $350.
Aquila, yes, I’m going to try the saddle. Not only did I do 2 tri’s on an ancient mountain bike, I did it with no padded bike or Tri clothes, just regular exercise gear. And I never wore anything padded when I trained. I think I have a high tolerance for pain-- which I wish would kick in when it comes to mile 2 on the run. But I’m open to swapping it out if it’s not working for me.
KSH, Zen, Sara, Sandra, Tuckerville, Susan, Cyclechick, Possegal, rij73, thanks so much for weighing in. It was also great to get the thumbs up from people whose threads I’ve followed in the tri thread.
Liza, yes, I want to take my time before dropping $1k+. I’m lusting for the tangerine C-dale Synapse Fem 3, but I’d like to save and see (and ride) what else is out there rather than just knowing about Giants, C-dales and Treks. This feels amazing compared to my mountain bike and it’s what I suspected all along that I would not need a top of the line to be happy for now.
Trisk, yes, exactly re: staying to budget. I have good helmet, but I need a few things like clothing (!), and maybe special biking pedals and shoes, maybe a decent used bike rack now that I cant just throw this in the back of my husband’s pickup.
Mr Silver, thanks for the vote of confidence. I had read a bit on Mrs. S’s recovery and its really inspirational.
Now if this wind and rain would stop! MillieLast edited by mkidd; 03-09-2008 at 06:13 AM.
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