An other newbie who loves my Bike!

[mimitabby]

Welcome to TE !

[Ana]

Oh, I almost bought that bike! It rides so nicely and it's so pretty Instead I ended up finding a used Trek 830 and I love it

A shorter stem may help. What did the 15" feel like in comparison to the 17"?

What about the reach don't you like?

[mlvenan]

Hey everyone! Thanks for all the replies! I've actually gotten pretty comfy on my bike. I asked about the stem issue at LBS, and the guy said he wouldn't change it out and I seem fine on the bike, so he suggested I ride it for a while and then decide. I did take it out for 10 miles (which I know isn't much) this past Saturday and loved it! I feel like the more I ride and pay attention to my posture the less issue I have. I did decide to invest in a pair of bike gloves cause my palms were getting a little sore. Yay for bikes!

[violette]

Welcome aboard! You'll learn a lot of things on this forum. I sure did...

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Hey everyone! Thanks for all the replies! I've actually gotten pretty comfy on my bike. I asked about the stem issue at LBS, and the guy said he wouldn't change it out and I seem fine on the bike, so he suggested I ride it for a while and then decide. I did take it out for 10 miles (which I know isn't much) this past Saturday and loved it! I feel like the more I ride and pay attention to my posture the less issue I have. I did decide to invest in a pair of bike gloves cause my palms were getting a little sore. Yay for bikes!

Yay!- there's nothing finer than the feeling of being a kid again on a new bike.
The LBS is right- best to allow time for your body to adjust to the new positions before you go tweaking the bike around. You are naturally going to have some soreness or aches here and there as your body gets used to the totally new contortions- relax and give it some time (unless there is real pain involved).
Gloves are mostly to protect your palms when you fall at 20mph on the asphalt. They are pretty essential safety equipment, after a helmet of course.
Have fun!!

[tulip]

I love when newbies reference the freedom they feel when they take up biking. That's exactly how I feel, and I've been riding for 25 years. It is freedom, and there's nothing like it!

[Blueberry]

Tulip -

I love it too! I've been in "what can I carry on my bike" mode for the last couple of days. DH had lots of leftover food at work yesterday that had to be transported (setting up for a seminar) - 1 veggie tray, the remnants of the fruit tray and 3 extra large pizzas. Today - 20 pounds of cat food. Who knows what tomorrow will bring But it feels so much more self sufficient (I think Knotted was talking about it on another thread) - it's just plain fun!

CA

[tulip]

Xtra cycle!!

It's on my list right after a house and a kayak.