Hi! I'm new here too, and think that everyone is really nice.
Congratulations on your new bike! I was scared moving to skinny tires too, but it becomes second nature very quickly.
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01-14-2009, 04:18 PM #1
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01-14-2009, 05:13 PM #2
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Welcome to TE to BOTH of you!!
Treks are great bikes. Take it a bit slow at first, and the fear of skinny tires will go away pretty quickly.
When you have time and inclination, learn how to clean and lube your bike. Then learn how to change/fix a flat. All good things to be able to do and gives you a sense of confidence. If you just bought your bike recently, the LBS (your bike store) should be willing and able to help you with such instructions.
Read this page for tips on safe biking in traffic:
http://bicyclesafe.com/
Most of all, enjoy riding your bikes!
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01-14-2009, 06:04 PM #3
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Welcome to both of you. I've just been around a couple months and have found this group to be very friendly and helpful.
Oh, and congrats on the new bike! I finally got me a real bike (Cannondale Quik 5) this past November for my birthday after riding my Wally World bike for about 6 mos. I'm totally hooked! I also had to adjust to the newer skinny tires, but I'm used to them now and feel very comfortable on them. You'll definitely feel the bumps more on a road bike, though!Brandy
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01-14-2009, 06:43 PM #4
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I have spent YEARS hanging out on other cycling related forums, and this one by far is the sweetest and real-est. I barely visit the other ones anymore....
Welcome. I am relatively new here as well.
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01-15-2009, 06:05 AM #5
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welcome to TE!!
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01-15-2009, 07:03 AM #6
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Hello and welcome!
Where in the Uk are you at the moment? There are a few of us based around the uk. I have just moved to Wales myself, from Essex, although I am originally from Norway.Specialized Tricross Sport / Specialized Lithia 143
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01-15-2009, 07:50 AM #7
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We love new people! they bring new idea's and new stories! Enjoy!
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01-15-2009, 03:09 PM #8
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Been stuck in Preston for the past 12 years or so...came to go to uni and somehow never left... Nice cycleroutes round here tho!
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