I just spent more money...(new bike!)

[TrekTheKaty]

...than I ever have in my life, and strangely don't feel too bad about it.

Oh, yeah. Don't feel bad--it's an investment. It would have cost you more in the long run if you compromised and then ending up buying another bike. She'll last you along time

[Owlie]

I took it out for a ride today. I love it, even though I crashed it already (I know!)
I'm fine, bike is fine. Just cosmetic damage--tore up the bar tape a bit and scratched the plastic ends of the handlebars where it hit the pavement, and a bit of dirt. It's just the adjustment from DangerBike to this new one.

[Owlie]

The computer came in the mail today, so BF helped put that on for me. My camera is finally on speaking terms with my computer, so I have pictures!

(Well, it also helped that my grandmother asked for pictures...)

So, here's the bike:
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[Pan Dulce]

My (fraternal) bike twin!

I love it! I'm so jealous of the teal! How is she working out? Getting more used to her vs Dangerbike?

[Geonz]

Hey, if they don't like your reflectors , poo on 'em. Unless you're doin that tour de france thing, it really isn't that much weight. It's a status thing. You're so cool you don't need to be cool, right?

[kenyonchris]

Congrats!!!
Enjoy your new ride and show us some pictures!

ps: I agree with your boyfriend - reflectors are just useless extra weight on your bike, kind of the same as the dork disc...

That dang dork disk. I could never get the thing off my Ruby, ashamed to say it is still there. I tried and exacto knife and nearly sliced my hand off. I am gifted that way.

[BabyBlueNTulsa]

Congrats on your BEAUTIFUL new Avail! Enjoy many many happy (crash-free, hopefully!) miles together!

Good thing is.. you don't have to worry about the first little scratch anymore! Pre-tested and road-approved! hee hee.. <thumbs up!>

Your pics are great...don't you just LOVE it???

[OakLeaf]

Beautiful bike! Enjoy!

[andtckrtoo]

Very pretty bike!! Enjoy her!

As for the reflectors - my VP of Support can go out and ride 100 miles without thinking about it. He and his wife are on a tandem tour of the Civil War battlefields in PA/VA and MD and are averaging 70+ miles a day - and having the time of their lives. He can also kick most people's butts on a climb. He says the more reflectors and lights and visibility the better. As he's the real deal, I'll take his word. :P

[Owlie]

I personally don't care about the reflectors. The boyfriend's a "Must.cut.all.unnecessary.weight" type. I just roll my eyes and tell him that if he wants to take them off, he can when he gets around to it; he never will.

[Tri Girl]

LOVE the color of the bike. The teal is gorgeous with the white.
Congrats on your new ride. You're going to love it so much!!!