Added a "2nd" bike to the stable

[azfiddle]

So...Maybe someone else has had a similar experience: I sold my hybrid bike to buy my road bike... and realized that I no longer had a bike I could take to out for errands, to grocery store, etc. So my dh and I scoured Craigs List and a bunch of yard sales. We kept asking: "Do you have any bikes?" and then.....

Although my goal was to spend less than $80 for a fixer-up, I think I made a good decision. We offered $175 for a sparkly purple Cannondale H300 hybrid/commuter that had about 30 miles on it, exactly my size, with all of these add-ons tossed in for free: front and back lights, a U-lock, a brand-new matching purple helmet and a pair of light duty Pearl Izumi shorts (that fit!).

[Bike Chick]

Ah yes, this does sound familiar!! I sold my aluminum road bike AND my hybrid 4 years ago to buy my carbon road bike and found myself in the same situation. I wanted another bike to commute, run errands and ride the local trails with. While getting fitted for a bike to fit that need, I found out my expensive carbon road bike has been too big for me all along. Gee whiz! So I decide if I'm gonna spend money on a new bike I need to spend it on the one I ride most. Solution: I ordered a new Luna this week and I'm converting the carbon road bike to use as my commuter.

You were lucky you found such a great bike and a great deal..........and purple's my favorite color. Sounds like it was meant to be. Enjoy it!

[northstar]

Way to go! It's always nice to find a used bike (even though this one doesn't sound like it's been used much at all!).

Have fun! And post a picture!

[uforgot]

I went through the same thing, and wound up buying a similar hybrid as the one I sold went I got a road bike.

I also think you should post pics!

[sarahspins]

These threads just make me more convinced to hold onto my hybrid whenever I move on to a road bike I really do think I'd miss it if I didn't have it, even though there are lots of times when I know I'd really prefer a roadie

[Aggie_Ama]

I sold my first roadie to buy my nice carbon one, then realized I regretted not having two bikes when one is in the shop! So when I got my new mountain bike I kept my old one, no making that mistake again!

Great find and purple sounds pretty, got pics?

[malkin]

Nice find.

Yes, each bike has a niche to fill.

[rubywagon]

Woohoo! Score!

[Tri Girl]

Yippee!! Sounds really pretty and perfectly suited for you!
I, too, have made that mistake. Wish I'd held onto the old bikes I've sold. Oh well- means one day I can get a 4th bike.

[aeiea]

These threads just make me more convinced to hold onto my hybrid whenever I move on to a road bike I really do think I'd miss it if I didn't have it, even though there are lots of times when I know I'd really prefer a roadie

Keep it! It's always nice to have a guest bike.

Last night my friend popped in from out of town, and since it was a full-ish moon we thought it would be lovely to ride around the area. A few adjustments to my old mountain bike, and we were able to paint the town red, girls-on-bikes night out style.

Also we saw Whip It. Uber power girls' night out.

[DebbieDowner]

I just purchased my first road bike. I had been riding a mtn bike for everything. and as I wait the arrival of my road bike, I am a little sad because that mtn bike had been there for it all and now I will have to pick between the 2. I hate to leave the mtn. bike home when it has enjoyed so many rides with me....

Sounds crazy I know, but I get attached to my stuff.

[azfiddle]

I tried to upload this pic yesterday, but it was too big. I'm trying again. The sparkly purple color is a little washed out, although you can see that the bottle cage is purple....My old hybrid was a Trek Fx 7.3, but it was actually too large for me, so this is better. I rode it yesterday to have lunch with a friend.

[tctrek]

OH yeah... you needed that bike !

[Tri Girl]

That's a funky frame- I LOVE IT!!!

Congrats on your new ride!!!