Have you upgraded from your first road bike?

[Grits]

Thanks for the replies. Seems like a lot of you upgraded due to poor fit. I don't have any good, justifiable reason. I just have new bike fever. I think I'll try taking a couple of tylenol and see if that helps.

[redrhodie]

Thanks for the replies. Seems like a lot of you upgraded due to poor fit. I don't have any good, justifiable reason. I just have new bike fever. I think I'll try taking a couple of tylenol and see if that helps.

I had that! I had a perfectly good Specialized Dolce that I bought used from someone who rode it for 1 year. It fit fine. I rode it until I wore huge holes in the saddle. Then, I went to Eddy Merckx's website and got all lusty for one of his bikes. Before I knew it, I was waiting anxiously for my bike to be built.

I would do it again (buy my bike) in a heartbeat. It's given me more joy than anything else I have ever purchased. I ride it with love and respect. It's made me a better rider since I love being on it so much.

Edit to add: I occasionally had negative thoughts on the Dolce, like I'd be riding into a headwind, or climbing a hill, and think this really sucks. I never have bad thoughts on my Eddy.

I say go for it. You only live once. You deserve it.

[tctrek]

I got my first road bike in March, 2008.. a 47 cm Trek 2.3 WSD. I really loved it (still do), but as I got more accustomed to riding a road bike, I realized I felt cramped in it... I then saw a video of me riding it and I looked cramped as well. So, in July, 2009 I got a 50 cm Trek Madone 4.7 WSD. I love this bike and feel so much more comfortable on it and I have had many joyful rides on it. But I know in my heart of hearts that it's not my last road bike !

[Kathi]

I decided that my Serotta would be my dream bike and my retirement gift to myself. It definitely ended my bike lust.

[Owlie]

I bought my road bike in July. It won't need to be upgraded for a while, but...
When it comes time to upgrade, it will probably be directly to a second road bike. Why? While Bluewing (my teal Giant) fits me fine (or, as far as I can tell, it does...) and I'm okay with Sora components at the moment, there will probably come a time when I want something lighter and with a better "shift-feel." (I'm making up words again; there's probably a technical term somewhere.) It makes the most sense for me to upgrade to 105, maybe Ultegra. If I upgraded the bike (wheels, components) to the higher level that Giant makes using the same frame (Avail 1), it would actually cost the same or only slightly more to buy a new bike. There's a Cannondale I've got my eye on...

[pumpkinpony]

I bought my road bike July 08, and have just over 1,000 miles on it. I don't see myself upgrading anytime soon, but if I do it will be to a carbon bike. I've enjoyed my Lemond, but it seems a bit 'bouncy' compared to my cousins full carbon bike.

[crazycanuck]

I'd like to upgrade my mtn bike as my current one (small size) is a smidgen bit too big. I just need to save a few more sea shells & get the a-ok from de man.

[moderncyclista]

I had a bike shop fit me on a 13 inch Trek 7.3 originally. I bought one a couple of years back and had to get a new bike due to the fit being all wrong. I experienced a lot of back/leg/neck pain - as well as aluminum buzz that made my hands go numb. Ultimately it was too small for me. I'm 5'3'' My LBS told me a 13 inch should fit a 4'11'' - ish woman. Hoo-boy. I now have a 520 and an Aurora both fit differently but fit well and I adore them both. The Aurora was a graduation/xmas present. The 520 was my re-placement bike.