Have you upgraded from your first road bike?

[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.