New Bike! New Bike! New Bike!

[violetpurl]

I love this pic - my dog is checking out my new bike - lol

* stand was a GWP

[maillotpois]

Lovely! A friend of mine has that exact bike - the color is beautiful!

[Cataboo]

wow. Do orbeas come with display stands?

[MommyBird]

wow. Do orbeas come with display stands?

Yeah, that's what I want to know too!

It is quite fetching and deserves a special stand!

[XMcShiftersonX]

Wow congratulations!!! And welcome to the Orbea club I did not get a bike stand when I got my bike! Probably because it wasn't an Orbea only store. But I was also lucky enough to get my bike on a discount, because the bike shop I got it from was having a 25% off all bikes sale on black friday. I was actually planning on saving up and getting it in the spring, but how can you resist that much in savings? Anyways, again congratulations. The Diva is a higher end bike than my Dama Onix TLT, so I'm positive it will give you just as much joy, if not more than mine. I am IN LOVE with my bike, and I'm so happy for you. Have fun!!!

-Jessica

P.S. - It also looks like you have speedplay pedals?? Me too! Mine are in pink though of course

[violetpurl]

wow. Do orbeas come with display stands?

heh - if you could see it up close, it's bent and the letters are peeling off . It is nice though - and heavy! This was an Orbea Outlet store that just went full service. Orbea's warehouse is in North Little Rock, AR - guessing that's why we have the Orbea store.

Someone talk me down - I did the club ride this afternoon (boy was it windy!). I couldn't get comfortable on the handlebars after about 15 miles (I'm thinking that changing the stem to a longer one would help and raising the handlebars - at least I hope). I've emailed the manager, 'cause I'm really concerned. I also had pain between my shoulder blades by the end of the ride - possibly because I was cramped. The bike also felt twitcher than the Cannondale Synapose. I'm really panicked here. Can this be fixed?

Thanks!

[XMcShiftersonX]

How tall are you? What size frame did you get? I'm short, 5'2, got the 49 cm frame. Was concerned it was too big (sounds like opposite of your problem), and should have gone with the 46. But we put on compact handle bars, moved the seat forward, and put a shorter stem on it, and will put an even shorter one on in the future. Happy with the handlebar height, no pain between my shoulders, just my low back (which I think it just about getting used to sitting different than I was used to on my previous bike bcause it's getting better). I was really squirrelly on the bike initially, because it responds so quickly to every little movement, but I got used to it and how to handle it. So, do you think the frame was too small? At any rate, I'm sure the people at the shop will take care of you!

-Jessica

[kermit]

The wind probably did not help your first ride. I am sure your shop will tweak the fit until you feel right. If you don't feel the shop is enough, look for a pro trainer who can do a pro fit. That's a beautiful bike!

[Cataboo]

Your seat looks like it's aimed upwards a bit - which might contribute to the twitchy - not enough weight on the front of the bike could contribute to twitchy.

But a more responsive bike may just feel twitchy to you until you get used to it.


But generally on a bike you should get it fitted and have handlebars/stem etc to fit you...

Since you saved so much, maybe you can get a professional fitting - I don't know if the orbea store offers fitting.

[Kubla]

Wow, that is one breathtaking bicycle! Best wishes for many happy and safe miles of riding with it. I've never ridden an Orbea, but have heard glowing reports from people who own them.