My son just had a bike fit!

[MommyBird]

My husband called the LBS yesterday and the bike is not due to ship until the 23rd. Nick is busting at the seems to get this bike.
When we purchased my bike last Fall, we were given a ship range and mine came in on the very early end. His is due on the last day of his range. What a cruel turn of events for a youngster.

Now we have to figure out how to get it in or on his car. My bike fits nicely in the back of my 2006 GTI. He has a 2004 GTI which is quite a bit smaller than my 2006. His bike is also a 63cm and mine is only a 52cm WSD. I don't think it will fit in the trunk area.

Well, at least he doesn't still have the Miata. I have seen the small receiver hitches on Mitatas, the little BMWs and Mercedes convertibles. Not my #1 choice. But he grew out of the Miata anyway. Note that 6'2 is about the limit for a Miata if you ever think of buying one for a growing son. Nick is 6'4 and growing. He was shorter than me (5'7") when we bought it for him less than two years ago!

I think I need to start a thread on GTI/Golf rack options.

[zoom-zoom]

But he grew out of the Miata anyway. Note that 6'2 is about the limit for a Miata if you ever think of buying one for a growing son.

I'd believe it! My hubby and I are Mazda folks and have sat in the random Miata at the dealership over the years. He is 6'2" and feels squashed in that car, but my 5'3.5" feels perfect...like the driver's cockpit was designed around me. This is how I feel about my Mazda 3, too.

I can't wait to hear how he likes his CAAD9. I'm eyeballing the CAAD8 cyclocross bike. I'm hoping our shop can buy the frame and put similar components to what are on my Synapse 5.

When I got the Synapse I really debated over the CAAD9 vs. the Synapse, but decided to go for more comfort, since I'll be doing more century rides than racing at this stage. I'm glad I did. I'm thinking our chip-sealed roads would be even more uncomfortable on the more aggressive geometry.

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

I'm not really sure what you are asking us.

[MommyBird]

I'm not really sure what you are asking us.

Bike racks for a 2004 GTI. I started a new thread about it.

[MommyBird]

It shipped!

[MommyBird]

He went in for a fit and set-up before rowing practice today.
Then he raced home from practice and got ready for his first ride.
He is now out in the rain and wind with his dad.

If you want to see Nick with his bike click on the attached images. I am not sure why only two pics show and the other two are attached.

Check out his new smile too. His braces came off last week!

[PamNY]

He is a handsome young man! You must be proud of him. Hope he's having fun in the wind and rain.