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Glasses to keep the cooties out of your eyes.
There are a million zillion other things you can buy, but wait until you've done some riding and discovered your own needs and preferences.
Eye injury (glasses), head injury (helmet), road rash on hands (gloves) are all real downers, so protect yourself first and go riding!
Ride lots!
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Thread: I got her...well him
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07-04-2010, 04:25 PM #1
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I got her...well him
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Hello all,
After being a professional lurker for almost a year now, I decided its time to ride. I purchased my first bike in 20+ years, and first road bike ever. The 4th of July sale at my chosen LBS is where I he was born a Cannondale CAAD9. To say I was overwhelmed with the bikes to choose from and the people swarming around I stayed focused, well some what. Now I need you help, bike (check), helmet (check), gloves (check), road id (in the mail)... for a first time rider what else should I "need" to have on me.
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07-04-2010, 04:39 PM #2
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"If Americans want to live the American Dream, they should go to Denmark." - Richard Wilkinson
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07-04-2010, 05:11 PM #3
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Congrats on the bike! I'm sure it'll be a sweeeeeet ride! I say you need a pair of nicely padded chamois shorts for increased comfort in the saddle
2011 Pinarello FP2 Ultegra (road)
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07-04-2010, 05:30 PM #4
Now in the PNW
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Pedals? (or were they just angled down?), bottle cage/s? Maybe under seat bag, something fun like
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Welcome to TE! Nice bike
Fancy Schmancy Custom Road bike ~ Mondonico Futura Legero
Found on side of the road bike ~ Motobecane Mixte
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Favorite bike ~ Soma Buena Vista mixte
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07-04-2010, 05:47 PM #5
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nice to have a spare tube and know how to use it but could wait a bit to get that
have fun!Pi - 2010 Luna Orbit / brooks 68 imperial
Fish - 2009 Marin Bear Valley/ brooks 68
Trixie - BMX / to be decided
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07-04-2010, 07:06 PM #6
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carry a drivers license, some money, your cell phone and perhaps a low level credit card whenever you ride- in your jersey pocket- cell phone in a sandwich bag if you are like me and sweat like a trojan.
marnimarni
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07-04-2010, 07:46 PM #7
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Thanks for the help guys. Yeah, I got the pedals (universal? w/SPD option) the shoes I have from spinning. I had a game plan of stuff to get while waiting in the line, but time they opened, I went blank all I could remember was my 52" frame size.
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07-04-2010, 08:41 PM #8
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Patience and a smile
"Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet - only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired and success achieved" - Helen Keller
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07-04-2010, 09:15 PM #9
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Originally Posted by Gowest
Patience and a smileyep
take your time. You'll figure out what you need. Don't rush into buying stuff.2008 Trek FX 7.2/Terry Cite X
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07-04-2010, 10:41 PM #10
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Lovely bike! Enjoy!
At least I don't leave slime trails.
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Saving for the next one...
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07-04-2010, 11:56 PM #11
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Oooo. Nice bike!
A pair of good shorts will keep your hiney happy for longer, but as she said, patience and a smile will take you even further
Winter riding is much less about badassery and much more about bundle-uppery. - malkin
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2008 white Nakamura Summit Custom mtb/Terry Falcon X
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