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Thread: My new commuter!
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07-26-2010, 05:12 PM #1
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My new commuter!
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Well, I've shopped for a steel frame commuter/trail/errand/winter bike for over a year and I finally bought one! I found a shop 6 hours from me that had several bikes in my size that I could try so I made the trip, rode several and decided on the Salsa Vaya. I splurged and got fully fenders, rack, Brooks saddle and bar tape too then had buyer's remorse the next morning about spending so much on the accessories. They could've waited but everything was on sale and I just got caught up in the moment
I'm glad I did it though. I haven't ridden it much but plan to take it to work in the morning. Can't wait!
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07-26-2010, 05:59 PM #2
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07-26-2010, 06:11 PM #3
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oh, man.
i can't type with drool on the keyboard.
I hope you can keep that inside at work.2008 Trek FX 7.2/Terry Cite X
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07-26-2010, 06:25 PM #4
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I LOVE the bike. It's a real beauty!!
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07-26-2010, 07:02 PM #5
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Oh you can bet I will! It will sit in the hallway outside my office and no one had better touch it
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07-26-2010, 07:07 PM #6
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Beautiful!
Oh my goodness, that is a gorgeous bike!
Congratulations!
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07-26-2010, 07:14 PM #7
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Ohhh, LOVE the color!
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07-27-2010, 07:04 AM #8
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That's one classy bike.
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07-27-2010, 07:17 AM #9
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Bike Chick, that is stunning! Have fun on your commute!
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07-27-2010, 06:53 PM #10
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Thanks everyone. I rode her to work today and she's a fun ride! I was dodging rain clouds on the way home though and was worried I was going to get that Brooks saddle wet the first trip out
I made it home without a raindrop though.
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07-27-2010, 07:10 PM #11
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My three Brooks saddles have been rained on many times. No problem. Usually your butt covers the top of the saddle and protects it as you ride, just make sure you also proof-hide the underside (rough side) of the leather. Originally Posted by Bike Chick
Thanks everyone. I rode her to work today and she's a fun ride! I was dodging rain clouds on the way home though and was worried I was going to get that Brooks saddle wet the first trip out I made it home without a raindrop though.
One of mine even survived training for and racing in a tri several times. My soggy wet post-transition butt did not destroy it.
Your bike still makes me swoon...
Lovely, lovely!
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07-27-2010, 08:32 PM #12
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Oh my my my my my, that's a puhrty bike.
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07-28-2010, 06:03 AM #13
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WOW! That is one smokin' hot bike!!!
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07-28-2010, 05:20 PM #14
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Thanks, Knot. That's good to know. Originally Posted by KnottedYet
My three Brooks saddles have been rained on many times. No problem. Usually your butt covers the top of the saddle and protects it as you ride, just make sure you also proof-hide the underside (rough side) of the leather.
One of mine even survived training for and racing in a tri several times. My soggy wet post-transition butt did not destroy it.
Your bike still makes me swoon... Lovely, lovely!__________________
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Surly Pacer/Terry Butterfly
Quintana Roo Cd01/Koobi Stratus
1981 Schwinn Le Tour Tourist
Jamis Coda Femme
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07-28-2010, 09:12 PM #15
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Nice ride!
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