Surly Cross Check or Pacer

[Roadtrip]

I too learned on a 2010 Trek Lowstep. How very wonderful!! I've haven't been riding Stella these days, I bought a Trek FX 7.3 back in October and have been riding that, which is taking some time to get used to.

Another interesting tidbit is I too have been looking at Surly bikes as my potential entry into road-bikes, but I need to work on my fitness (namely strengthening my core) and get some miles under me before taking that leap onto a road bike.

It's kinda hard to believe in three months I've gone from doing 6mph in a flat parking lot feeling like I was going TOO fast, to bombing down my hill at nearly 30mph, hating the moment when I have to break to make my turn toward home.

Shannon

[Kerry1976]

It's kinda hard to believe in three months I've gone from doing 6mph in a flat parking lot feeling like I was going TOO fast, to bombing down my hill at nearly 30mph, hating the moment when I have to break to make my turn toward home.

Shannon

I totally look forward to that!

It is so good to see that you and so many others have kind of gone the same route - gives me more inspiration that I can do this and I will have fun doing it!

[indysteel]

I totally look forward to that!

It is so good to see that you and so many others have kind of gone the same route - gives me more inspiration that I can do this and I will have fun doing it!

I'll share my little bit o' inspiration: I bought an FX in June of 2006. My first ride was 6 miles and I did an endo over the handlebars when I grabbed my front brake too forcefully. It was a proud moment.

In July of 2007, I successfully did the Ride Across Indiana. The ride's tag line is "160 miles: One way, one day." I finished in the top third of registered riders, with a total time of about 9 1/2 hours and an average speed of 19 mph. Now that really was a proud moment.

Admittedly, there are lots of ladies on here with far more significant accomplishments, but I'm still proud of what I was able to do in a year's time. Plus, it was fun all along the way. I hope you have fun along the way, too!

[Kerry1976]

Wow, that is inspiring! Yes, my goal is to enjoy!

[eofelis]

Another interesting tidbit is I too have been looking at Surly bikes as my potential entry into road-bikes, but I need to work on my fitness (namely strengthening my core) and get some miles under me before taking that leap onto a road bike.

Shannon

The Surly Pacer was my first road bike. It's not light and fast, but it's a comfortable, stable, bombproof road bike. I think Surly frames are a great ride for the price!!

I have moved on to a carbon Specialized Ruby and a 853 steel Gunnar Sport.

I also have an LHT, it's a real workhorse. As comfortable as a couch and almost as fast! I've been keeping an eye out for a cheap Cross Check frame in my size, it just looks like a fun bike!

[Catrin]

....I have moved on to a carbon Specialized Ruby and a 853 steel Gunnar Sport......

What do you think of your Sport? I am getting a fitting for one next week