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  1. 12-18-2010, 03:35 PM #1
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    My first road bike EVER!

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    This week I took the big plunge and ordered my first-ever road bike. I got it on ebay....a 2007 (I think) Fuji Finest 2.0. Got an amazing deal - $500 with shipping included and my LBS assembled for $15. I just picked her up yesterday from the LBS - the shop owner said I got an amazing deal for the money.

    The description of her on eBay included: ....had a complete drivetrain tuneup. (deraileur cables replaced, all drivetrain parts cleaned in part washer) some part details, FSA triple cranks, shimano 105 Deraileurs. 9 speed cassette. Shimano Tiagra STI shifters. Carbon fork....

    She was in fantastic condition and I've named her Rosey.

    Got her up on the trainer and now time to learn to shift, clip in, etc. Looking forward to inaugural ride tomorrow.
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  2. 12-18-2010, 04:18 PM #2
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    So beautiful...you really scored a great bargain! Many happy miles are in your future.
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  3. 12-18-2010, 04:23 PM #3
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    Quote Originally Posted by zoom-zoom View Post
    So beautiful...you really scored a great bargain! Many happy miles are in your future.
    Thanks! And thank YOU for convincing me that this was the right bike!
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  4. 12-18-2010, 05:25 PM #4
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    Quote Originally Posted by Kerry1976 View Post
    Thanks! And thank YOU for convincing me that this was the right bike!
    I think you already knew it...just needed someone to give you a shove.
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  5. 12-18-2010, 05:25 PM #5
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    Such a lovely bike! You'll smile every time you ride her! Congrats!!

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  6. 12-18-2010, 05:38 PM #6
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    Beautiful! Many happy miles!


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  7. 12-18-2010, 06:05 PM #7
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    Holy crap, what a find! You chose well, happy riding!
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  8. 12-18-2010, 07:50 PM #8
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  9. 12-18-2010, 08:55 PM #9
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  10. 12-19-2010, 12:15 AM #10
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    Beautiful! Have a great first ride
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  11. 12-19-2010, 05:25 AM #11
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    Congratulations- I have the blue version (2009) and we have gone over 5000 miles together since I purchased her last August.
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  12. 12-19-2010, 08:58 PM #12
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    Nice,she's pretty! Enjoy
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  13. 12-19-2010, 09:46 PM #13
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    Thanks everyone. I rode on the trainer for the first time today. Going to have to learn lots of new skills here - mounting/dismounting and clipping in/out....but first and foremost the different posture while riding. This is going to be fun!
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  14. 12-20-2010, 04:27 AM #14
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    She's very pretty. I know you will have a lot of good memories on her. Enjoy.
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    congrats! new bike day is always fun.

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