First ride report :)

[Mr. Bloom]

Yea! Let me know when you're ready to come down here for some hill repeats

[Catrin]

Yea! Let me know when you're ready to come down here for some hill repeats

I certainly will, probably the last part of May. In the end I don't know how much faster this bike will be - the frame is closer to a rigid mountain bike than a road bike, but it should work well in the hills I would LIKE to ride in the Brown County Hill Challenge this fall, but we will see!

[indysteel]

Cool beans, Catrin. Congrats on your maiden voyage! I'm sure you'll be fast friends.

One point of clarification: Does the frame itself, i.e., before being built up, weigh 10.5 pounds? I'm not aware of any bike--carbon, Ti, aluminum or steel--that weighs as little as 10.5 pounds fully built, even one as little as yours. Just curious!
ETA. Nevermind my question about weight. I reread your post. My reading comprehension is WAY off!

[Catrin]

For clarification sake, my Gunnar weighs 24.5 pounds fully built

[emily_in_nc]

Just curious, Catrin, since it seems like your new Gunnar is an incredibly versatile bike (can take wide tires to function more like a rigid mountain bike or narrower for more of a road bike ride), have you considered selling your LHT? That would free up a good chunk of cash for a second "go fast" wheelset for your Gunnar, and you'd have the advantage of a much lighter bike no matter where you planned to ride.

You've probably stated why you're keeping your LHT as well; I just know that in the past when I've upgraded to a new bike that was a similar style, the old one ended up languishing until I wised up and sold it -- that has happened to me with both road and mountain bikes.

[Catrin]

Just curious, Catrin, since it seems like your new Gunnar is an incredibly versatile bike (can take wide tires to function more like a rigid mountain bike or narrower for more of a road bike ride), have you considered selling your LHT? That would free up a good chunk of cash for a second "go fast" wheelset for your Gunnar, and you'd have the advantage of a much lighter bike no matter where you planned to ride.

You've probably stated why you're keeping your LHT as well; I just know that in the past when I've upgraded to a new bike that was a similar style, the old one ended up languishing until I wised up and sold it -- that has happened to me with both road and mountain bikes.

The thought has crossed my mind - and I am torn. I must admit the extra money would be nice since I've used rather more credit than I would like in this quick acquisition of two new bikes + accessories in such a short time period. I also like that the LHT is a true touring bike and with the rack and fenders I can use it for commuting and actual touring...I really don't want to put racks/fenders on the Gunnar. I like the idea of a back-up bike as well. I've also put so much money in the LHT converting it from road bars that I suspect I would only get a small percentage of what I've put into the bike...

The pondering continues, though for now I am planning on keeping it. It is a lovely bike and fun to ride, time will tell what I decide to do

[Bike Chick]

So happy you finally got to ride your new bike, Catrin. If it ever stops storming and raining (grrrrrrrr) maybe you will be able to take it out for a real test ride! Did I miss the pictures? Where are the pictures????