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  1. #1
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    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????
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  2. #2
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bike Chick View Post
    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????
    Here they are

    Am taking the Gunner out for a 13 mile ride this morning before I head out, weather/time permitting this afternoon I want to take the LHT for a 25 mile clipless ride - new bikes won't get clipless pedals until May 13.

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    Yay! Have fun!
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    I just realized that I was wrong about the starting time for something I was attending this morning...which means I've already missed the start and am still in night clothes. Oooops!

    This means I can take the Gunnar out for a more relaxed ride. Darn, it will be hard but I think I can handle it. More later

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    Cat, sorry I missed the pics earlier. Very, very nice! I know you must be tingling inside. Do you keep pinching yourself to be sure you aren't dreaming?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Muirenn View Post
    Congrats Cat!

    If you wait a couple of months, you'll know for certain whether you want to sell the Trucker

    Cheers!
    At this point there really isn't a decision to make, I am not selling it. Besides, if the planets align properly I have a GAP ride in September, and it will be perfect for that ride. Afterwards, we will see

    Just had my SECOND ride on Ms. PB (Plum Blossom). This time I aired it up to 75psi - the tires are rated for 80, LBS had it around 60-65. Next time will try 70psi and see what I think of that. I rode up my current "test" hill in a neighborhood close to Eagle Creek Park - it is very steep and the longest hill I've access to riding from my apartment. I think I may have gone up a little faster, though not much, wasn't quite in the granny gear, and my legs were far more comfortable - though my HR was about the same. Same basic amount of effort but it was easier on the Gunnar if that makes any sense.

    The Gunnar is just a touch slower on the downhill - probably due to the different tire size between it and the LHT. It is possible that I was unconsciously taking it a little easy due to it being a new bike. Sweet ride - and I LOVE the X0 grip shifters! Pity I can't put them on my Jamis - they aren't making them for 10-speed

    Now off to clean up and head out for a bike - long ride scheduled for the afternoon on the LHT - I need all the clipless practice I can get before I have them on all my bikes!

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    yay!!!!
    Sounds like you made the right decision on that Gunnar! It's sure a beautiful ride!!
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