New rider, lucky find

[LovelyGirl]

Hi! I am brand spankin' new here! I wanted to share my New Bike Story because I am bursting with excitement over my new bike. I have always loved biking, but I have never had anything nicer than a dept store Schwinn. My husband recently used mine (it has the hitch to pull the bike trailer) and said, "Geez, this bike has seen better days. I'd sure get you a new bike if you'd like one." Well! What woman says no to that?

I decided to look at a higher end bike since I really do get almost daily use out of my bike and felt I could justify it. I hit the LBS, who decided I should have the Trek Navigator 100. I left thinking there had to be more to fine bikes that that. Out of curiosity, I perused Craigslist instead and happened across a new listing for a 2010 Trek 7.6 FX. Turns out the bike was in excellent condition and was being sold because the owner upgraded to a road bike. Owner and I are same height and similar build, so the bike was my size! Came with computer, water bottle mount and Bontrager rear rack and bag...she sold it to me for only $400!!! I took it to LBS (looking rather sheepish since two days before they thought I would buy their Navigator) and asked for a tune-up. Bike didn't even NEED a tune-up! What a steal! I had no idea what a deal it was at the time, because the listing was at the immediate start of my search. Talk about beginner's luck.

Seller and I are both nurses and discovered we have lots in common. I have kept an email relationship where we chat and I show her pics of 'our' bike. I have since gotten the Trek trail-a-bike hooked to it so my 3 yr old can take long rides with me and the 6 year old. She knows she could have sold it for much more, but she really wanted someone to use it and love it. So, she's happy it's mine!

I love learning from all you ladies and thank you in advance for what you are teaching me! I also love your exceptional wit and grammatical expertise. Rare things these days, those.

[Catrin]

Congratulations, and that was a great deal you found! The 2010 FX 7.6 was the very first bike I ever had, and would still have it if it hadn't been too large for me. I am so happy for you and am sure you will have many miles and smiles with that bike

[Owlie]

Congratulations! Very good deal you got there. Pictures? (We always like new bike pictures.)

Have fun!

[hebe]

Congratulations! A new bike and a new friend! Yes, we'd like some pictures please And what an excellent husband too, definitely a keeper

[lph]

Welcome! What a great New Bike Story Enjoy TE.

[LovelyGirl]

Here are the requested pics. Let's hope I did this right...

[Catrin]

Very nice, both bike and rider I didn't know the 2010 model came in that color, it is quite attractive! Have fun with it - and it looks like you already are!

[LovelyGirl]

Very nice, both bike and rider I didn't know the 2010 model came in that color, it is quite attractive! Have fun with it - and it looks like you already are!

Thank you! Sometimes I feel sorry for Lillibeth, she is such a classy broad but she's being tethered to odd contraptions that tow ankle biters. It really is beneath her, as she was meant to go fast and to look lovely while doing it, but she is SUCH a good sport about it all.

[Tri Girl]

WOW- what great luck! Guess it was meant to be!
LOVE the bike- you just look so happy with it.

Congrats, and welcome to TE!

[murielalex]

Great deal! Looks like you were meant to have it. Love the pics!

[LovelyGirl]

That really was a great deal. I guess it retailed for 1209.00 ?

Enjoy!

And welcome to TE.

Thank you! I think so. Seller said $1100, so LBS may have given her a deal. It is worth more with the upgrades. So delighted!

[Megustalaplaya]

Congrats on your new bike and welcome to TE!!

[Koronin]

WOW, Congrats on your new bike!

[emily_in_nc]

Great bike, and looks like it will be used frequently and well with all the accessories you have for it!

Enjoy!

[jyyanks]

Great pictures! Congratulations & welcome!