yippee! I finally get to buy a road bike!

[DrBee]

Last night I was mentioning, yet again - in a non-nagging way, how much I wanted a road bike and hubby said I should spend my bonus on it! I literally jumped around the living room! I couldn't contain myself. We've been trying to keep spending pretty tight and pay off some bills. I look to him for fiscal responsibility - I'm really bad at keeping up with the bills, so he tracks the budget. I can't believe it! I've been waiting to do any test rides until I knew I had the money to buy because I'm a bit impulsive OMG - I'm so excited! I just had to share!

I'm heading to the LBS (2 hours away) before the end of the week. I want to go NOW!!!

As you know - I've researched this into the ground and I have a good feel for what components, etc. I need and can afford. Yikes - I'm gettting a road bike!

[Nanci]

What kind of bikes does LBS carry? What are you going to look at??

Nanci

[Lise]

So excited for you! Keep us posted! What snacks you eat on your two hour drive, how you park the car (parallel? diagonal? random?), how the LBS staff greets you....all a prelude to....the BIKE!

Have a great time! L.

[Blueberry]

Congratulations!!! Wishing you and your soon to be new steed many happy miles together

[DrBee]

If I go to Jackson (good phone experience with them) - there are 2 shops - carrying: Orbea (out of my price range, but oh so pretty), Trek, Giant, and Lemond.

If I go to Memphis - I can add in Specialized, but that's pushing my price range - I need shoes and likely a new saddle, too. I'm trying to keep the bike under $1200 so I can get what else I need. 7% takes don't help.

I want to go right NOW!

I'm thinking about Trek 1500 (don't know if I need WSD or not), Giant OCR1, or Specialized Dolce Elite. Maybe I'll luck out and they'll have a beauty just sitting there waiting for me with the perfect components and everything! Ha! Maybe they'll have the Orbea on sale!

I will definitely keep y'all posted on my shopping adventures.

[Nanci]

You don't need a 51", do you? There's a really nice bike for sale here that's a steal. Trek 2100 WSD.

I wouldn't even look at the Orbeas, it would just make me so envious!!!

Nanci

[maillotpois]

Have fun shopping!!! But take your time - look around and try different things at any shop that is within range. I know you want it NOW ("I want an Oompa Loompa now Daddy!"), but better to pace yourself and make sure you get the best bang for the buck.

[kaybee]

Congratulations! Have fun shopping and be sure to let us know what you decide on.

KB

[tprevost]

Whoo Hooo! Congratulations and enjoy your shopping!

Tracy

[fatbottomedgurl]

Yesss!!! I can't wait for that day myself. I just started my cash-in-an-envelope-in-my-sock-drawer bike fund. Let us know!!!

[sydney_b]

Have fun!

I just got a bridgestone rb1 and love it love it love it. If I had known how much fun I was going to have on a road bike, I doubt I'd have ever gone mtn. Just seemed the thing to do at the time.

/s

[DrBee]

I could get the Orbea Volata for $1250. Good deal? I'd still need to buy pedals and shoes. Here it is:

http://www.orbea-usa.com/fly.aspx?mI...duct&taxId=243

[bikerchick68]

Don't discount the Lemond either... they have a WSD bike as well... my friend just got the Lemond Zurich with Campy and a triple... she LOVES the feel of the bike... steel is pretty comfie... and hers is 1/2 steel and 1/2 CF...

she got it for $1400 but that's CA pricing... should be more reasonable in non-gouging states... good luck and I hope you find the perfect bike for YOU!

And that Orbea is prrrreeeeettttttyyyy......

[slinkedog]

Have FUN shopping! It's nice that you can do a lot of pre-research on the 'net. Keep us posted and you MUST send pcitures!!

[Nanci]

You are just going to have to ride and see what feels the best. Plus they will probably do a fit check on you, and have recommendations.

Nanci