Hi....I haven't been around for a long time

[Pax]

Don't know the specs on the riser, I just asked for the tallest I could get, if that hadn't done the trick they were going to get me a stem that was angled up more. There's lots they can do to make if more comfy.

I ride a Terry Cite X saddle, it's the third one I've purchased, it's wide and comfy and the cut out keep the pressure away. On my old roadie I rode a Terry Falcon X, it did NOT translate well to the upright riding position on the FZ.

BTW - I test rode both and it was a night and day difference between the 7.3 and the 7.4, much better wheels and shifting is like butter on the 7.4. I looked at the 7.5 but it was really just a flat bar roadie, felt more aggressive and was more than I needed.

[sandra]

Awesome, thanks. A bike shop owner just offered me $1100 cash for all of them or $1350 store credit for all. We'll go see what he has.

[sandra]

I ended up with the 2014 Giant Escape 1W. I really like this shop and he ended up making me a good deal. We made a few modifications. The Giant just can't be compared to my Jamis Aurora. Due to the nature of the cassette and the sprockets being further apart than the road bike, the shifting never will be as smooth but it's ok and very comfortable.

I would say no more bikes but I know better than to say that.

[emily_in_nc]

Glad you found a bike you like, Sandra, and I hope it works out for you. But don't forget, it's not real until you post a photo!

[sandra]

I will get one as soon as this stormy weather passes. I know this stock photo does not count but it is black with pink stripes. I got a rack added to the back and I need a bag. Any recommendations?

[sandra]

We took them to the Trace this morning and they are PERFECT! Exactly what we were looking for. I was apprehensive yesterday until we had our first real ride but it was good to know we made the right decision. I love mine and hubby is very happy with his.

No matter how old we get, riding my bike with the sun on my face and the wind in my hair takes my mind to a happy place.

[Pax]

Very cool, glad you found the right ride.

[emily_in_nc]

We took them to the Trace this morning and they are PERFECT! Exactly what we were looking for. I was apprehensive yesterday until we had our first real ride but it was good to know we made the right decision. I love mine and hubby is very happy with his.

No matter how old we get, riding my bike with the sun on my face and the wind in my hair takes my mind to a happy place.

Great photos! Glad you're so happy with your new bikes. I love the color scheme of yours. I assume you are wearing a helmet since your DH has one on in the photo, but since you mentioned wind in your hair...

[emily_in_nc]

It's pretty! The Arkel Tailrider is an excellent trunk bag and extremely durable -- ours are still going strong after 10 years. The last I looked, though, it still only comes in red so not the best color for your bike with its pink accents. I am sure others will chime in!

[sandra]

Gotta stay coordinated! I never realized it would be so hard to find a bag with a little touch of pink.

Is it crazy that I already want to change to hot pink Jagwire cables? Or would that be too much? .... and it might not even match.