Back to Riding! New Bike!!

[emily_in_nc]

That's a gorgeous steed -- I love the color! You have it set up like I have both my roadies now, with the handlebars higher than the saddle. It's the only way I can ride comfortably these days on the road.

ENJOY!

[azfiddle]

Congrats. It's great you found something that works for you so well. Hope you get miles of smiles while riding.

[Pax]

I like that set up, and such a cool looking bike. Wishing miles and miles of happiness.

[blackhillsbiker]

Yes. It's the 2016 Rove. It wasn't even on my radar. I was looking at steel touring bikes. It is a little lighter and shorter than the Kona Sutra. It feels quite a bit lighter than my Cross Check. I have had great luck at this LBS with my Dew and when I heard that they had a fitter... long story short... I have a new green bike!

[blackhillsbiker]

Thanks! I love it a little bit more each day. I've never been comfortable in the drops and yesterday I realized I rode home most of the way in the drops. There was a brutal headwind for part of the ride. I didn't even notice that I didn't get right back up on the hoods as soon as I could. This is a new feeling for me. All 3 bar positions are comfy and the brakes and shift lever are accessible. They put a compact bar on and adjusted the brake reach. The tires are perfect for commuting. And steel.... so smooth...

[IBrakeforPastry]

Congratulations on finding the bike that works for you. And such a pretty, sharp-looking one, as well

That's a gorgeous steed -- I love the color! You have it set up like I have both my roadies now, with the handlebars higher than the saddle. It's the only way I can ride comfortably these days on the road.

ENJOY!

I agree - and my handlebars are higher than the seat, too.

[blackhillsbiker]

This was at the end of our anniversary ride. That vacation was so much fun and so needed. I hated to see it end.