I got a new bike! (Long)

[jobob]

We did a couple of climbs, and I felt like I had an unfair advantage. I joked with a couple of people that the bike shop had put helium in my tires. No joke, though, it was practically effortless.....and I didn't touch the inner chainring all day.

(what I really need is a thumbing nose smiley...)

- Jo, who got very friendly indeed with her small chain ring today, hee.

[melissam]

I feel much different today than I did when I posted last.

I've had the flu since Sunday morning and haven't touched the bike (inner, middle, or outer chainrings) since.

Hope to see you all Saturday. (Feel like a wringed out washcloth by now...)

-- Melissa

[Trek420]

"Ahhh...a new bike. That is what I am planning on buying this year. I am going to forgo a tropical vacation for a new bike. "

Got a call from my LBS this afternoon, my bike has cleared customs from Milano, it's on the way to the States and should be there within days. First stop is LA to be painted and then up here to get shiny stuff hung on it. I have just a few days to obsess about the color, stuck between bright yellow or metalic lavendar or kind of a plum bu I'm leaning to that last one. Then I forgo vacations, furniture...

TREK420 soon to be Mondonico

[snapdragen]

Plum sounds loverly!

[annie]

I'm particularly partial to yellow - color of sushine, also color of MY favorite bike, which, thanks to a crash, will be a new frame any day now......... Metallic yellow with black pinstripes and gold decals....... oh, I can hardly wait to have it again! It will be almost like a new bike but one I already know and love.

Soon-to-be Mondonico ---- You should go for whatever color moves you the most!

[melissam]

Soon-to-be Mondonico --

You've GOT to post a pic when you get your new ride! Can't wait to see what color you decide on.

What kind of components do you plan to put on her? I'm guessing that for an Italian frame, you're going with a Campy gruppo, but you never know...

-- Melissa (who's still only had one GLORIOUS ride on the new bike)

[Trek420]

"Soon-to-be Mondonico --

You've GOT to post a pic when you get your new ride! Can't wait to see what color you decide on."

this is the frame:

http://www.torelli.com/

look for the model Mondonico Futuro Legero

"What kind of components do you plan to put on her? I'm guessing that for an Italian frame, you're going with a Campy gruppo, but you never know..."

My LBS wants me to have Campy Record, says it's better, lighter and less expensive than Ultegra which is what I had before.

I looked at paint chips today, there's a metalic lilac, a silver metalic color with just a hint of purple to it, subtle, I like it a lot.

hate to start a debate but...Campy, Shimano or ....? what do you like?

[melissam]

So far, I'm pleased with my Shimano Ultegra setup, but I've only got 3 rides and 85 miles on it.

You might check out roadbikereview.com to see what people have to say about the various component gruppos.

Can't wait to see a pic of your new ride and hear how sweet it rides!

-- Melissa

[kelrunran]

Well it's me, Kelly, the one who decided to forgo the tropical trip to get a new bike. I bought a Specialized Allez Dolce! I'm only 5' tall but decided to get a bike with 700c wheels. She's a beauty! Not my color of choice (white and silver) but it was a close-out 2003 model. I did want to stick with a WSB and test drove the Trek 220 first. But after testing the Specialized I decided on the bigger wheels. I think we got a pretty good deal - full Ultigra (sp?), nice wheels etc.

Now it was actually warm enough to ride in Boise today so I took her out for the first time. Pretty sweet. I'm not in great biking shape but it was all good. The smaller features of this bike just fit me like a glove. I suffered on the hills but I don't think it was due to the bigger wheels ! Now, I need a new bike bag - I told my husband that I could not put my "old" bag on my "new" bike! Fortunately, he's a cyclist too - soooo, I'll be getting a new bag! Yippee - just makes me smile to look at it! Kelly