New Bike! New Bike! New Bike!

[roguedog]

there's an orbea _outlet_ store???

nice bike. i've heard lots of reports from newly converted orbea owners - they often sound like they've just seen the light

i like that they seem pretty women friendly in their designs.

congrats.

[violetpurl]

Thanks everyone for the congratulations. I rode the bike again Monday night (after also reading Keepers post about the Onix she bought in June not working out and recently purchasing a Ruby) and still having shoulder blade pain, decided that the bike needed to go back. I couldn't take the chance that after 9 months we still couldn't get the fit right and I'd quit riding because it was no longer enjoyable. I can't afford that kind of mistake. I ride to relieve stress and having my back spasm was definitely not stress relief! I loved that bike, but the race geometry was more aggressive than I can handle at this time. Sigh.

[sgtiger]

Congrats on your new Orbea! It looks like it's ready to take off with or without rider.

[OakLeaf]

Awwwwww. Good decision though Violet, good job not letting the new-bike exhilaration overwhelm your good sense. I know you'll find the bike, and when you do, it'll make last week's excitement seem ho-hum.

[runningteach]

Congrats on the bike. It is pretty. I also agree, take it in to get fitted. Don't panic yet. I bought a new bike in the summer and had issues, but after a bringing it back a few times it rides like a charm.