My new bike (pics)

[Trek-chick]

Well, here it is.....

My new Trek 520. I love the rootbeer color!!!! sparkles in the sun. I fell in love with it on my first test ride. It was soooooo smooth and felt like it was made for me. I do have to swap out the stem still but, have a new one on order with the LBS. I want one with a bit more rise to it.

I plan to take it back to the shop this weekend because the brakes (Avid v-brakes) seem to be set too tight. I can not open them to remove either wheel. that's not good---especially if I need to change a tube/tire. They also forgot to give me some cleats for the clipless pedals.

Anyway, as you can see, I added a few items to him (No name for him but, I have been referring to him as "my sherpa") like the Axiom rear trunk bag, Timbuk 2 seat pack--that I will use for tools/patch kits etc. and I got a topeak road morph pump at REI with the 20% coupon last weekend.

I also, added a cateye mity 8 computer.

I haven't really taken him for a serious ride yet---hopefully this weekend but, I feel we will have many adventures in the near future. I can not wait to take him on a fully loaded tour (next summer) but, I plan to start commuting to work as soon as possible. It will be nice because, I am allowed to store my bike inside at work I still want to get a good U-lock and cable lock for, when I do errands though.

I think I want to get a women's specific handlebar, after the tape gets worn out, so the drops will not be so low. I don't have any issues with shifting, just personal preference for me.

ahhhhhh bike love

I wish I wasn't stuck at work right now so I could go for a ride.

[kacie tri-ing]

Pretty!

[Biciclista]

pretty bike! what kind of saddle do you have on it?

happy trails to you!

[Trek-chick]

pretty bike! what kind of saddle do you have on it?

happy trails to you!

It's the Bontrager stock saddle that came with it (Bontrager Select City).
I have heard most people find it uncomfortable but, I will give it a chance and see how I like it, before I swap it out.

[skhill]

Sweet!

I've been thinking of getting another bike (not that I need one!) and the trek 520 is one of the ones I've been considering.... Hope you have many happy rides together!

[Aquila]

Wow!

You're right about the rootbeer color! It's GREAT! I like the handlebar tape, too.

Here's wishing you many happy miles together!

[runningteach]

I love the color!

[OakLeaf]

Very nice!

[moderncyclista]

Woot!! Mine is the same color. The Rootbeer paint really sparkles in the sunlight. It really is beautiful Metallic coat paint. My gf has the same bike so I wrapped my bars in black bar tape and went with a black Brooks saddle. Now we don't look like bike twinsies. She personally loves the Bontrager Select City saddle but she has a very narrow sit bone width. I'm a B17'er for defs.

Have fun riding and many happy years doing so, with your new 520!!

[moderncyclista]

Hope you can see this. Here "Buckley" is in all his stately glory.