SURPRISE! I got a new road bike!

[KSH]

SCREAMS! JUMPS UP AND DOWN!

So, I come home last night... and notice that there is something behind my curtain in my bedroom. Something large.

I look... and there is my dream bike... 2006 Specialized Tarmac Expert Double!

My dear, sweet boyfriend... Jonny... was VERY KIND and GENEROUS... and bought me my bike... just because!

DAMN! I can't believe it. A *dream* come true. I can't wait to post pictures!

And yes, I feel horribly guilty that he bought me something that is so expensive. I wish I could pay him back... but unfortunately I can't.

I will just put many miles on my sweet new ride to show my sincere appreciation for such an amazing present.

Specs on my new roadie:

FRAME Specialized FACT 6r carbon, triple monocoque construction, compact race design, Zertz inserts

FORK Specialized FACT monocoque carbon fork; full carbon legs, crown and steerer w/ Speed Zertz

HEADSET Specialized Mindset Plus Carbon, 1 1/8" integrated threadless, cartridge sealed bearings, alloy 20mm cone w/ one 10mm and two 5mm alloy spacers

FRONT BRAKE Shimano Ultegra

REAR BRAKE Shimano Ultegra

BRAKE LEVERS Shimano Ultegra, 10-speed STI, flight deck compatible

FRONT DERAILLEUR Shimano Ultegra, 31.8mm clamp, bottom pull

REAR DERAILLEUR Shimano Dura-Ace, short cage

SHIFT LEVERS Shimano Ultegra, 10-speed STI, flight deck compatible

CASSETTE / FREEWHEEL Shimano Ultegra, 12-27t

CHAIN Shimano Ultegra, 10-speed

SEAT POST Specialized Pavé FACT carbon w/ Zertz insert, 27.2mm

SEAT BINDER Specialized, forged/CNC'd, double wedge