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Gorgeous bike! Love that black and yellow.
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12-03-2006, 06:05 PM #1
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My sweet new Cervelo! (In case you don't hit the tri forum.)
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Well, I FINALLY get to post one of these... "Look at my new bike"... threads!
This is my Cervelo One. I can't decide what to name her. I thought of "Yellow Jacket". But that sounds kind of *mean*, and I'm not a hammer-head rider.
Hhhhuuummmm?
Oh well, I took her for her first 13 miles today. I got in aero maybe for a total of .50 miles of that!
It was scary. Tri bikes are so much lighter on the front and it's hard to stay straight in aero position. I am sure I will get use to it over time.
Otherwise, she felt FAST! I can't wait till I have the confidence to rider her like she's stolen
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My next goal... to get a new road bike to replace my Trek 1000. HA!
Finally... my Dad bought my pedals... my Mom bought my saddle, and my boyfriend bought:
* A wireless bike computer
* A tool bag with all the goodies needed to change a flat
* New bar tape (the red was horrible looking)
* A water bottle cage
* A new seat post
* The fitting!
As you can see, my dear sweet boyfriend was very generous. I have all I could of dreamed of for Christmas!"Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather, to skid in broadside thoroughly used-up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming: WOW WHAT A RIDE!!!!"
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12-03-2006, 06:13 PM #2
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12-03-2006, 06:23 PM #3
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Absolutely stunning! I know you'll enjoy many happy miles together.
How about "Bumblebee"?Bad JuJu: Team TE Bianchista
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12-04-2006, 12:50 AM #4
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Lovely ride! I'm digging those Pittsburg colors (black & yellow/gold). You could name her Terry (Bradshaw) or Roberto/a (Clemente). Although I think Bad JuJu is on to something w/Bumblebee because when I first saw the photo, I thought "BEE BIKE." "Sting" could be a good alternative.
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12-04-2006, 03:34 AM #5
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She's beautiful! My DP just bought me aero bars and a tri seatpost for my Kestrel Talon so I can shift from road to TT position. It's fabulous, but I can dream of a setup like yours!
On the bee theme, how about "Buzz." ? Or maybe Buzz for the not-taking-itself-seriously days and Sting for when it's time to kick a$$?
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12-04-2006, 03:40 AM #6
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Beautiful bike! And it fits well, right? It looks like it does - I was confident that it was your size! The first couple of times in aero position is quite unnerving -and having to jump back to the bullhorns to hit the brakes, etc. Over time it'll all be second nature, just keep practicing.
I took Speedy (my Cervelo) out on a long ride yesterday. It was his first since this summer b/c I've been riding Ruby a lot lately (my road bike) - and it took a few minutes to not swerve and weave while getting used to the aero position again, and I've been riding tri bikes for a few years now! The first few times you ride in the aero position on longer rides, you'll probably get a sore neck, maybe sore back. But once your body gets used to it, they'll be no more soreness.
Oh, and I like the name "Sting" that was suggested earlier
Congrats on the new bike and have fun!!
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12-04-2006, 04:03 AM #7
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What a awesome-cool bike. Lots of good names suggested. I do like yellow jacket. Have many wonderful miles on her.
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12-04-2006, 05:24 AM #8
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Velobambina "Lovely ride! I'm digging those Pittsburg colors (black & yellow/gold). You could name her Terry (Bradshaw) or Roberto/a (Clemente)."
or "The Bus" as long as we're going all football.
That could be fun as in:
"what bike are you bringing to the ride?"
"oh, I'll just bring 'the Bus'"
"We'll do an easy ride then" Image of heavy yellow steel (ahem) bike
you show up with
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12-04-2006, 05:43 AM #9
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Beautiful bike! Congratulations.
KB
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12-04-2006, 05:53 AM #10
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Sweet Ride
Since your bike is such a sweet ride - how about buttercup??
It is absolutely beautiful and very intimidating to see coming up and passing you!!! Hope it is as fast as it looks - I am sure it is.
Enjoy enjoy enjoy!!
Debi
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12-04-2006, 12:17 PM #11
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Accessories for your bike
Purdy bike!
I have a dark charcoal/yellow bike and have the underseat bike bag shown on the far right of this picture. It matches perfectly!
Last edited by Lifesgreat; 12-04-2006 at 12:25 PM.
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12-04-2006, 02:35 PM #12
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Buttercup sounds nice!
Originally Posted by Gowest
Thanks for all the kind words and compliments ladies. She was so much fun to ride... I hate having to wait till Sunday to do it again!"Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather, to skid in broadside thoroughly used-up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming: WOW WHAT A RIDE!!!!"
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12-04-2006, 02:35 PM #13
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Too cute! That would match my bike perfectly! Originally Posted by Lifesgreat
Purdy bike!
I have a dark charcoal/yellow bike and have the underseat bike bag shown on the far right of this picture. It matches perfectly!"Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather, to skid in broadside thoroughly used-up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming: WOW WHAT A RIDE!!!!"
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12-04-2006, 02:36 PM #14
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HA! Very funny! Originally Posted by Trek420
or "The Bus" as long as we're going all football.
That could be fun as in:
"what bike are you bringing to the ride?"
"oh, I'll just bring 'the Bus'"
"We'll do an easy ride then" Image of heavy yellow steel (ahem) bike
you show up with
"Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather, to skid in broadside thoroughly used-up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming: WOW WHAT A RIDE!!!!"
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12-04-2006, 02:41 PM #15
Faster, faster!
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It's beautiful. I'm envious!
how about "golddigger"
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