Another Newbie!

[Pink Diva]

Hi!

I am so glad I found this forum! I was lurking around the MTBR.com forum, but it had a little bit too much testosterone for me over there since there was only one itty bitty section for the gals. I'm not exactly new to cycling, but I hadn't ridden a bike seriously since I was in my early teens...soooo about nineteen years later, and I'm totally falling in love with the sport!

I was mainly a runner, but my knees were starting to really protest on my longer runs so much that I had to start wearing braces even for the shorter runs. I guess I really shouldn't say 'knees' now that I think about it, it's more my IT Band on my left knee that kills me ! I also took quite a few spinning classes that I really enjoyed, so I figured that getting a real bike was a good step to save my knees and get myself out into the fresh air instead of that lovely recycled sweaty gym air !

Anyhoo, after much debate/sizing/riding/obsessing, I am anxiously awaiting the arrival of my purdy (and PINK!) Orbea Onix Dama! I loved the ride of the men's version that my LBS had me test out (didn't have a women's in stock), so I was totally sold on this baby (last one I test rode...I tried 5 different brands total: Giant, Trek, Scott, Cannondale, and then Orbea, of course).

I am planning on getting a mountain bike in the spring so I can get DIRTY! I have been completely unsuccessful in getting my hubby into the sport...I really thought he would be along for the ride with MTBing, but alas, nope! Oh well, more for me !

I just know I'm going to love cycling because with every test ride I took, I just wanted to keep riding, and that's the only sign I need!

[crazycanuck]

Hey, another mythbusters fan! Jamie is one cute lookin dude!

Welcome to TE May you become addicted & enjoy all the stuff you learn here!

Dirt! May you have many cool rides in the dirt!!! The dark side is way cool

[Pink Diva]

Oh yeah...Mythbusters is the best! I don't think there's a single member of that team I don't like (Jamie's my fav, too).

[Smilie]

Welcome! Congrats on your new bike! And to your new addiction.

[derailed]

Cool, welcome!
Congrats on your new bike, and enjoy!

[Pink Diva]

She's home!!! OMG, she is absolutely gorgeous!!! I'm totally in love already, too. I definitely found a great LBS because they spent two hours with me from fitting the bike for me to explaining about certain ways to shift gears better. Love em, too!

Once I figure out what road shoes I want, my cool little Keo Pedals will be added, and I'll take some pics. Now I just gotta add some accessories...wheeee...shopping for bike bling