Bought my first road bike!

**sempronialou** · 09-12-2011, 07:01 PM

It just seemed like the right time. Maybe I should've tried several bikes, but I found the one on my first try. I had looked at it last year, but decided not to get a road bike then. Plus the price was really good. I ended with the Novara Carema women's bike. It felt pretty good when I test rode it. It was a good deal and I didn't need anything fancy since I just want to ride for fitness and fun.

I finally was able to take her out today (my bike is female for some reason), and what a sweet ride. I felt like I was going much faster or at least I didn't feel the drag I feel on my hybrid. It may need a few minor adjustments and tweaking to get the fit right. I'm not used to such a light bike. It's such a different feel from my other bike.

I've been riding a Giant hybrid for the past couple years and a mountain bike before that for several years. I like my hybrid, but a road bike is such a difference. I look forward to more rides on my new bike.

**Bike Writer** · 09-12-2011, 07:04 PM

Congratulations on the new bike! Wishing you many happy miles and lots of smiles!

**smittykitty** · 09-12-2011, 07:07 PM

Congratulations! And of course, we will need pictures!

**Velocivixen** · 09-12-2011, 09:19 PM

Congratulations. Nice that it feels so good right from the start. Have great fun, and we will want photos.

**Titania** · 09-13-2011, 04:03 AM

Congrats! Definitely some pictures are needed!

**BC2COCyclist** · 09-13-2011, 07:10 AM

Pics or it didn't happen.

Also, I'm JEALOUS! lol

**Cynedra** · 09-13-2011, 09:15 AM

I'm jealous as always. I went and looked it up - very nice.

**Bike Chick** · 09-13-2011, 09:42 AM

Congrats on the new bike. Enjoy!

**sempronialou** · 09-13-2011, 03:55 PM

Thank you everyone! I will post some pictures when I get the chance to take some pictures. It definitely needs some adjustments or I need to adjust myself to get used to the positioning. My shoulders and neck are rather tense and sore afterwards. I keep reminding myself to relax, but I can't when things hurt. My shoulders and neck hurt midway through the ride. I think I may take to a place here for a professional fitting. But other than that, it's fun to ride.

**Caddy** · 09-14-2011, 05:22 AM

Oh hey, another Michigander. Congrats on your new bike!

And definitely get a bike fit - I'll be going back for one too since problems tend to crop up only after you've been on the bike for a bit.

**sempronialou** · 09-14-2011, 04:41 PM

Caddy I'm not too far from you. I'm closer to Detroit, but only about 20-25 minutes to A2.

**tytbody** · 09-14-2011, 06:29 PM

Congrats and many many great rides. I went out with a girlfriend today and I was leading the back view.. lol

**azfiddle** · 09-14-2011, 07:41 PM

congrats- many miles of smiles to you

**pinsonp2** · 09-15-2011, 01:56 AM

Originally Posted by sempronialou

Caddy I'm not too far from you. I'm closer to Detroit, but only about 20-25 minutes to A2.

Depending on exactly where you are, you might be interested in the Downriver Cycling Club (http://www.lmb.org/dcc/).

I hope you enjoy your new road bike like I do mine. Did a 40 mile ride yesterday with three other DCC women.

P2

**sempronialou** · 09-15-2011, 04:56 PM

Originally Posted by pinsonp2

Depending on exactly where you are, you might be interested in the Downriver Cycling Club (http://www.lmb.org/dcc/).

I hope you enjoy your new road bike like I do mine. Did a 40 mile ride yesterday with three other DCC women.

P2

I'm not far from the downriver area. I'm in Redford. I used to live in the downriver area. I'd love to join a group, but I'm way too slow right now to keep up with a group. The most miles I've done so far is 25. I bike around Hines Park. I'll definitely have to check out that group one of these days.

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