*squee* 2013 Salsa El Mariachi 3

[SadieKate]

You got a special hubby!

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You got a special hubby!

He's pretty damned awesome, most of the time! I think he just really likes seeing me "tattoo'd" with bruises, heh.

[indysteel]

I think he just really likes seeing me "tattoo'd" with bruises, heh.

DH and I met through road riding, but I didn't start mountain biking until after we were married. I take an insane about a pleasure from the look of pride he has on his face when we're on the trail together, and I'm holding my own. I know he's really happy that I decided--with a lot of hestitation--to give it an honest try (thanks for the motivation, Catrin), and he's thrilled that I'm loving it as much as I do. We come back way more amped from our mtb rides than our road rides. That's not a diss on road riding; we're just really enjoying the time we spend together on the trails.

[Owlie]

Awesome! And awesome husband! Pics when you get it!

ETA: Exclamation points!!!!!

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ETA: Exclamation points!!!!!

This cracks me up!

[Owlie]

This cracks me up!

I thought the post could use a few more.

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Oh, the suspense is KILLING me! Current ETA on my bike is not until Oct. or Nov. Sux. I was thisclose to buying a friend's Iceman Cometh entry, too, since she had knee surgery this Spring and it's not healing as fast as she had hoped. Looks like I may not get to ride my new bike at Owasippe (closest serious mtn. bike trails to me) until next Spring, since they close end of Oct. to allow hunters to use the land.

[lovelygamer]

It will be MINE!!! Today we got notification that my final student loan payment is about to be behind us. I jokingly suggested to DH that now is the perfect time to pull the trigger on "my bike." He informed me that he'd already put in an order at our LBS when he was in earlier last week. He wanted to wait and surprise me, but knew that he couldn't keep it secret any longer.

Fah-reak-ing out!!!

HOLY MOSES HE IS A WINNER!! You go girl. That is very awesome.

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Oh, Salsa is supposed to be updating their site with all 2013 models THIS morning! Well, it is after 9:30 Salsa time and it's still the same old same old 2012 site. Get with it, Salsa, I can't properly obsess over things if you won't show me the new bikes!!! Whaaaaaah...I want to see official photos and specs and things!

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Ooh, the site is down for "planned maintenance," now!

*spins in chair* *levitates*

[Catrin]

Ooh, the site is down for "planned maintenance," now!

*spins in chair* *levitates*

Ohhh noooo! But THAT means they are updating it with your desired information

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Ohhh noooo! But THAT means they are updating it with your desired information

I know...and I am totally fah-reaking out!!!

Sheesh, you'd think my bike were actually on its way to my LBS by how bonkers this has made me.

[Catrin]

Shopping for them is almost as much fun

[Bethany1]

Oohhhhh....Salsa's site is up..homer drool Only thing I want from Surly is their Krampus. Salsa's Beargrease is tempting though same with their new Mukluk. I'd have to sell mine to get the new one though.

Woot on the new bike!

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Oohhhhh....Salsa's site is up..homer drool Only thing I want from Surly is their Krampus. Salsa's Beargrease is tempting though same with their new Mukluk. I'd have to sell mine to get the new one though.

Woot on the new bike!

I was lusting over the Beargrease until our LBS friend told us that it's not worth the $3k. He said it doesn't feel all that much lighter than the regular Mukluk, so he didn't feel it was worth the asking price for a bike that doesn't feel less bulky. I SO want that orange Mukluk 3, though! A fat bike is almost certainly my N+1 once my El Mariachi comes. Then there isn't anywhere I can't go by bike here in MI!