I got some new wheels today!! Once the heat eases up a bit, I'm hoping I can ride to work a few times a week.
I don't know much about pricing, but I got over 1/3rd off the MSRP since it was a 2010 model (CAAD9-5).
I got some new wheels today!! Once the heat eases up a bit, I'm hoping I can ride to work a few times a week.
I don't know much about pricing, but I got over 1/3rd off the MSRP since it was a 2010 model (CAAD9-5).
Last edited by JV_; 04-21-2013 at 11:13 AM. Reason: fixed pic
I like it.
Why not ride in the heat?
Today, my outdoor thermometer reached 3 digits. My ride to work will be over an hour; there are no showers.Originally Posted by orionz06
Ahh, that changes things a bit. I have ~10 mile commute, one way, so it is a little different.
This your first road bike?
Yes, it is my first. I'm going to borrow my friends trainer, I need to start ASAP because he has some century plans for me.
Spandex, buy some.
I almost picked up some today, but I was pressed for time and the shop is 80 minutes from home. I needed to finish up before rush hour traffic started on the beltway.
Dude
Great looking ride. Sounds like a good deal as well. Last year I picked a Fugi Crosstown and have 2600 miles on it. Can't do a road bike my back won't survive being bent over in the drops. I would love to commute to work as well but there no safe way to get there, so I'm restricted to after work and weekends. I did get in a few half centurys in. When I don’t get in a few rides each week I notice a definite souring of my mood.
Good luck with the new ride.
Scott
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Funny, I can just barely ride a bike. Never had one as a kid. My Pa had seen a child on a bike run over in the big city and he detested them and forbade them. I could handle the neighbors 20" banana seated stingray ok though. But he provided a set of a K-22 to shoot and a K-38 for some ($$$) shooting and dry fire which I had in my control since about age 9.
That's a nice looking bike. Riding with those funky racing handle bars is really the worst!
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You learn to love the handlebars. Wonderful pic, JV.
Keep the chain lubed. I like to degrease the gears and chain every couple of months with brake cleaner and relube with TriFlo.
Is there a local riding club?
#RESIST
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