Pint-Sized Gnar Shredder
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Bikes: '09 Jamis Komodo, '09 Mirraco Blend One, '08 Cervelo P2C, '08 Specialized Ruby Elite, '07 Yeti AS-R SL, '07 DMR Drone
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Nice bike! Just wait until you feel the difference between that and the Schwinn. And don't worry about not being a pro. Most of us aren't pros, but we still have a heck of a lot of fun out there. Like '66 said, a couple short rides is all it'll take to get used to the shifting. More likely than not, you'll come back from your first ride and be like "Oh, that's how to shift. I wonder what I was so worried about."
And don't be afraid to ask questions. I'm a girl who fell in love with mountain biking a little later in the game too (I think I was 21?) and I've learned a lot from this forum. There's a wealth of knowledge here, and you'll soon figure out how to cut through the crap advice to find it!