Road Cycling - My new bike - '03 Trek 2300

I spent way too long looking for a new road bike but thanks to the patience of a couple of LBS and thanks to suggestions and ideas from members here on Bike Forums, I've finally got my bike.

I was tempted to go with steel but finally decided on aluminum alloy. I was also tempted to go down the carbon fiber and titanium route but they were a bit too pricey for me. I also decided on full Ultegra components.

Some would say this is overkill (they are probably right), but I like it and am planning to ride it for a long time! Ten years have passed since I last rode on a decent road bike and I'm amazed with how great it feels.

Also, I have to say that I had a great experience buying the bike and appeciated the fact that I have a LBS that knows a lot about road bikes and made sure I was sized right, etc.

If I did it right, here's the pic:

Here it is:

http://thomascavanagh.homestead.com/files/Homer_Simpson.JPG
mmmm...pretty new bicycle...

Great looking bike! Congrats!!:D

Originally posted by memphisjim
Some would say this is overkill (they are probably right), but I like it and am planning to ride it for a long time!

Very nice scoot! Yup, the initial expense always seems like a HUGE chunk of change. However, when amortized over a 10-year period or so, and taking into account all the joy this item will bring to your life, it almost seems like a bargain! :)

Nice Choice!
I have the '02 2300 and love it. Keep us posted.

MJ,

Pretty bike. Looks like the little brother to mine...<g>

have fun riding!
tt

Nice bike!!
What kind of pedals are those - Speedplay, SPD, or Ritchie? Hard to tell from the picture.

Now all you need is a BF jersey and a good cyclocomputer. :D

Ron,

Yes, those are speedplay pedals. The LBS came off the price enough that I could apply the savings against speedplay pedals and even had a little left over for shoes. It hasn't taken as long to get used to riding with them as I thought. I definately like the horizontal freedom they give.

Also, you are right, I'm thinking now about a bike computer and also a flashing taillight since I tend to ride early in the morning before sunrise.

Any ideas?

Jim

very , Very, Very SWEET! congrats and ride it in good health!

Anyone who could begrudge you the money spent on a good ride simply does not know the happiness that can be found riding a bike.

I use the specialized lights - the comp and pro. the doulbe one goes on teh back of my seat pack, the single one goes on teh back of my helmet, and I round it all out with a nite rider digital extreme double light on the handle bars. All go into flasing mode in the early AM hours. I use the NR as my main source of light when it gets dark.

:beer:

ed

Originally posted by memphisjim
I'm thinking now about a bike computer and also a flashing taillight since I tend to ride early in the morning before sunrise.

Any ideas?

Jim
I have a Vetta RT77 (http://www.vetta.com/Product_RT77.html) on both bikes. Has cadence and lots of other information. Like them a lot. Had a Cateye Astrale but it gave me lots of problems.
If you want a wireless computer try the Vetta RT88 (http://www.vetta.com/Product_RT88.html). Almost the same as the RT77 but doesn't have cadence. :(

My taillights are Vistalite Super Nebula 5 (http://www.performancebike.com/shop/large_photo.html?SKU=5577&Store=Bike).
Could get through to Vista's website.
http://www.vistalite.com/

If you need a headlight for more than a short ride, I'd recommend a Niterider TrailRat (10W) or NiteOwl (10W). I have two NiteOwls. The rechargeable batteries last about 2.5 hours.
If you don't need a lot of light or that much time get any decent light by Vista, Cateye, or whatever your LBS has in stock.

Now now, Treks don't seem to bad do they? ;) I plan on getting the 5200 in the near future. Gotta love those bikes.:D

Very nice bike! I like the matching color wheels. I got my flashing tail light (up to 5 settings of flashing sequence) for $1.99 in a $0.99 store. The down side of it, is that it uses 2 AA batteries (extra weight to some of the racers out there) and it does not come with a attaching piece for the bike. The light come with a belt clip....I had to get inventive and made myself a secure attaching piece for the light.

For the computer, I just purchased a simple Specialized computer (no cadence) for $25