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Dan Drew
10-29-06, 07:39 PM
Ok, I went over to the dark side! Broke cdown and bought A new ( My first) road bike.
I shopped around a few stores, then took Brandy's advice adn went ot SCC. They did a GREAT job!
For just a couple hundred buck more that the my usual LBS, I ended upgrading to a much higher level!!
Went for a 45 minute ride before I night fell... .
I can hardly wait to get out again!!

Well, Here are pictures!
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r149/ddrew12/RoadBike1stday10-29-06009.jpg
voltman
10-29-06, 07:40 PM
Welcome to the side of light!

What size is it? Is it the Pro?
Dan Drew
10-29-06, 07:43 PM
Welcome to the side of light!

What size is it? Is it the Pro?


It's 52 ( or S). The 54 was too much of a reach for me.
merider1
10-29-06, 07:43 PM
Nice, Dan, congratulations! Nothing like the feel of a new bike beneath you! :D
Dan Drew
10-29-06, 07:45 PM
Welcome to the side of light!

What size is it? Is it the Pro?

Second part of question..

Yes it's A Rubaix Pro, 2007
Dan Drew
10-29-06, 07:46 PM
Nice, Dan, congratulations! Nothing like the feel of a new bike beneath you! :D


Thanks, It is definitely a rush to ride a lightweight bike. I consider myself a Mt Biker, and DANG, thats a light bike.
voltman
10-29-06, 07:49 PM
It's 52 ( or S). The 54 was too much of a reach for me.

Dibs, er, hope to see you out on one of our road rides!
lsits
10-29-06, 07:52 PM
Congrats Dan,

As merider1 said, There's nothing like a new bike.
Dan Drew
10-29-06, 07:52 PM
Dibs, er, hope to see you out on one of our road rides!


I'll be there. Got to get the legs in shape...
hey, wait up.. I'm back here.. just have to rest.......
merider1
10-29-06, 07:54 PM
Thanks, It is definitely a rush to ride a lightweight bike. I consider myself a Mt Biker, and DANG, thats a light bike.
Yes, well, just you wait. You'll join on a BF climbing ride and you'll be amazed! (already working on you...) :p
Tiffanie
10-29-06, 07:57 PM
Dibs, er, hope to see you out on one of our road rides!

:lol:

She's purty, Dan... enjoy it!
Oleanshoebox
10-29-06, 07:57 PM
that is a gorgeous bike. nothing wrong with loving the dirt AND the road. roll on...
Brandy
10-29-06, 08:07 PM
It's gorgeous! I'm glad that SCC worked out for you. Looking forward to seeing you on a group ride soon!
voltman
10-29-06, 08:22 PM
On the other hand, if Dan bought the Expert instead of the Pro, he could have used the other half of the money to buy an Expert for Brandy too.
haimtoeg
10-29-06, 08:31 PM
Nice bike. SCC is a great shop.
Dan Drew
10-29-06, 08:39 PM
On the other hand, if Dan bought the Expert instead of the Pro, he could have used the other half of the money to buy an Expert for Brandy too.


HHmmmm...
Hadn't thought of that..::rolleyes:

But it was only a few hundred more that "the other" LBS wanted for the Expert..
They hooked me up, along with other incidentals......
voltman
10-29-06, 08:41 PM
HHmmmm...
Hadn't thought of that..::rolleyes:

But it was only a few hundred more that "the other" LBS wanted for the Expert..
They hooked me up, along with other incidentals......

I'm just kidding. They've got great deals and treat people well there.
octico
10-29-06, 08:46 PM
Wow!!! I love my Tarmac !!!


http://static.flickr.com/47/253309304_13a4fa7f15.jpg
Dan Drew
10-29-06, 08:51 PM
Wow!!! I love my Tarmac !!!


http://static.flickr.com/47/253309304_13a4fa7f15.jpg


Looks just about the same.....
Nice!
octico
10-29-06, 09:07 PM
Simila,r geometry is different though. Is that the pro or expert ? I LOVE MINE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Dan Drew
10-29-06, 09:14 PM
Simila,r geometry is different though. Is that the pro or expert ? I LOVE MINE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Pro.
I looked at the Tarmac, but wanted a little more relaxed position...
And the relationship begins.
I look at Her and she just begs to get out of the house.
octico
10-29-06, 09:47 PM
No kidding she have a name yet??
mrdick
10-29-06, 10:12 PM
what a beautiful lookin bike.
maximan1
10-29-06, 10:54 PM
Ok, I went over to the dark side! Broke cdown and bought A new ( My first) road bike.
I shopped around a few stores, then took Brandy's advice adn went ot SCC. They did a GREAT job!
For just a couple hundred buck more that the my usual LBS, I ended upgrading to a much higher level!!
Went for a 45 minute ride before I night fell... .
I can hardly wait to get out again!!

Well, Here are pictures!
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r149/ddrew12/RoadBike1stday10-29-06009.jpg
Nice bike, I've never seen a frame like that.
Brandy
10-29-06, 11:13 PM
On the other hand, if Dan bought the Expert instead of the Pro, he could have used the other half of the money to buy an Expert for Brandy too.

Awww...look at Voltaire. Always looking out for me. :D ;)
dauphin
10-29-06, 11:15 PM
you're lucky, Brandy...always nice to have people lookin out for ya!
Brandy
10-29-06, 11:24 PM
you're lucky, Brandy...always nice to have people lookin out for ya!

Couldn't agree more! :D
ecnetsixe
10-30-06, 02:55 AM
Ok, I went over to the dark side! Broke cdown and bought A new ( My first) road bike.
I shopped around a few stores, then took Brandy's advice adn went ot SCC. They did a GREAT job!
For just a couple hundred buck more that the my usual LBS, I ended upgrading to a much higher level!!
Went for a 45 minute ride before I night fell... .
I can hardly wait to get out again!!

Well, Here are pictures!
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r149/ddrew12/RoadBike1stday10-29-06009.jpg
Hey Dan,

Your bike is hot it really turns me on in a bike sort of way (its the white seat and bar tape that gets me everytime!!!) i love your cages too they are sharp! :D

great job mate!!

(put your seat up just a little bit and flip your stem and then you have sex on wheels :))
jsigone
10-30-06, 04:04 AM
nice bike you got, sooo CLEAN
thomson
10-30-06, 05:07 AM
Very nice bike. Once you see how fast you accelerate and how smooth it is, you will be hooked. You started with a very nice bike.
Cheers
mateo44
10-30-06, 07:59 AM
Sweet ride!
BigSean
10-30-06, 08:27 AM
Sweet ride Dan.:D
roadfix
10-30-06, 10:04 AM
Cool ride Dan....congrats! Now we expect to see ya out there on our group rides..:D
Dan Drew
10-30-06, 08:50 PM
Thanks everyone!!!
Goin' for a "fit" on Wendesday.
Once I get a little used to it I will be on the BF ride!!
Just check out this video of my ride today!!
( I'm the video on the right!)
sshhh, don't tell 'em where you saw me.......

http://cdn.specialized.com/bc/microsite/movies/
jschen
10-30-06, 08:56 PM
Awesome. :D I had a Roubaix Comp myself, and I've taken 1955's Roubaix Pro for a quick ride before. It's a great bike, and there really is quite a difference going between the different Roubaix model lines.