Road Cycling - Pulled the trigger and bought KLEIN

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Clutch49
10-23-03, 12:35 PM
Well I did it!! Finally. After researching what felt like hundred's of road bikes and test riding whatever I could get my ass on, I pulled the trigger and bought the new 2004 KLEIN Aura xv.

I want to take a second to thank the many of you who answered my questions and took the time to give me your opinions, they certainly helped!!

I'll be picking the bike up this evening and posting a picture of it as soon as I can.

Thanks again,
Clutch49


KLEIN aura xv (blue linear)

-gradient zr9000 alloy with carbon wishbone
-bontrager race lite bonded carbon fork
-cane creek internal, 8.0 headset
-full shimano ultegra components
-bontrager race lite road wheel system
-bontrager race x-lite tires
-bontrager race road stem
-san marco era luxe, crmo/leather saddle
-shimano ultegra PD-R600 pedals
-shimano SH-R125 sport performance shoes
-flight deck computer


Stubacca
10-23-03, 12:43 PM
Congrats, mate - they're a nice looking ride.

I'll be interested to hear your thoughts on the bike, as it is definitely on my list of bikes to consider when I buy a new road ride in a few months.

Can't wait to see the pics!

ImprezaDrvr
10-23-03, 02:24 PM
good choice, glad you shopped around a lot. It makes the process more fun and you end up on something you never expected most of the time. Enjoy!


Grampy™
10-23-03, 03:33 PM
Congrats!

jkoman
10-23-03, 07:32 PM
Congrats clutch...sounds like a great choice. Hope it's inspirational

ahuman
10-23-03, 10:03 PM
Congrats! Great bike, its a good hill climber. it will take a few rides. but soon you will be flying..
now that you have the bike get out and ride!

:)

K