Road Cycling - Long Time waiting.. Finally have a road bike!

Hey guys! I just wanted to share my excitement! I just picked up my new Trek 2300 today :D I rode this afternoon to class, and I was blown away! It's amazing how much difference a new bike makes! I'll try and post the picture I took, but I can't figure out how to do it yet.

I haven't had much of a chance to get it all tricked out yet. I put the same old SPD pedals from my hybrid on it, added my old saddle bag to it, and mounted my SIgma computer to it. Future plans include: Look A5.1 pedals, a polar S150 HRM, a new water bottle, some new shoes, some clip on aero bars, and possibly a new seat. WHy do I have to be a poor student?!? Heh, I guess I shouldn't whine! :p

Very sweet!! I love the paint/graphics scheme on that -- very sharp looking.

Nice bike! ... but I recommend not being in too big of a hurry to add expensive do-dads (upgrades) until you put a season or two on the bike and then you will have a better feel for what you really want to spend your money on.

That is a nice bike. I can't believe you ride it to class aren't you worried that it will get stolen even if it is locked up, on a college campus things disappear no matter what.

how much for the bike?

WHy do I have to be a poor student?!? Heh, I guess I shouldn't whine! :p
Because we all were poor students at one time. And you are right, you shouldn't whine - that is one mighty fine bike!

People question me all the time about the money I spend on bikes. It's simple really - I, like everybody else, work very hard for what I have and I've been at it a long time. And I have no other expensive hobbies. There's gotta be something in it for 'ol Dad right?

55/Rad

You should never be late to class again!!! You'll be a red blur around campus. :D

nice lookin ride!

your riding that to class? I never park my nicer bike where I cant see it...

That is a nice bike. I can't believe you ride it to class aren't you worried that it will get stolen even if it is locked up, on a college campus things disappear no matter what.

Well, I have the luxury of working and having an office on campus, so I can keep it in my office. On days when the building to my office is locked, I'll just take the bike into class with me. I did this last night, and met two people who want to go riding with me sometime. My professor asked why I brought it inside (just out of curiosity), but he didn't seem upset or anything.

Because we all were poor students at one time. And you are right, you shouldn't whine - that is one mighty fine bike!

People question me all the time about the money I spend on bikes. It's simple really - I, like everybody else, work very hard for what I have and I've been at it a long time. And I have no other expensive hobbies. There's gotta be something in it for 'ol Dad right?

55/Rad

Exactly! When I bought my first bike at Target for $160, I tipped the scales at 340 lbs. I stuck with riding (on a Trek 7500 FX) through snow, sleet, rain, Indiana winter cold, and just about any other element that I know most people wouldn't dream of. Now, I'm down to 165 lbs, and dammit, I deserve this bike. I earned it! Maybe I am crazy, but I can't think of $2000 bucks more well-spent, especially after my 20 mile commute to work this morning! ;)

Sweet. Dont smile to hard each time someone turns to check it out.

Exactly! When I bought my first bike at Target for $160, I tipped the scales at 340 lbs. I stuck with riding (on a Trek 7500 FX) through snow, sleet, rain, Indiana winter cold, and just about any other element that I know most people wouldn't dream of. Now, I'm down to 165 lbs, and dammit, I deserve this bike. I earned it! Maybe I am crazy, but I can't think of $2000 bucks more well-spent, especially after my 20 mile commute to work this morning! ;)

How long did it take you to lose all those pounds? Very, very impressive. You definitely deserve this nice bike. :)

Well, it only took me about a year. I was dieting pretty hardcore and riding as often as possible. Looking back, I probably could have been consuming twice the amount of food and still have lost weight; but when the fat starts flying off, you want to do everything you can to keep it that way.

Sweet! Enjoy!

Exactly! When I bought my first bike at Target for $160, I tipped the scales at 340 lbs. I stuck with riding (on a Trek 7500 FX) through snow, sleet, rain, Indiana winter cold, and just about any other element that I know most people wouldn't dream of. Now, I'm down to 165 lbs, and dammit, I deserve this bike. I earned it!

Sound like you have been riding your A** off. Literally!

Congratulations!!!!!

Just claim you were on the Subway diet and have them give you a commercial contract.

That way you get your $2000 back =]

I bought a 2300 last year and LOVE it!! It's a great ride. Some folks whine about the Bontrager tires but I got 2000 mi out of mine.
Enjoy!

why is everyones posted photo so dark???


http://img24.imageshack.us/img24/5450/newbike.jpg

There is nothing - absolutely nothing like speeding down the road on a brand new road bike. Well, almost!

Yesterday as I was pedaling along about 18-20mph on a slight downhill, I kept thinking "Man, I love to ride...."

If I could afford to retire, I would do it tomorrow and spend my days riding in the mornings, man-chores like lawn and vehicle maintenance in the afternoon, and another ride in the evenings.

Man, I love to ride!