Introductions - Another Newbie from Texas!

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jlawson428
08-28-09, 04:44 PM
Hello everyone! New rider here from Austin, TX. I've been lurking awhile, but decided to finally post! I started riding back in April on a Trek 7.2 FX hybrid. I caught the bug quickly, and a friend convinced me to sign up for the Livestrong Challenge here in October. She also convinced me to do the 90 mile ride.

Up until last week, I have been training on that hybrid, up through Balcones, Mesa, and that area (lots of hills if you're not from Austin).

I recently got a 2010 Specialized Allez Elite from a friend of mine that races. It was a month old, and he upgraded a bunch of components. Here she is before I put clipless pedals on:


10 Wheels
08-28-09, 04:46 PM
Welcome to BF.
You have a nice friend.
Ride Safe.

CbadRider
08-28-09, 06:50 PM
Welcome to Bike Forums. That's a nice bike! I went from a hybrid to a road bike and I was amazed at how much easier it was to get up hills.


jeanatx
08-29-09, 03:31 PM
ahh my boy rides through balcones/mesa a lot, and i think i would pass out riding up there. and on a hybrid :eek: you're probably flying up there on that allez. and descending? you're probably going 50mph on a good descend :)

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