First new bike in 15 years!
01-16-08, 07:56 AM
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First new bike in 15 years!
Well, I hope to order my Christmas present today, a new 2008 Masi Gran Criterium. It’s my first new bike in probably 15 years. My last bike purchase was a Cannondale Delta V 700 (with headshock)? I started getting into spinning at my local gym about a year ago and I even teach it now. This stirred the bike bug in me once again and I’m taking the plunge. I feel like a kid in a candy store. Does anyone else get this excited when spending a couple/few grand on a new bike? 
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01-16-08, 08:08 AM
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Triathlon in my future???
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A new bike purchase seems to always put a smile on your face no matter what the purchase price.
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Swim, Bike, Run and sounds like fun
01-16-08, 08:22 AM
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01-16-08, 09:04 AM
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Before Tom gets a chance to say it again.....
"Don't ya love that new bike smell?"
Seriously though. Congrats on your new steed!
"Don't ya love that new bike smell?"
Seriously though. Congrats on your new steed!
01-16-08, 09:45 AM
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01-16-08, 09:53 AM
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fc, it isn't nice stealing my thunder
That said, congrats on the Masi! That's a sweet ride Pics are expected as soon as you have it in hand, you know.
That said, congrats on the Masi! That's a sweet ride
Pics are expected as soon as you have it in hand, you know.
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01-16-08, 10:08 AM
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I get that way waiting on new PARTS to come in.
Shoot, a New Bike and I can't sleep until It's out of the box, built, tested, fitted and ridden at least once. I then start looking it over to see what parts might be improved upon before I wear stuff out.
Yes Sir...It's a sickness!
Shoot, a New Bike and I can't sleep until It's out of the box, built, tested, fitted and ridden at least once. I then start looking it over to see what parts might be improved upon before I wear stuff out.
Yes Sir...It's a sickness!
01-16-08, 10:14 AM
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I didn't even have to spend that much to feel like this. My Surly X-Check is the first new bike I've had in almost 18 years. Yeah, I feel 18 years younger every time I ride.
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After getting inspired by the book "Younger Next Year" (which I HIGHLY recommend) I also decided to get back on the bike after 20 years. Never one to do anything half way I went out and ordered a Serotta Fierte IT. They tell me it'll take 6 weeks which is driving me crazy.
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01-18-08, 10:34 AM
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After getting inspired by the book "Younger Next Year" (which I HIGHLY recommend) I also decided to get back on the bike after 20 years. Never one to do anything half way I went out and ordered a Serotta Fierte IT. They tell me it'll take 6 weeks which is driving me crazy.
mike
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01-18-08, 10:53 AM
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