After much looking ...I bought my first Road Bike
08-02-09, 08:59 PM
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After much looking ...I bought my first Road Bike
I have been reading here for a while and have picked up some great info over the past few months. I finally decided on my first Road Bike. I was looking for something that was going to start me off with a decent bike, not spending a lot of money, and getting decent components. I think I made a good choice .......I rode today for about 14 miles with the wife....she got a new bike too....she won't be using hers as much as I will....probably for tri's....
My Trek 2.1 Alpha
Her bike..........Trek 1.5 WSD
My Trek 2.1 Alpha
Her bike..........Trek 1.5 WSD
08-02-09, 09:31 PM
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Here it is flipped around.....I still have to find clips and shoes I'm comfy with......already removed all of the reflectors....
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08-02-09, 09:35 PM
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Its Freakin HammerTime!!!
flippum.
jk.
nice.
jk.
nice.
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Just looking at the seatposts, both frames look a size too big, but hey--if they're working for you that's what matters. I'm guessing both of you got fitted by the same person?
Nice looking bikes, though. Trek is becoming one of the more tasteful paint/decal jobs out there...
Nice looking bikes, though. Trek is becoming one of the more tasteful paint/decal jobs out there...
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08-04-09, 10:08 AM
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Some hot pink cages and you're all set.
Now ride. Just ride.
Now ride. Just ride.
08-04-09, 10:48 AM
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Now:
Get rid of those silly reflectors. (Two on wheels, one on bars, one on seatpost).
Consider flipping stem as well.
Get rid of those silly reflectors. (Two on wheels, one on bars, one on seatpost).
Consider flipping stem as well.
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congrats!... now i did the same thing as you and got harassed about posting my new trek 2.1 bike before it was.. umm cyclist approved. Here is the list..
1. Remove orange saftey sticker on fork
2. Remove "Dork Disc"
3. Remove Reflectors and get a flashy light (planet bike superflash)
4. get some clipless pedals
5. "Flip it"
6. Picture was taken with bike in the wrong gear
7. must take pictures in front of a garage door
1. Remove orange saftey sticker on fork
2. Remove "Dork Disc"
3. Remove Reflectors and get a flashy light (planet bike superflash)
4. get some clipless pedals
5. "Flip it"
6. Picture was taken with bike in the wrong gear
7. must take pictures in front of a garage door
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08-04-09, 04:56 PM
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congrats!... now i did the same thing as you and got harassed about posting my new trek 2.1 bike before it was.. umm cyclist approved. Here is the list..
1. Remove orange saftey sticker on fork
2. Remove "Dork Disc"
3. Remove Reflectors and get a flashy light (planet bike superflash)
4. get some clipless pedals
5. "Flip it"
6. Picture was taken with bike in the wrong gear
7. must take pictures in front of a garage door
1. Remove orange saftey sticker on fork
2. Remove "Dork Disc"
3. Remove Reflectors and get a flashy light (planet bike superflash)
4. get some clipless pedals
5. "Flip it"
6. Picture was taken with bike in the wrong gear
7. must take pictures in front of a garage door
edit: I just searched dork disc, and I think I'm gonna keep it. Too much junk just to do that.
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The "Flip It" is for younger riders since I am 64 there is no flip in my near future. Do not be scared to move the seat up and down and back or foward to find your sweet ride spot (very small moves). Hope youall wear them out. Enjoy.
To get that plastic protective disk off you will have to remove the casette. Be sure to use the correct tool if you do it.
To get that plastic protective disk off you will have to remove the casette. Be sure to use the correct tool if you do it.
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08-04-09, 08:05 PM
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ding ding ding.. we have a winner
get a needle nose pliers, twist off the 3 little tabs, then just cut it and viola! If it takes more than 2 minutes you're doing it wrong.
its wayy to much work to remove a cassette just to do that.
get a needle nose pliers, twist off the 3 little tabs, then just cut it and viola! If it takes more than 2 minutes you're doing it wrong.
its wayy to much work to remove a cassette just to do that.