I had a similar experience with a 2011 Trek Madone 5.2. I own a 2010 Trek Fuel EX 8 Mtn Bike that I love. I live in mtn bike heaven with a trail right out my back door. I used to ride an ancient Peugeot road bike for years and enjoyed it. But in the back of my head I always dreamed of owning an excellent road bike. Don't get me wrong I still love a day on singletrack with a full suspension ride. Last spring I weighed 240 plus pounds on a 6'-2" frame.

But one day last month I rode the above mentioned Trek Madone. OMG!! I had no idea it would be that AWESOME! LOL!! It really is like a hot Mustang or Corvette! Yup I bought it, and a 2009 Trek Madone 4.5 for my wife - we got a rockin good deal on her bike. From the same LBS I bought our mtn bikes from and because of that we got a great deal.

Last Sunday we rode in the local Tour de Peaks ride. My wife and I did the 50 mile ride in just shy of 5 hours!! That included stopping to fix someone else's flat (new riders who were clueless - hey we've all been there right?), several breaks for us and at mile 45 my wife's front derailleur popped off it's cable! My fault actually. I had readjusted hers and didn't tighten it up enough.

Oh to add to the joy, my weight is now down to 212! Cycling is both FUN and good for ya folks!! Some of our fellow 50 something friends think we're completely nuts! I tell them this is my mid-life crisis. One that is vastly cheaper than a spankin fast Porsche eh?