My name is Sam and I am from Madison, WI. I just bought my first bike in 25 years at 43 years of age. I now am the happy owner of a Trek 8.5 DS 2014. I am in love with it and just can't believe I waited so long to start this hobby. The only mods I have made to it were a Bontrager Trip 100 bike computer and a large behind the seat Topeak bag and a bottle holder. I can't wait to get it on the trails in the area. I look forward to making friends in the forum. Maybe even meeting some locals.