Originally Posted by
cycledorchy
thanks everyone! We've decided to pick up Trek 1.2's to start, and we're getting two sets of tube/inflator kits, two multi-tools, and good shoes/pedals/shorts. We both appreciate all the advice and we'll see you on the streets and biek paths of Katy! :-)
Rookie mistake! You should have let the wife upgrade - then you can let her get used to the idea that her new bike is faster than the old one, and you just set yourself up to spend some extra on your new bike (since you suffered for longer on that slower bike) and presto - time for a new Madone!
At least that's how I would have worked it
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