Hey guys and gals,

I have been reading over the forums lately as my girlfriend and I were looking to get into cycling. Right now just for the exercise and enjoyment of it.

Well, I was very young the last time I had ever been on a bike, and my girlfriend went to x-mart and picked up a RoadMaster, I didn't think anything of it, as I just thought a bike was a bike, until I got online, and everything I read opened up my eyes.

We quickly took the bike back, and began our search for decent used bikes on CL. At a LBS about 30 minutes away I found a used Trek Mountain Track 830 that I liked for a decent price, but didn't buy it at the time. And then last night my girlfriend found a used Trek on CL in the same city for VERY cheap, although it needs some work, so we hopped on it, and I bought the 830 at the LBS.

Turns out they are both Trek Mountain Track 830s with hers being a little older. Mine Red and hers Purple.

Hers needs some work, and I started tearing it down this afternoon. I have a lot to learn. I just ordered some parts online that I can fix myself, and then it will go into the LBS for a full service.

I hope that we stay in this sport and are able to meet some of you that may be in the area!