I was planning to post first pics in my Giant Escape thread, but that sprung a leak. I didn't buy the Escape. I went to pick it up today morning, and took it on a much longer ride. After half an hour of riding, my bum was sore, and my left elbow hurt. So I took it back, tried out a Specialized Sirrus (again) and a Cannondale Quick. The Sirrus felt right immediately, and half an hour later, I was still comfortable. The Quick didn't seem right at all - I felt really clumsy on it. So I am now the proud owner of a Specialized Sirrus I must say, the bike is less hybrid and more flat bar road bike.

That looks sweet.

Fenders and racks coming soon?

Computer and bottle cage en route from Amazon. Rack next month I think - the MTX rack + bag system costs almost $80 so I'll push the purchase next month. Need to buy a compact pump - I don't have one yet. Will probably order one today.

Nice! Grats.

She looks gorgeous, I can tell your going to have a lot of fun.

Congrats! And YES to test rides that are more than just a spin around the parking lot. Nice looking bike, treadtread.

Smart to give it a good test ride! For too many of us, "too soon old, too late smart".

Nice bike!

Nice bike!

I love my MTX EXP bag and Explorer rack. There's plenty of room on the expandable bags. Solid system.