Pumped
 

The time is almost here, finally i will own a road bike. Saturday i will be test riding a specialized allez double, and a Jamis Ventura Comp. I will also be on the lookout of higher model bikes on sale (like maybe a Ventura Elite, or Specialized Elite). Going to buy all my gear too, helmet, pedals, shoes, riding shorts..etc.

This will only lead to a work stand, tools, pumps, gels and bars, more tools, more shorts, socks, jerseys, some more tools, tires, tubes..............................

and an elitist d!ckhead attitude. :p

i have an '06 ventura elite. it was a great bike until i wrecked it on sunday... i still need to have it evaluated for major crash damage. the deraileur hanger is bent, which slightly bent one of my rear dropouts...the bike is scratched to hell, but the carbon parts seem pretty much ok. still better safe then sorry. I also shattered my collarbone. not a good way to spend easter

Ouch! Heal up quickly. And JW good luck finding a bike that you love .

...and will end with a frame building class. :o

That's the best part of all this. ;)

Just bought my first bike. An 08' Specialized Allez for 699.99. Got out of the shop with shoes, pedals, and helmet for under a grand....couldnt be more happy.

lycra?

ya i forgot shorts...gonna pick those up on Monday.

and shaved legs.

haha...no.

Yea and buying parts to upgrade your bike!!!

start shaving!

don't forget shattered relationships, emotional isolation, financial distress and - in some cases - leg shaving.

nice try!

Shaving can lead to you wife/girlfriend/lover/mistress liking the look and you will proceed to higher heights and hard to reach places... Just do not shave you armpits. You are not in a triathlon or a drag show.

alternatively it can lead to an awkward conversation that starts with "well hon, there was this really great idea I got from the internet, everyone said I should do it"