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Bought my first bike yesterday!

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Old 05-14-09, 01:29 PM
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Bought my first bike yesterday!

2009 Specialized Allez Elite C2. 58cm. Picking it up and getting fitted Saturday. New to road riding (MTB and spinning exclusively since the mid 90's). Not the prettiest bike on the road but I dig it lots, very excited.

Thanks to everyone for the bike advice whether you realize you gave it or not. Much appreciated.


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First road bike, that is. Couldn't edit the title.
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Nice bike... enjoy
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Good stuff, ride the hell out of it. Do a ride report after you've had it for a bit.
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+ 1 for specialized

thats a sweet bike
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Nice bike, enjoy...
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Yeah, that is a nice looking bike. Ride the heck out of it.
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Nice bike, should give you miles and miles of riding fun...enjoy!
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nice, welcome. what component group?
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105 isn't it?
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105's

And thanks! I'm going crazy waiting for tomorrow.
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Put in the first 20 miles on it this weekend and it felt great! Rides really well, comfortable, and the 105's are great!

Very happy so far. The fitting made a big difference from the one I test rode. Definitely worth the time and $$.
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