New bike = trouble in paradise!
08-14-05, 08:41 PM
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New bike = trouble in paradise!
Just picked up my brand new Madone 5.2 this weekend 
- F'N Hell Yeah!!!
As some of you know, I've been trying to upgrade this year since mid-March. Originally I had a Felt F2C on order but shipment delays ultimately caused me to cancel my order in July. I searched the local shops for something comparable and decided to switch to a Trek and am so glad I did as I love my new 5.2. Of course, I couldn't just find one and pick it up, the bike was a transfer from another shop (as at the time Trek had over 210 on back order). This meant another three week delay as transferring the bike was not very high on the other shops priority list. In addition, I wanted a double and this one came with a triple but for the 2-3 months it saved on delivery I'm not complaining. She's light, nimble, accelerates like a dream and oh so easy the eyes
...unfortunately, the new purchase has led to some consternation on the home front.
I was so esctatic that I decide to have a new bike toast to commerate the bike. My wife failed to find the humor when the toast was me with some Pinot Grigio and the Madone with some Pedro's...
I thought she was over-reacting a bit when she complained about us taking in a sunset together as well. OK, in retrospect it might be a little over the top. There's no beach but there is something very Khoun-esque about sunset and bikes....
The final straw came later that night...
. After I realizeed what had happened 
I couldn't believe how much attention I had been paying to my new bike... I was ashamed 
I still love my new bike, but, from now on, the Madone will be left in the garage overnight...
- F'N Hell Yeah!!! As some of you know, I've been trying to upgrade this year since mid-March. Originally I had a Felt F2C on order but shipment delays ultimately caused me to cancel my order in July. I searched the local shops for something comparable and decided to switch to a Trek and am so glad I did as I love my new 5.2. Of course, I couldn't just find one and pick it up, the bike was a transfer from another shop (as at the time Trek had over 210 on back order). This meant another three week delay as transferring the bike was not very high on the other shops priority list. In addition, I wanted a double and this one came with a triple but for the 2-3 months it saved on delivery I'm not complaining. She's light, nimble, accelerates like a dream and oh so easy the eyes
...unfortunately, the new purchase has led to some consternation on the home front.I was so esctatic that I decide to have a new bike toast to commerate the bike. My wife failed to find the humor when the toast was me with some Pinot Grigio and the Madone with some Pedro's...
I thought she was over-reacting a bit when she complained about us taking in a sunset together as well. OK, in retrospect it might be a little over the top. There's no beach but there is something very Khoun-esque about sunset and bikes....
The final straw came later that night...
. After I realizeed what had happened I couldn't believe how much attention I had been paying to my new bike... I was ashamed I still love my new bike, but, from now on, the Madone will be left in the garage overnight...
08-14-05, 08:46 PM
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Ditch the Pedro's and switch to this ... I think you'll find it compatible with your new lifestyle.
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08-14-05, 08:47 PM
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freakin off the hook funny. later.
08-14-05, 08:50 PM
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all you need is one of those old school squeeze horns.......
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08-14-05, 08:53 PM
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From the look of the 4th picture your relationship has "advanced" past basic introductions and pleasantries. Looks like you "got a room".
08-14-05, 08:54 PM
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Originally Posted by chalkdusty
Best laugh I've had all week! Thanks!
08-14-05, 08:57 PM
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The sunset shot is hilarious . . .
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08-14-05, 09:06 PM
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Great threat and imagination. I am rolling in the floor. 
08-14-05, 09:32 PM
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Obviously your wife has a great sense of humor to aid and abet you in getting these photos!
I like the sunset one especially. Good stuff, man!
I like the sunset one especially. Good stuff, man!
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08-14-05, 09:35 PM
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If you'd get a mountain bike now, you'd really be having a fantasy fulfilled. Unfortunately, laws in my state preclude my doing so or I'd be having a very good time tonight.
08-14-05, 09:37 PM
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Mojo, that may be the funniest ***** I've seen on here. May have to go down the road 45 minutes and ride with ya.
Oh, and, nice bike...
Oh, and, nice bike...
08-14-05, 09:38 PM
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Great job and Congrats 
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08-14-05, 09:46 PM
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That reply about the KY liquid... classic 
Now everyone in the office is wondering why I am laughing so hard... not G-rated...
Now everyone in the office is wondering why I am laughing so hard... not G-rated...
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OCP qualified?
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08-14-05, 11:14 PM
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Dam you actually let it's wheels touch the asphalt. Some courage you got man!
08-14-05, 11:14 PM
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+ 10000000 great thread! Awesome sunset pic! It really is heartwarming to see true love budding before our very own eyes!
08-15-05, 12:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Mojo GoGo
I still love my new bike, but, from now on, the Madone will be left in the garage overnight...
congrats on the great new bike, its a beauty
08-15-05, 01:46 AM
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déjà vu? I remember a similar post or homepage that showed a guy in bed with his mtb frame...... Well, it's still funny as hell!