So, there it is.. my bike, it's purty. I should name it, haha! I left work early to meet Jackie from the Tri club at NewWorld Cycle. She had brought the bike in for a tune up the day before so it was all ready waiting for me. I picked out some tri shoes and Jeff was really patient while I wandered around trying to decide if they were ok. Considering I don't have a clue what any of this is about I was glad to have Jackie there for advice. Then they got me on the bike and did some adjusting, walked me through the gears and clipping in and out. I picked up a shirt and some cheap cycling pants as well. Wow those are attractive.. not so much. Jeff also fitted the helmet Jackie gave me. I'm going to have to get this woman a present. I was really happy that the bike fit into my Cavalier with little problem except that I just realized that the middle seatbelt is already buckled and even though I spent ages trying to figure out how to unbuckle the thing, I couldn't. The front tire comes off really easily and the bike is currently parked in my living room so I can look at it. I think it goes with the furniture, my decorator will not agree.
We were going to go out for a quick ride after but the weather sucked and it's a bit windy so I'll take it down to the lake on Saturday for a spin, at least I know it's flat out there and I hear it will be sunny.
Now I am going to go and look at my bike some more.
6 comments:
Great bike...Pinarello, correct?...you are planning quite a lot of training good luck!!
Cheers!
"XTB" Xavi.
Xavi, yes it's a Pinarello. Can't wait for the first ride.
Congrats A. I'm pumped for yah. I already consider you a triathlete, the race is just a formality.
B
Ha, thanks B.. Let's make sure I can actually ride the thing before you start throwing out that triathlete word.
Adena
Awesome bike, congrats. This is one awesome looking machine. Enjoy the ride, you must feel like a kid getting a birthday present in the morning and must first finish school before you can play with it in the afternoon.
One piece of advice if I may. Don't skimp on the cycling pants. I would rather pay a little bit more for pants and have quality stuff than having an uncomfortable ride with low quality pants.
Nothing as frustrating and irritating as cycling pants making the ride not enjoyable when you have such an awesome bike.
enjoy the RIDE!!!!!
Johan
Johan thanks for the advice, I will take it. :-)
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