My New Bike
10-08-13, 10:12 AM
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My New Bike
So, after getting back into Road cycling after a long break, I started riding a friends Trek winter bike.
After doing a few rides, and feeling pretty good, I started looking for a bike for myself.
Started looking at the Trek Domane, after trying out a couple, one of the owners at my LBS pulled a Trek Madone 4.5 out of the back room and had me try it, it fit well. I did a couple 20mile test rides and the bike is nimble and quick. So, I bought it.
It is a "new" 2011 Trek Madone 4.5 (60cm, 105 components)
After doing a few rides, and feeling pretty good, I started looking for a bike for myself.
Started looking at the Trek Domane, after trying out a couple, one of the owners at my LBS pulled a Trek Madone 4.5 out of the back room and had me try it, it fit well. I did a couple 20mile test rides and the bike is nimble and quick. So, I bought it.
It is a "new" 2011 Trek Madone 4.5 (60cm, 105 components)
10-08-13, 10:30 AM
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Nice looking ride. 
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10-08-13, 12:20 PM
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Another new bike! I'm amazed at how the sport, or cycling in general keeps growing. 
Maybe I shouldn't be amazed, all I need to do is look at the increasing number of bikes in my garage.
Maybe I shouldn't be amazed, all I need to do is look at the increasing number of bikes in my garage.
10-08-13, 12:47 PM
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There is a problem with posting pictures of new bike on a bike forum. It spreads the dreaded N+1 infection. So if we see more new bikes, new builds, new projects we will know who to blame.
10-08-13, 02:54 PM
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Really am liking the Trek, I am new to Carbon Fiber and Brifters, and it has a really good ride, and smooth shifting/braking. I have a little over 100 miles on it now.
Last new bike I had was a Cannondale M1000 Mountain Bike, almost 18 years ago.
10-08-13, 04:15 PM
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Well, I am already looking at a second one, thinking a CX bike might be fun to hit some firetrails on. ;-)
Really am liking the Trek, I am new to Carbon Fiber and Brifters, and it has a really good ride, and smooth shifting/braking. I have a little over 100 miles on it now.
Last new bike I had was a Cannondale M1000 Mountain Bike, almost 18 years ago.
Really am liking the Trek, I am new to Carbon Fiber and Brifters, and it has a really good ride, and smooth shifting/braking. I have a little over 100 miles on it now.
Last new bike I had was a Cannondale M1000 Mountain Bike, almost 18 years ago.
I have never looked back. Well once I tried to go back to classic and vintage but after a few months I converted the Klein to Sram and had built wheels as well.
10-08-13, 05:44 PM
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Yes, very. And the new warranty. And they put a shorter stem on, and moved the brake hoods up a bit, re-wrapped the bars, put on my new pedals, new Node computer, and did a fitting.
Good group at my local shop. They also organize a road ride 3 days a week.
of course I proceeded to quickly spend another several hundred dollars on "accessories"
Good group at my local shop. They also organize a road ride 3 days a week.
of course I proceeded to quickly spend another several hundred dollars on "accessories"
10-12-13, 07:45 AM
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Nice Bike, enjoy her! (did your old bike get upset?)
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I have often regretted not going when I could have!
I am grateful for the headwind that challenged me today!
I am grateful for the tailwind that helped me go fast!
Clydesdales and Athenas Strava Club
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