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08-25-2004, 03:42 PM

I rode it. It disappeared out from under me. I fell in love.

I gots me a new bike. YAAAAAAY!

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One note: the shifters/brake levers are Record, not Centaur. They said
it wasn't supposed to come that way, but it did. For the same price.

I replaced the men's saddle it had for a Terry Butterfly (the nicer
model with titanium rails).

If I replaced the suspension seatpost and the adjustable stem with
lighter counterparts, I could get it down to about 18 lbs. As it is,
it's just over 19 lbs.

I've never had a bike that fit me like this. It is SO sweet. I am
really, really liking this.

It will take me a bit to get used to the twitchier handling (as opposed
to my C'dale M300). And this is the first I've experienced with
clipless pedals; so far, I'm having more trouble clicking in than
clicking out, but I'd rather it be that way than the other way around --
slow down ... twist twist twist CLUNK.

:-D

Definitely a happy camper today.

-km

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the black rose
proud to be owned by a yorkie
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08-25-2004, 06:11 PM

"the black rose" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message
news:KB8Xc.171275

> Definitely a happy camper today.
>
> -km

Congrats. I recently bought both a new bike and a new car. I'm much more
excited about the new bike.

Ride the hell out of it.

Dave

08-25-2004, 06:11 PM

"the black rose" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message
news:KB8Xc.171275

> Definitely a happy camper today.
>
> -km

Congrats. I recently bought both a new bike and a new car. I'm much more
excited about the new bike.

Ride the hell out of it.

Dave

08-25-2004, 06:11 PM

"the black rose" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message
news:KB8Xc.171275

> Definitely a happy camper today.
>
> -km

Congrats. I recently bought both a new bike and a new car. I'm much more
excited about the new bike.

Ride the hell out of it.

Dave

08-25-2004, 06:11 PM

"the black rose" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message
news:KB8Xc.171275

> Definitely a happy camper today.
>
> -km

Congrats. I recently bought both a new bike and a new car. I'm much more
excited about the new bike.

Ride the hell out of it.

Dave

08-25-2004, 09:00 PM

On Wed, 25 Aug 2004 22:42:50 GMT, the black rose
<[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote:

>I rode it. It disappeared out from under me. I fell in love.
>
>I gots me a new bike. YAAAAAAY!
>
>[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
>
>One note: the shifters/brake levers are Record, not Centaur. They said
>it wasn't supposed to come that way, but it did. For the same price.
>
>I replaced the men's saddle it had for a Terry Butterfly (the nicer
>model with titanium rails).
>
>If I replaced the suspension seatpost and the adjustable stem with
>lighter counterparts, I could get it down to about 18 lbs. As it is,
>it's just over 19 lbs.
>
>I've never had a bike that fit me like this. It is SO sweet. I am
>really, really liking this.
>
>It will take me a bit to get used to the twitchier handling (as opposed
>to my C'dale M300). And this is the first I've experienced with
>clipless pedals; so far, I'm having more trouble clicking in than
>clicking out, but I'd rather it be that way than the other way around --
>slow down ... twist twist twist CLUNK.
>
>:-D
>
>Definitely a happy camper today.
>
>-km

Hey, Congratulations!!!

It is a very nice bike and well equiped. I just put a set of Conti
Ultra Gatorskins on my LeMond. I think they are really good tires.

I would get rid of the suspension seatpost, but not worry about the
stem, unless it makes noise.

I'll bet you'll be racking up the miles now. Have fun!

Life is Good!
Jeff

08-25-2004, 09:00 PM

On Wed, 25 Aug 2004 22:42:50 GMT, the black rose
<[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote:

>I rode it. It disappeared out from under me. I fell in love.
>
>I gots me a new bike. YAAAAAAY!
>
>[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
>
>One note: the shifters/brake levers are Record, not Centaur. They said
>it wasn't supposed to come that way, but it did. For the same price.
>
>I replaced the men's saddle it had for a Terry Butterfly (the nicer
>model with titanium rails).
>
>If I replaced the suspension seatpost and the adjustable stem with
>lighter counterparts, I could get it down to about 18 lbs. As it is,
>it's just over 19 lbs.
>
>I've never had a bike that fit me like this. It is SO sweet. I am
>really, really liking this.
>
>It will take me a bit to get used to the twitchier handling (as opposed
>to my C'dale M300). And this is the first I've experienced with
>clipless pedals; so far, I'm having more trouble clicking in than
>clicking out, but I'd rather it be that way than the other way around --
>slow down ... twist twist twist CLUNK.
>
>:-D
>
>Definitely a happy camper today.
>
>-km

Hey, Congratulations!!!

It is a very nice bike and well equiped. I just put a set of Conti
Ultra Gatorskins on my LeMond. I think they are really good tires.

I would get rid of the suspension seatpost, but not worry about the
stem, unless it makes noise.

I'll bet you'll be racking up the miles now. Have fun!

Life is Good!
Jeff

08-25-2004, 09:00 PM

On Wed, 25 Aug 2004 22:42:50 GMT, the black rose
<[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote:

>I rode it. It disappeared out from under me. I fell in love.
>
>I gots me a new bike. YAAAAAAY!
>
>[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
>
>One note: the shifters/brake levers are Record, not Centaur. They said
>it wasn't supposed to come that way, but it did. For the same price.
>
>I replaced the men's saddle it had for a Terry Butterfly (the nicer
>model with titanium rails).
>
>If I replaced the suspension seatpost and the adjustable stem with
>lighter counterparts, I could get it down to about 18 lbs. As it is,
>it's just over 19 lbs.
>
>I've never had a bike that fit me like this. It is SO sweet. I am
>really, really liking this.
>
>It will take me a bit to get used to the twitchier handling (as opposed
>to my C'dale M300). And this is the first I've experienced with
>clipless pedals; so far, I'm having more trouble clicking in than
>clicking out, but I'd rather it be that way than the other way around --
>slow down ... twist twist twist CLUNK.
>
>:-D
>
>Definitely a happy camper today.
>
>-km

Hey, Congratulations!!!

It is a very nice bike and well equiped. I just put a set of Conti
Ultra Gatorskins on my LeMond. I think they are really good tires.

I would get rid of the suspension seatpost, but not worry about the
stem, unless it makes noise.

I'll bet you'll be racking up the miles now. Have fun!

Life is Good!
Jeff

08-25-2004, 09:00 PM

On Wed, 25 Aug 2004 22:42:50 GMT, the black rose
<[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote:

>I rode it. It disappeared out from under me. I fell in love.
>
>I gots me a new bike. YAAAAAAY!
>
>[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
>
>One note: the shifters/brake levers are Record, not Centaur. They said
>it wasn't supposed to come that way, but it did. For the same price.
>
>I replaced the men's saddle it had for a Terry Butterfly (the nicer
>model with titanium rails).
>
>If I replaced the suspension seatpost and the adjustable stem with
>lighter counterparts, I could get it down to about 18 lbs. As it is,
>it's just over 19 lbs.
>
>I've never had a bike that fit me like this. It is SO sweet. I am
>really, really liking this.
>
>It will take me a bit to get used to the twitchier handling (as opposed
>to my C'dale M300). And this is the first I've experienced with
>clipless pedals; so far, I'm having more trouble clicking in than
>clicking out, but I'd rather it be that way than the other way around --
>slow down ... twist twist twist CLUNK.
>
>:-D
>
>Definitely a happy camper today.
>
>-km

Hey, Congratulations!!!

It is a very nice bike and well equiped. I just put a set of Conti
Ultra Gatorskins on my LeMond. I think they are really good tires.

I would get rid of the suspension seatpost, but not worry about the
stem, unless it makes noise.

I'll bet you'll be racking up the miles now. Have fun!

Life is Good!
Jeff

08-25-2004, 09:09 PM

Wed, 25 Aug 2004 22:42:50 GMT,
<KB8Xc.171275$[Only registered and activated users can see links. ].com>, the black rose
<[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote:

>I rode it. It disappeared out from under me. I fell in love.
>
>I gots me a new bike. YAAAAAAY!
>
>[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
>
>One note: the shifters/brake levers are Record, not Centaur. They said
>it wasn't supposed to come that way, but it did. For the same price.
>
Excellent. You were wise to not complain!

>I replaced the men's saddle it had for a Terry Butterfly (the nicer
>model with titanium rails).
>
Considering the different riding positions, I hope it works as well
for you on this bike as it does for your 'winter' bike.

>If I replaced the suspension seatpost and the adjustable stem with
>lighter counterparts, I could get it down to about 18 lbs. As it is,
>it's just over 19 lbs.
>
After you figure out where you want your stem, you seldom adjust it.
If you don't like the suspension post you can replace it.
What pedals did you get?

>I've never had a bike that fit me like this. It is SO sweet. I am
>really, really liking this.

I noticed the page says P,S,M,L,XL for sizes. The page with the
geometry and measurements doesn't list the "P" size which I'm assuming
means "petite". Is that what you got?
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zk