So, my car being a lease, is due back in May, before which the tires will need to be replaced. Snow is starting to fall today, with a big storm anticipated for Wednesday, so I figured I'll just replace all 4 tires now so that I at least get some use out of them. I got a quote, and was going to get it done tonight, only to arrive at an already-too-busy-shop, so I'll try again tomorrow.
Wait... you didn't come here to read about those tires?
Well, good! Then let's get onto the good stuff!
The other 2 new tires belong to "The Animal"...
my new Specialized Transition Pro. :)
Ahhh, gotta love Bike Porn, right Tri Diesel?
I went for my bike fit this afternoon -- had it not decided to snow as soon as I left my house, I would have been riding outdoors with the store owner; a 4 time Olympian for cycling! His wife also recently finished Ironman Kona. Buying a bike from someone who knows his stuff and cares so much = priceless! Fitting took about an hour, making the slightest changes that made big differences in feel. He cut down my seat post a bit, changed the crank so that the length would better fit me, and swapped the tire for my indoor trainer tire so I wouldn't have to mess with changing it so soon.
Me likey.
41 comments:
Drool...
Woo hoo, that is one sweet looking ride! It sounds like everything just came together and this was supposed to be your bike. Nice!
You gotta love Bike Porn. Very nice bike!!
Enjoy it.
Ron
what a pretty bike!!!!! I think i might be jealous!
I love the Red tire! So Pretty!
Wow - nice ride! Enjoy!
Nice ride!
Love it!
That's a hot bike. I bet you feel fast even on the trainer.
AHHHH YES, Nothing starts the day out better then a little bike porn before work. Its a beauty, thats for sure, HAHA I love what Rockstar Tri said, I bet you feel faster in the trainer.
LOL at the Bike Porn, yes indeed it is!! :) Congrats on the new bike!
LOL at the Bike Porn, yes indeed it is!! :) Congrats on the new bike!
I just got 4 new tires on my suburban-$850! ICKK!!! Love the bike-I am totally clueless to all the bike lingo talk (posts and cranks??? LOL) as I believe my bike came from Walmart-not sure! I really do think I could get into biking though and I'm always interested in reading about people's bikes and adventures with them!!
Hmm thou shall not covert thy northern neighbors ride...to hell with that.....lust!
Love the red.
Nice....so purrrrty.
Sweet looking bike! Sounds like it's a good fit, too. Bet you can't wait to take her for a spin!
That's a beautiful bike! Tks for the link to the bike show also - had no clue we had a bike show in Toronto...
Love the new bike!!
Your bike rocks!!! It is so very pretty. Have lots of fun, treat it well.
Sweet!
That is nicer than my car.
Very nice!
Not sweet on the car tires...but SUPER SWEET on all of the rest :)
Me likey TOO!!! YAY!!! Be safe driving in that snow...brrrrr!!!!!
My husband is looking at racing bikes! After the marathon we're going to train together for a bi-athalon relay. I'll run, he'll bike! I'm so excited!!!!
Nice new bike! Way more fun than the car tires.
I just turned my lease in early and got a new one...I love getting new wheels!!
The bike...she's a cutie!
Swwoooonnnn...
I'm bright green with envy over here.
nice. NICE!! the animal is a thing of beauty. and getting fitted by someone who knows bikes that well is worth it's weight in gold.
Well done mel!
Loving the bike porn! :)
Love it!
i'm not a triathlete, but that is a darn good lookin' bike. enjoy!
OMG, that's one sexy bike.
That is a very pretty bike. Oh, I mean, it looks really fast. Congrats! You will be the envy out on the roads.
Sweet!
hot bike for a hot mama! i think you just gained 20 mph!
love your local store peeps - too cool :)
woooooow. that thing looks COOL. So, the red trainer tire on the back... how is that different than a regular tire? Is it solid rubber or something?
Oooh, she's a BEAUTY!! She looks SO fast! I kind of can't take my eyes off of her! In fact, if you don't hear from me, call for help . . . I may well be glued to my computer screen, staring at this photo weeks from now! :)
Yay! Bike porn...likey lots!
Nice bike you got there!
Great bike you bought -- you are going to love it. When you are on the road and you really get on the pedals and it feels like she will jump out from under you because she wants to go so fast, then you will know understand why you paid what you did for her.
Then you will want another...
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