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Postby La » Sat Nov 26, 2005 2:29 pm

Yes, fellow darksiders, I bought a new bike!!

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Her name is Vroom.

She has DuraAce components [drool] and a carbon fork that it totally stylin! This is my first time on a real Tri bike with integrated aerobars, bullhorn handlebars and bar-end shifters. The only modifications I made were putting a compact crank on it (50/34 instead of 53/39) and going with a 12-27 cassette. I need all the help I can get going up those hills in Penticton! I still can't believe I bought it!!

Specs are here: http://www.cervelo.com/bikes.aspx?bike=Dual2006

I go for my fitting and pick it up on Tuesday. Woo hoo! :D
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Postby HCcD » Sat Nov 26, 2005 2:33 pm

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Congratulations, Lesley, on a new Girl ..... :lol:

Yes, I am so jealous of your new ride ... makes me wanna have more, myself .... :oops:

Take care of Vroom, and I am sure that she will take you to a lot of places far, far away and and lightspeed, as well .... :wink:

Also, make sure to continue giving attention to your other baby, as well, 'cause you know what happened last time when you brought home a new sibbling for her ...
:shock:

Take care and, All the Best ... andy :) Peace !!!
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Postby Ironboy » Sat Nov 26, 2005 2:49 pm

Okay. I'm jealous!
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Postby TheBman » Sat Nov 26, 2005 3:16 pm

YOU SUCK!!!!!!!

....jealousy is such a nasty side of me!!!!!


Way to go..where is Miss. Cannondale going?


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Postby La » Sat Nov 26, 2005 3:29 pm

Jealousy does not become you, Bman! :wink:

I'm going to keep The Bee for now as there might be times when I want to go for a ride on a mucky day and I'm not ready to let Vroom get dirty yet. I'll probably take the aerobars off her, though.
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Postby MINITEE » Sat Nov 26, 2005 4:23 pm

Oh Congrats La.... :D

She's a beauty... ride her in good health & please don't forget about the Bee!

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Postby SuperboB » Sat Nov 26, 2005 4:28 pm

Meh. It's OK, I guess.

OH MY GOODNESS THAT THING IS BEAUTIFUL!!!
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Postby Sir Crashalot » Sat Nov 26, 2005 4:35 pm

Styling!!

Way to go La!!!
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Postby jgore » Sat Nov 26, 2005 4:39 pm

Congratulations. Was it a difficult birth ... um, I mean decision? Were there any other contenders?
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Postby Sir Crashalot » Sat Nov 26, 2005 4:43 pm

Even if the weather is good, are you taking her out on the roads? I don't know about T-Dot, but the roads in Montreal are snow & slush covered right now. I will ride my cyclocross bike in this stuff but I would be hesitant to put a Cervelo through this.
Mind you, I would also be dying to go for a ride on a shiney new bike!
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Postby Madame Bourette » Sat Nov 26, 2005 4:44 pm

That's my kind of dream bike! :D
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Postby Irongirl » Sat Nov 26, 2005 5:05 pm

congrats!! She's so beautiful.....looks just like you! ;) (uh, I mean, she's perfect!)

as for the bike fit....if possible, I HIGHLY recommend getting a professional fit done....it's $$$ but, totally worth it. It made a HUGE difference for me!

I think I know someone (Jacc) who is looking for a set of aerobars.... ;)
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Postby La » Sat Nov 26, 2005 6:12 pm

The fit comes with the purchase. My appointment is for Tuesday evening when I pick her up. I'm buying it from a specialty tri store (Endurosport), so I know I'll get a professional fit (they're certified).
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Postby HCcD » Sat Nov 26, 2005 6:20 pm

LaDeChat wrote:The fit comes with the purchase. My appointment is for Tuesday evening when I pick her up. I'm buying it from a specialty tri store (Endurosport), so I know I'll get a professional fit (they're certified).


Yeah, my friend bought her P2K "Sassy Blue" from them this summer ... and, when she telephoned them if they had her size, they mentioned that they had a couple of bikes, sizes, etc.... and, they would not sell one to her over the telephone, unless she actually came in to get sized and fitted properly, as she had never tried a Cervelo before ... as Cervelo's sizing is totally different than most other bike manufacturer's out there, especially in the TT setup position ... I believe she had about a 2-3 hour fitting, where they customized and cut whatever was necessary ....

They are a great source for all your cycling and triathlon needs ... too bad they aren't in the Ottawa area ... :( ...
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Postby lbgradwell » Sat Nov 26, 2005 7:08 pm

Wow! Very nice!

I've been thinking Cervelo too, but I'll do my first race on my current, ancient road bike... :(

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Postby La » Sat Nov 26, 2005 10:26 pm

Yup, big thumbs up for Endurosport. I know Dan, the owner, and he would not just sell me a bike and not stand behind it 100%. He said that even if I get it all set up, take it home and it's still not right, they'll do whatever it takes to make it right, even if it's an entirely new bike.
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Postby TheBman » Sat Nov 26, 2005 10:33 pm

lbgradwell wrote:Wow! Very nice!

I've been think Cervelo too, but I'll do my first race on my current, ancient road bike... :(

LG



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Postby eme » Sat Nov 26, 2005 10:42 pm

She is beautiful! I'm jealous!

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Postby Scott » Sun Nov 27, 2005 6:49 am

Sweet ride, La. She's beautiful. Quite the endorsement on the website you linked.

Congratulations!!!

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Postby SunRunner » Sun Nov 27, 2005 8:00 am

She's one sweet ride.
I didn't know they had the new models out yet. I picked up her older sister in the spring, (Dual /04 w/ Ultegra 9). The only trouble I've had with her is the seatpost slipping. I am sure that removing the seatpost to transport her doesn't help.

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Postby Size5 » Sun Nov 27, 2005 9:17 am

Sweeeeeeeeeeet!!!! That is one hot ride!

Surely that will be shaving time off your IM bike record!!!!

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Postby La » Sun Nov 27, 2005 1:02 pm

Size5 wrote:Surely that will be shaving time off your IM bike record!!!!

That won't be hard considering I did 8:27 at IMLP in 2003! :shock: I'm hoping for 7:15-7:30 in Penticton this summer.
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Postby lbgradwell » Sun Nov 27, 2005 2:15 pm

TheBman wrote:
lbgradwell wrote:Wow! Very nice!

I've been think Cervelo too, but I'll do my first race on my current, ancient road bike... :(

LG



Get hooked up b4 our serious trainning for IMLP2007 big guy!

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Yeah, I'd better start saving my pennies! End-of-season 2006 seems like the time...

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Postby jes » Sun Nov 27, 2005 7:37 pm

Very nice La! I'm sure you'll be very happy together :D
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Postby HCcD » Mon Nov 28, 2005 5:54 pm

Oh, Lesley, less than 24 hours before your baby arrives home ... The excitement and anticipation that you must be feeling right now .... How are you able to stay so calm right now ... Is the nursery room ready for Vroom, yet?

Take care and look forward to hearing from your first hours with your new baby .... :twisted: :P
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