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Squee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Took the afternoon off from work, went to the bike shop, did a test ride, and after a brief wait while they made adjustments and added accessories, I'm now the proud owner of a new road bike.
I've been riding a hybrid since 1995. It's an amazingly reliable bike that will do anything. It just doesn't do it particularly quickly, so I decided I would invest in a road bike for longer rides, or when I want to take part in a group ride where everyone else is on road bikes.
The guys at Claremont Cycle Depot were great. They took the time to talk to me about what I wanted in a road bike, and helped me find one that I would be comfortable on. After the test ride, they made adjustments to things that I didn't know could be adjusted, like making the brake handles easier for me to grip since I have small hands. Unlike other road bikes I've ridden, I felt very stable and comfortable-. The new bike is a Specialized Dolce, which has the women's specific frame. Last time I bought a bike that wasn't even an option, but it makes a difference. On men's bikes I always felt as if I had to stretch too far to reach the handlebars, or if I could reach the handlebars, the seat had to be ridiculously high up. By contrast, my Dolce feels just right.
Can't wait to get our and ride this weekend!
Took the afternoon off from work, went to the bike shop, did a test ride, and after a brief wait while they made adjustments and added accessories, I'm now the proud owner of a new road bike.
I've been riding a hybrid since 1995. It's an amazingly reliable bike that will do anything. It just doesn't do it particularly quickly, so I decided I would invest in a road bike for longer rides, or when I want to take part in a group ride where everyone else is on road bikes.
The guys at Claremont Cycle Depot were great. They took the time to talk to me about what I wanted in a road bike, and helped me find one that I would be comfortable on. After the test ride, they made adjustments to things that I didn't know could be adjusted, like making the brake handles easier for me to grip since I have small hands. Unlike other road bikes I've ridden, I felt very stable and comfortable-. The new bike is a Specialized Dolce, which has the women's specific frame. Last time I bought a bike that wasn't even an option, but it makes a difference. On men's bikes I always felt as if I had to stretch too far to reach the handlebars, or if I could reach the handlebars, the seat had to be ridiculously high up. By contrast, my Dolce feels just right.
Can't wait to get our and ride this weekend!