I GOT me a road bike!

[ski diva]

An '08 Specialized Ruby Comp, at The Competitive Edge in East Longmeadow, MA.

Here it is:

Here I am, testing it out (with Mr. Ski Diva testing a bike, too):

By myself:

And with Mr. Quiver Queen (AKA Craig) who works at the shop and was extremely patient, pleasant, and helpful:

Isn't it beautiful??? I can't wait to take it out for a good long ride.

A special thanks to Quiver Queen, herself, for her patience and for being the gear-head that she is. She was a tremendous help in getting me all squared away with new biking stuff (including a new pink helmet! :D ).

 

[SnowHot]

That is a sweeeeet ride!
Next - clipless pedals.

I'm so happy for you. I know how excited I was to get the liquid!

Feels like you're a kid again when you ride a bike!

 

[Ski Spirit]

Congrats SD,
May you have many great rides!!!
Thanks for posting pics; looks like a nice area to ride.

 

[ski diva]

Next - clipless pedals.

I'm definitely going to go for the clipless pedals. Just want some time to get used to the bike first; I'll tackle that next.

 

[tradygirl]

Yay! You're going to love it.

Now let's talk spandex and chamois....

 

[SnowHot]

Word has it, the weather is shaping up and SkiDiva is taking her new bike out for its maiden voyage.

What are the odds she feels like a kid again?
Riding a bike always makes me feel like a kid!

 

[ski diva]

You're right SnowHot -- the inaugural ride was this morning. Twenty miles along scenic Route 100 in the beautiful Green Mountain State. The leaves are turning, the sun was glinting off the lakes, my Ruby rides like a dream. What could be better? :D

 

[snowmiser]

Nice bike SkiDiva!

 

[volklgirl]

She's sweet!!

Now you have the makings of a bike quiver?

 

[ski diva]

I don't know if this constitutes a quiver, but I have an old Trek hybrid (15-plus years) that I plan to hang onto for unpaved trails (think Rails-to-Trails stuff, not mountain biking). Hardly seems quiver-worthy, though.

 

[Swamp Dog]

whoa!!

I just bought that same bike earlier this month.

I swear I am not stalking you, and that makes 5 :D

I've done almost 350 miles on it since I've gotten it, that's how much I like it.

wish I could pay the same attention to my skis.

 

[Robyn]

Now you just need these shoes to match. I have a pair and love them!

 

[ski diva]

Those are terrific!!!! What are they?

 

[Robyn]

Those are terrific!!!! What are they?

They are Specialized brand moutain bike shoes (but could be used on a road bike), I don't remember the model.

 

[Swamp Dog]

This is the shoe I got when I got the bike:

you have to admit the pink highlights match the pink highlights on the bike