Just saying hello

fcumok

Just to say hello to people here really. I used to be quite keen on biking in my teenage years and slowly drifted away from the scene with work and marriage etc.

Anyway I decided to buy a new bike. I had a Marin Rift Zone that has reached it's 10th birthday and after a few years not really riding I decided to open the wallet and purchase a Specialized XC FSR Pro.

What I can say is that times certainly seem to have moved on over the last 10 years. Suspension seems to be helping me instead of bogging me down. I instantly feel as though i'm fitter on a new set of wheels 8)

I also decided to switch from flats to clipless and I love em (forgetting about that slight fall that I had! )

I do get the feeling that the wife thinks i'm mad but never mind, i'm glad to be back.

Anonymous

welcome, nice bike too.

fcumok

thank you I went mad choosing it but after looking at loads came back to this which was the first bike I saw.

Anonymous

welcome back

Mike Gill

I have recently bought the same bike; same reaction from wife too. Hope you enjoy it as much as I do.

fcumok

I love it. Only disappointed that its pouring down this morning. Didn't really fancy getting that muddy.

LordBanks

How do fella.

Aye, i looked out the window this morning, and its pouring down

Don't mind if it starts raining when i'm already out, but it seems wrong to start the ride in the rain.

BigStu2

Nice bike to hit the trails with again, no good about the rain though, ranging between 22 and 26 degrees C the last two weeks over here, friggen fantastic.

stumpyjon

Don't mind if it starts raining when i'm already out, but it seems wrong to start the ride in the rain.

Seconded, although I do feel like I've had a good ride if I come back covered in mud, gives the neighbours something to laugh at anyway.

fcumok, welcome both to the forum and the specialised owners club, two good choices .