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tomorrow is new bike day!!!

mikey0303mikey0303 Posts: 134
edited June 2009 in MTB beginners
Im taking delivery of my new ride in the morning!

its a Trek 6700 and I cant wait :D

If the sun comes out i'll take a few snaps
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  • defflerdeffler Posts: 829
    good lad but I'd suggest riding the thing instead of taking snaps. :wink:
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  • Si78Si78 Posts: 963
    Nice one!

    Gorgeous looking bike that is 8), deffo one of my favourites!

    Enjoy it :D
    I'm very jealous :P

    Si
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  • ExeterSimonExeterSimon Posts: 830
    ahhhh...you can't beat the new bike feeling.

    Took ownership of a Whyte 905 last week and when not riding I find myself sneaking into the garage for a look at her sleek lines.
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  • lesz42lesz42 Posts: 690
    HER?
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  • wilfuswilfus Posts: 78
    Get some pics up. I'm after a 6700 next. I've got a pic of one as my laptop screesaver which I keep drooling over :lol: .

    Conversation with my girlfriend the other day after she saw the pic:-

    Her: Thats not your bike.

    Me: No its the one I want next.

    Her (giving me a very dirty look): Its the same as the one you've got but a different colour. (I've currently got a black and white 6000)

    Me: Its not, its loads lighter and its got much better bits on it.

    Her: Well what about the one you've got, you've not had it long.

    Me: I'll keep that just for going to work on.

    Her (another dirty look): Oh really?!

    End of conversation

    :lol:

    She just doesn't understand :roll: :lol:
  • ExeterSimonExeterSimon Posts: 830
    Yep...it would just be wrong if I was doing all that tube stroking if she was a he.
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  • lesz42lesz42 Posts: 690
    LOL :lol:
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  • ExeterSimonExeterSimon Posts: 830
    Wilfus...just apply the shoe logic.

    Next time she's talking about or looking at shoes in a shop just tell her that they are the same as the ones on her feet...just a different colour.

    If the lady follows form the above conversation should be repeated.

    Then you let her have the shoes and she can't stop you getting the bike.
    Whyte 905 (2009)
    Trek 1.5 (2009)
    Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Comp (2007)
  • Klein XCKlein XC Posts: 35
    wilfus wrote:
    Get some pics up. I'm after a 6700 next. I've got a pic of one as my laptop screesaver which I keep drooling over :lol: .

    Conversation with my girlfriend the other day after she saw the pic:-

    Her: Thats not your bike.

    Me: No its the one I want next.

    Her (giving me a very dirty look): Its the same as the one you've got but a different colour. (I've currently got a black and white 6000)

    Me: Its not, its loads lighter and its got much better bits on it.

    Her: Well what about the one you've got, you've not had it long.

    Me: I'll keep that just for going to work on.

    Her (another dirty look): Oh really?!

    End of conversation

    :lol:

    She just doesn't understand :roll: :lol:

    I've had almost the exact same conversation with my other half. Except I've had my current bike for many years, though she still doesn't understand.

    I just bring up all the bags and shoes she buys...and then she goes silent and changes the topic :lol:

    You should also use the excuse, "But the bike is good for my fitness, and you can't put a price on health." :)
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  • Mr WuMr Wu Posts: 1,238
    Just had the same phone call,

    Mine being delivered tomorrow! cannot wait.

    Cannot wait even more when I tell the missus im ordering a orange crush too... I think ill tell her over the phone or something not within striking distance!
    My Girlfriend...

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  • mastermoshermastermosher Posts: 233
    If you do that, she might impose restrictions in other areas!
    I don't mind what they say... as long as they say its enormous
  • deadliestdeadliest Posts: 471
    mastermosher wrote:
    If you do that, she might impose restrictions in other areas!

    Then you just take yourself in hand :lol: They will want it before you.
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  • mikey0303mikey0303 Posts: 134
    Im off out later this morning to give it a little test ride (not been on a bike for well over a year)

    I'll make sure to take the camera with me :wink:
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  • .blitz.blitz Posts: 6,197
    mikey0303 wrote:
    tomorrow is new bike day!!!
    It's a good feeling eh?

    I have talked mrs.blitz into buying a HKEK, probably pick it tomorrow or the weekend. Looking forward to yetanotherbike in the stable 8)
  • a17vtsa17vts Posts: 90
    Pics as well!
  • Mr WuMr Wu Posts: 1,238
    mastermosher wrote:
    If you do that, she might impose restrictions in other areas!

    I very much doubt ill remember what she looks like as ill be out all day, every day on my bike!
    My Girlfriend...

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  • mikey0303mikey0303 Posts: 134
    I took her for a ride earlier and got a few pics - I also discovered a few things.............

    the bike is light and very fast - unfortunately im not

    I need to get fit - Iv'e lost a stone recently but probably need to lose at least half a stone more

    the bike feels right straight out of the box - Im not sure about the basic pedals though and I will upgrade to some better flatties sooner rather than later

    the white saddle looks strange - nice n comfy though

    Overall im very pleased with the bike and its good to be back in the saddle after nearly a year and a half away

    Heres the pics - hope you like her!

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  • deadliestdeadliest Posts: 471
    Very nice indeed 8)
    Bikes are drugs and Im pedalling

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  • EranuEranu Posts: 712
    Nice looking bike, Trek seem to have a knack for making their bikes look the business.
  • Mr WuMr Wu Posts: 1,238
    You'll probably need to change the grips when it starts getting wet too.

    Nice bike mate!
    My Girlfriend...

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  • cgarossicgarossi Posts: 729
    Nice. Taking a delivery of a Trek Fuel EX8 tomorrow to go along with my Scott Scale hardtail :)

    Cant wait.
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  • Rich9Rich9 Posts: 1,635
    Tidy bike.
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  • biggsteviebiggstevie Posts: 112
    Ive had mine since november love the bike she still looks brand new maybe i should ride her more lol.
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  • SpinningJennySpinningJenny Posts: 889
    nice bike, bigstevie

    is the pink t-shirt yours? :wink:
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  • badhandbadhand Posts: 115
    Now you just need to get it dirty!
  • xstrathyxxstrathyx Posts: 1,104
    that is one mint looking bike mate.

    i bought a trek also, sadly mine isn't at that level (3900 disc) but i am just getting into the game. will maybe upgrade when some weight is off and the missus is caught off guard lol.

    Enjoy riding that bike, it looks superb!
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