finally........

jimmy_custard

After months of indecision i have finally coughed up the cash for my first road bike and i can barely wait to hit the tarmac.

I feel quite fortunate because my LBS only had one 2011 CAAD8 105 available and it was in my size (51) but while the guy was unboxing it we noticed a small chip in the paintwork and i thought to my self "just my luck"............... anyhow things turned out better than i expected because i get to ride the chipped frame for a few weeks.

Im a total novice so the fact that i get to ride around on a frame that is going to be wrote off is a stroke of luck. im bound to have a clipless pedal incident in the first couple of weeks. :oops:

Sorry if this is a meaningless post but i had to vent my excitement somehow, my better half isn't the slightest bit interested.

why didn't i do this years ago..................

ShutUpLegs

Perfect time of year to get cycling 8)

So are they going to replace the frame?

cornerblock

No need to apologize for ' a meaningless post'. There would be a whole lot of apologizing to do on here if that were the case! I would probably refrain from using the term 'hitting the tarmac' though. :shock: I do know exactly what you mean by not doing it years ago, great isn't it? You have got yourself a good first bike too. Happy cycling. And remember the aim is to not hit the tarmac!

jimmy_custard

yeah i get a new frame in 4-5 weeks time, had my first run out today and i thoroughly enjoyed it. i cant believe how fast these things are

and i didn't "hit the tarmac"

tobermory

good stuff summer's coming great time to hit the road

scoob49

Enjoy it! Not been doing it long either & it just keeps getting better. The other half will be interested once you start buying more stuff to go with it, even if its just to have a whinge!

MrBibble

Chipped Frame? Surely a massive reduction in price and a £3 touch up stick from Halfruads ?? Thats what i'd do anyhow