I got one! I got one!
SpinningJenny
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So, bright and early, I got myself down to my LBS and had a great time!
I bought a.... Specialized Rockhopper Pro Disc 2008 - and saved a shed-load of cash by not wanting the 2009 version
I tried out a Myka, but it just didn't fit right! It's funny, but after my worrying about the fit and difference between men's and women's bikes, it was the men's bike that worked for me after all! I didn't even need to swap the saddle - it was as if it was made for me!
I've left her with the shop to check it over, give her a good going over and swap the pedals round and I'll pick her up next Saturday.
She's a beauty - photos will follow
I bought a.... Specialized Rockhopper Pro Disc 2008 - and saved a shed-load of cash by not wanting the 2009 version
I tried out a Myka, but it just didn't fit right! It's funny, but after my worrying about the fit and difference between men's and women's bikes, it was the men's bike that worked for me after all! I didn't even need to swap the saddle - it was as if it was made for me!
I've left her with the shop to check it over, give her a good going over and swap the pedals round and I'll pick her up next Saturday.
She's a beauty - photos will follow
Ned Flanders: “You were bicycling two abreast?”
Homer Simpson: “I wish. We were bicycling to a lake.”
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Homer Simpson: “I wish. We were bicycling to a lake.”
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Congratulations! great bike and probably better spec than the 09 model anyway. My rush is way better kitted out than this years version. Have fun, you sound like your very happy with your choice.argon 18 e116 2013 Vision Metron 80
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Congratulations! great bike and probably better spec than the 09 model anyway. My rush is way better kitted out than this years version. Have fun, you sound like your very happy with your choice.argon 18 e116 2013 Vision Metron 80
Bianchi Oltre XR Sram Red E-tap, Fulcrum racing speed xlr
De Rosa SK pininfarina disc
S Works Tarmac e-tap 2017
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Yayyyyyyyyyy . . . . Are you planning his first ride ( Its an unwritten rule that you must name the bike and post it on this forum as well )
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YAAAAAYYYYYYY!!!! What's her name??
Go out and get her dirty and post up some pics I ride like a girl
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Im confused here I thought that Men had female bikes and Women had male bikes ( If you had to sex and name them of course in a purely hypothetical way . . . I base this on not wanting to ride a Man :oops: myself )
The wife fully understands when I say that I am going out to ride the A*se off of Jessica ( My Bikes Name ) But would look at me strangely if I said I was going to ride the A*se off of Jeff ( Male equivalent of Jessica ? Possibly )
Ladies please clear this up for me or I will be confused all weekend 0 -
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Some bikes are boys and some are girls *shrugs*I ride like a girl
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Thank you all - yes, yes, yes I'm very happy! Also a bit of a bonus that she may be better specced than the 09 version.
Right, to clear up the male/female bike name thang.
Some bikes are (like cars) naturally boys and naturally girls, as Ditch Witch said.
However... deadliest.... I completely understand your point of view. I can't imagine your wife would be too happy about the 'Jeff' scenario! And it might make you feel a bit iffy too!
So, let's turn that around shall we? I can't imagine my girlfriend being too happy about me telling her I'm just popping out to ride the a*se off Dave...
Capice?Ned Flanders: “You were bicycling two abreast?”
Homer Simpson: “I wish. We were bicycling to a lake.”
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By contrast, I expect Mr DW would become positively moist if I said I was off to ride the arse off of Vicky I ride like a girl
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Nice, DW, very nice Ned Flanders: “You were bicycling two abreast?”
Homer Simpson: “I wish. We were bicycling to a lake.”
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the 08 model is def better, at least better looking in my opinion.
well done for managed to track down a 08 model too."It is not impossible, its just improbable"
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All becomes clear So whats her name then ? 0
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I ride like a girl
Start: 16.5.x Now: 14.10.8 Goal: 11.7.x
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www.darksnow.co.uk
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deadliest wrote:All becomes clear So whats her name then ?
I thought you meant 'er indoors! 'Bit nosey' I thought to myself before realising you meant my new steed...
She's called Sadie. And she's wonderful.
Henry - it was sheer luck. I see you also saw the light Ned Flanders: “You were bicycling two abreast?”
Homer Simpson: “I wish. We were bicycling to a lake.”
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Ned Flanders: “You were bicycling two abreast?”
Homer Simpson: “I wish. We were bicycling to a lake.”
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Phew
Oh, and Sadie is a great name I ride like a girl
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Ditch Witch wrote:Phew
Oh, and Sadie is a great name
So I expect to hear stories of getting Saddle Sore on Sadie ( Sounds like a porno title )
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I wouldn't know *adjusts halo*I ride like a girl
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deadliest wrote:Ditch Witch wrote:Phew
Oh, and Sadie is a great name
So I expect to hear stories of getting Saddle Sore on Sadie ( Sounds like a porno title )
very soon then
If that's what floats your boat, matey!
Although she is perfectly formed so I doubt I'll be getting any! I was thinking more along the lines of Sexy Sadie myself....
And my halo is a tad tarnished, DW Ned Flanders: “You were bicycling two abreast?”
Homer Simpson: “I wish. We were bicycling to a lake.”
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I had my hand over the tarnished bit. I hoped no one would notice *blush* I ride like a girl
Start: 16.5.x Now: 14.10.8 Goal: 11.7.x
www.ditchwitch.me.uk
www.darksnow.co.uk
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You have hands THAT big....?! :shock:
Sorry - judging others by my own standards again! :oops:Ned Flanders: “You were bicycling two abreast?”
Homer Simpson: “I wish. We were bicycling to a lake.”
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Mwahaha! It's true
I ride like a girl
Start: 16.5.x Now: 14.10.8 Goal: 11.7.x
www.ditchwitch.me.uk
www.darksnow.co.uk
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