There she is. A 2007 Felt F75.
I feel like I should name it, but then I have one of those oh-my-god-I'm-turning-into-my-mother moments (Just kidding, Ma, you know I love you). I almost feel a little bad that I didn't spend THAT much time shopping for a bike, but I got a fantastic deal on this one. It's last year's model, so I got it for 25% off. Then apparently, at Speedy Reedy's any purchase made with a bike purchase is 20% off. So I loaded up. I got my helmet, my pedals, a couple tubes, a multi-tool, and a tire changing kit. All in all, I spent $1,230, but saved $376. SWEET.
So yes, it's an aluminum frame with carbon forks; it's a 20-speed with 105/Ultegra components (which will make more sense once I finally get around to writing my 'Bike Shopping for Beginners: Part 2' post); and a whole bunch of other features which I don't really understand yet. I'm just glad that I only paid $200 more than I orginally expected to pay for a bike, and $500 less that I was willing to pay. The 2008 model was in my price range, but the guys at Speedy's told me I honestly wouldn't be able to tell the difference. Gotta love honest salesmen.
After my big bike purchase we went and ran Greenlake. I was running with my friend Katie who is in much better shape than me. She gave me some great running tips, though, and I ran a whole lot more than I think I ever would have been able to before. I'll try to post some of her tips on here later.
I've got tons of things on my plate right now, so I have to keep reminding myself that this is a priority. The time change helped, I think, so it's not as scary to go running after work, now.
Keep on keepin' on.
March 13, 2008
I got a bike!!
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Oh, VERY handsome! Good research and shopping, too...there must have been tons of info to sift through, huge deci$ion. Well done!
Yes, you must name him!! If it were mine, I would proudly name him "MR. FINCH". (No, not for Atticus in TKAM, ha)...for the similar/striking coloring on his crest, nape and wing bars...for the strong-yet-sleek skeleton that allows him to fly and shapeshift with the wind. If you haven't guessed yet, go here to see what I'm talking about: http://www.birdsandblooms.com/American-Goldfinch/detail.aspx
(I hope the link works)But, of course, you must come up with your own name, one that resonates with you. Names are extremely important!
Love Mom
PS: I'd urge you to check with Stephanie S who used to work at State Farm...maybe she can suggest a way to insure your new purchase? Have fun with him!
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