Cold spell, Hot bike

Everyone has had his share of laughs at the Trek 1000's and/or QR Tequilo's expense. Sure, they might not be shiny and new. And yea, they are probably carrying a few extra pounds. But - they got the job done. The Trek 1000 endured 3 harsh Boston winters, carrying me through the city streets to class, the track, and on occasion, out to Walden Pond for some quiet refuge. The Roo doesn't have as much of an extensive history with me -- I'm her third owner that I know of -- but we still racked up plenty of hours together on the trainer last winter and throughout my first season of triathlons.

I'm keeping the Trek around for sloppy winter riding and if I ever really need a triple, but the QR has been replaced with this fine steed:


It was bound to happen eventually, so why not now?

I've had it for over a week now, but have only ridden it twice due to a cold I got early this week that's rendered me somewhat useless as far as training goes. Now I know what all the hubbub is about over nice components and frame design. When I click the shifter it changes gears instantly, something most of you take for granted, but not me! Luxurious! The QR required lots of adjusting and waiting and then readjusting and then maybe it would be in gear by the time I got to the top of the hill I had downshifted for.

That being said, anyone in the market for a 650c tri bike? Honestly it's a great bike for someone like me who is just starting out with tri's and still figuring out if this whole thing is for her or if she'd rather go running back to well, running.

I made fun of Jordan last week for buying a pair of Newton's since no runner would ever wear them and the whole idea is just ridiculous. Then he ever so kindly pointed out that no runner would have a bike like mine either. So yep, it's official: I'm no longer a runner, but a triathlete.