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Hello my DP family,
Merry Christmas to you all. It is a warm 30 degrees here already at 10:45 with a max heading towards 38. Summer in Australia.
I am about to go for a Christmas ride. I hope your day is filled with love and laughter.
Thanks,
buddy
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Merry Christmas
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Posted 25 December 2011 - 01:25 AM
Same to you buddy and everyone else. White xmas and minus temps here.
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Posted 25 December 2011 - 04:40 PM
My very best wishes to you all for a happy holiday season and a healthy, prosperous new year. May your favorite cyclists win!
Santa brought new cycling shirts, cycling DVDs, a new water bottle ("a cheesy gift from Ricotta Ricco," said the tag), and (gasp!) a new bike
Felt like I was 6 years old again, the last time Santa brought me a bike, lol!
Hope you all are doing well,
Andrea
Santa brought new cycling shirts, cycling DVDs, a new water bottle ("a cheesy gift from Ricotta Ricco," said the tag), and (gasp!) a new bike
Felt like I was 6 years old again, the last time Santa brought me a bike, lol!
Hope you all are doing well,
Andrea
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Posted 26 December 2011 - 01:16 AM
Jayhawk, on 25 December 2011 - 04:40 PM, said:
My very best wishes to you all for a happy holiday season and a healthy, prosperous new year. May your favorite cyclists win!
Santa brought new cycling shirts, cycling DVDs, a new water bottle ("a cheesy gift from Ricotta Ricco," said the tag), and (gasp!) a new bike
Felt like I was 6 years old again, the last time Santa brought me a bike, lol!
Hope you all are doing well,
Andrea
Santa brought new cycling shirts, cycling DVDs, a new water bottle ("a cheesy gift from Ricotta Ricco," said the tag), and (gasp!) a new bike
Felt like I was 6 years old again, the last time Santa brought me a bike, lol!
Hope you all are doing well,
Andrea
Tell us what the new bike is at a minimum or post picks in the "What do you ride" section of the equipment forum.
New Bike, Old Legs
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Posted 26 December 2011 - 03:17 AM
N.B.O.L., on 26 December 2011 - 01:16 AM, said:
Tell us what the new bike is at a minimum or post picks in the "What do you ride" section of the equipment forum.
It's a Cannondale Carbon Synapse 5:
http://www.cannondal...ens-5-105-21483
Hope I like it. My husband picked it out as a surprise, which was wonderful of him to do, but I'm a little nervous that it might be something I wouldn't have chosen. Am I being too picky? It should arrive this week.
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Posted 27 December 2011 - 09:02 PM
Jayhawk, on 26 December 2011 - 03:17 AM, said:
It's a Cannondale Carbon Synapse 5:
http://www.cannondal...ens-5-105-21483
Hope I like it. My husband picked it out as a surprise, which was wonderful of him to do, but I'm a little nervous that it might be something I wouldn't have chosen. Am I being too picky? It should arrive this week.
http://www.cannondal...ens-5-105-21483
Hope I like it. My husband picked it out as a surprise, which was wonderful of him to do, but I'm a little nervous that it might be something I wouldn't have chosen. Am I being too picky? It should arrive this week.
I gave my girlfriend a Cannondale Six a couple of years ago, all color-coordinated, and she loved/loves it.
But given your heritage, I am surprised that you didn't end up with a nice Bianchi, which is what I ride (seriously, you are better off with his pick!).
Greetings to all from the San Francisco Penninsula, where the weather, and the riding, is just great.
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Posted 28 December 2011 - 04:38 PM
"I gave my girlfriend a Cannondale Six a couple of years ago, all color-coordinated, and she loved/loves it. "
What a thoughtful guy you are -- lucky girl
"But given your heritage, I am surprised that you didn't end up with a nice Bianchi, which is what I ride (seriously, you are better off with his pick!)."
There are a number of Italian brands I would have been happy with! Was also eyeing a Look & would have liked to have tried an Orbea. But beggars can't be choosy, and the Cannondale should be nice. I rode a Cannondale CAAD last year when in Tuscon & really liked it. If the Synapse is too "comfort bike-ish" I might swap it out for a CAAD.
"Greetings to all from the San Francisco Penninsula, where the weather, and the riding, is just great."
Sounds like paradise
What a thoughtful guy you are -- lucky girl
"But given your heritage, I am surprised that you didn't end up with a nice Bianchi, which is what I ride (seriously, you are better off with his pick!)."
There are a number of Italian brands I would have been happy with! Was also eyeing a Look & would have liked to have tried an Orbea. But beggars can't be choosy, and the Cannondale should be nice. I rode a Cannondale CAAD last year when in Tuscon & really liked it. If the Synapse is too "comfort bike-ish" I might swap it out for a CAAD.
"Greetings to all from the San Francisco Penninsula, where the weather, and the riding, is just great."
Sounds like paradise
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Posted 29 December 2011 - 08:26 PM
Jayhawk, on 28 December 2011 - 04:38 PM, said:
[hubby surprised me with new Cannondale Synapse bike for Christmas] -- I rode a Cannondale CAAD last year when in Tuscon & really liked it. If the Synapse is too "comfort bike-ish" I might swap it out for a CAAD.
and if you picked the hubby who will not be bent out of shape if you exchange the bike he picked, you REALLY have a winning combination!!!!
my kiddo races on a Cannondale.
happy new year, everyone!!!
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Posted 31 December 2011 - 05:41 AM
Jayhawk, on 28 December 2011 - 04:38 PM, said:
If the Synapse is too "comfort bike-ish" I might swap it out for a CAAD.
We may be in very different places in our bike riding lives, but my biggest complaint is how difficult it is to find a comfort geometry with quality components. The Synapse offers that. I think as far as comfort geometry goes though it is a little more aggressive (less comfort bike-ish) than most. The combo of quality components and comfort geometry is what makes me love my Lemond. I hope you absolutely love it when you get on it.
New Bike, Old Legs
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Posted 31 December 2011 - 06:51 PM
A little late to the party but still in time before New Year's Eve down here 
Happy holidays everyone!
Happy holidays everyone!
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