New bike!
Went to the bike show on Sunday, for the first time in several years, and walked out with a new bike! I wasn't familiar with the brand "Scott" but several reputable bike shops were carrying the make, and they all had good things to say about it... It's not super-fancy: basic carbon construction with 105 gruppo, but it's quite a bit nicer than my old Trek. (And it's very light. It'll be almost painful to mount bottles and a saddle pouch on it. :)
I made a point of getting recommendations for a bike that would be comfortable for a 200km ride, as opposed to a 50km fast ride, so the geometry isn't quite as aggressive as, say, your typical Cervelo. The ride should also be a bit softer, and with a slightly longer wheelbase, it should track better (i.e. be less squirrely).
Haven't taken it out for a ride yet; I have an appointment next Tuesday to get it properly fitted first. But I'm looking forward to taking it out...
Now I just need a new helmet in a matching red-and-black colour scheme. :)
I made a point of getting recommendations for a bike that would be comfortable for a 200km ride, as opposed to a 50km fast ride, so the geometry isn't quite as aggressive as, say, your typical Cervelo. The ride should also be a bit softer, and with a slightly longer wheelbase, it should track better (i.e. be less squirrely).
Haven't taken it out for a ride yet; I have an appointment next Tuesday to get it properly fitted first. But I'm looking forward to taking it out...
Now I just need a new helmet in a matching red-and-black colour scheme. :)