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7/21/08 9:11 P

I made the switch and got the Trek 3700! The aluminum frame makes it sooooo much lighter. I like this one much better. As a bonus I like the color/design scheme better as well. My new hobby starts tomorrow after work! I will take it slow for the first few days to allow my muscles to get used to it. I'm already planning routes out in my head.

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7/21/08 4:59 P

Congrats on the new bike and any time they offer you a better bike at the same price always jump on it....even if it were a 100 miles to drive and I would not have waited or let the door hit me in the rear.

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7/21/08 2:57 P

Congrats on your new bike, way to go! Just remember to take it slow and then build yourself up! And believe me when I tell you, you will have fun!
Always Pedaling
James

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7/21/08 2:19 P

on the new bike (and the good deal on the bike swap!!). I'm kind of partial to Trek since I own a Trek road bike. I've had it for two years and it's been a great bike. Hubby offered to buy me a new bike for my birthday and I turned it down for now...lol. I told him I'd take and IOU on that offer and use it when I feel like I'm ready for a change of wheels. I am really enjoying my current bike so much, I didn't see the point of getting a new one right now. LOL....plus I told him he'd need to save up more for the one I REALLY want! Ha! (Trek Madone)

Congrats again!! Happy riding!

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7/21/08 1:31 P

Yea, I think I am going to swap it out. The 3700 is still brand new, but is the 2008 model. That is why it is the same price. So better bike, same price. I am going to go today after work. There is only one left so hopefully nobody buys it today.

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7/21/08 12:20 P

Aluminum is much lighter and will be easier for you to ride. I'm sure there our other advantages that I don't know about. I would swap it out.

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7/21/08 11:08 A

Actually the bike guy just called and told me they have a 3700 (an upgraded model) for the same price as the 820 that I bought, and the 3700 comes with an aluminum frame instead of steel. Is it worth driving 45 minutes back to this place to swap it out?

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7/21/08 10:15 A

Congrats!!

I have had my new Trek road bike since June and am thoroughly addicted. I can't wait to ride... everyday if possible, even if it's s short ride with my kids. My husband says I have "drank the biking koolaide".

Glad for you and your purchase... you're going to love it!

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7/21/08 9:36 A

Congratulations! That's what I did when I bought my bike too. And it sat in the garage for about 6 months. It was so hard at first. I would go around the block, which is half a mile and it would about kill me. So I didn't ride it. Then, my husband started riding with me. Now, I'm riding about 10-15 miles when I take it out. I have noticeable thigh muscle now! It's great. And I enjoy the heck out of it. Start small, and work your way up.

Enjoy it!!

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7/21/08 9:26 A

Fair warning...biking can be addictive!

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7/21/08 9:19 A

I ended up settling on an entry level Trek Mountain Bike. I got the 2009 Trek 820. This was the cheapest option for a Trek Mountain Bike. I knew that in a few years after I really started enjoying biking that I would most likely want to upgrade to a better bike anyways, so I figured I would get a lower end model now instead of spending a ton on something I will just upgrade in a couple of years anyway. I also have a history of getting excited about something then never following through, so I wanted to see if I really do bike as often as I would like to.

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