Harriet finally cracked and let me get a bike. After 7 amazing seasons with my first owned adult bike ever (Javelin) I have changed from a tri-bike to a road bike — a 2007 Trek 5000 Carbon. Check out specs here.

So far, I really like it and will love it much more if I am able to race this weekend without cramps. (*I have decided that me having too big a bike and the tri-position accounted for the cramps on the run) This bike is a 54″ compared with the 57″ behemoth I was riding. Now a new set of Bontrager Race XXX Lite wheels and I will be ready for the Olympics!

I also changed the seat, and had a set of 3T mini-sub8 draft legal aerobars put on.

What did a new carbon Trek with 105/Ultegra all over cost me? Not much — thanks to our club’s local bike shop Hubacher and their sexy team discount!

Here are some quick snaps of my baby: