cyclists - what do you ride?

Road: I ride a POS, I mean a KHS 2004 Flite 500
http://www.bikepedia.com/quickbike/BikeSpecs.aspx?Year=2004&Brand=KHS&Model=Flite+500&Type=bike

I'm a beginner looking to get cardio workouts on top of playing racquetball.

And I relate to your view of yourself in the mirror.

I have a Univega mountain bike, had if for about 10 years now. No clue what model etc, as I got it as a gift from my Dad who is a serious cyclist and wanted to get me interested in the sport. I take it out once in a while (last week I did!) but am more of a spin chick :-)

I ride a Giant TCR1 Composite on the road and a Kona Cindercone on the trail.
Cycling is by far the best cardio workout I know. Low impact and awesome scenery while doing it. ...and it never gets boring.

I take spin classes but I really want to get a bike...maybe next year.
interested in what everyone has though....use for future reference

Specialized Allez w/ PD Jammer GT

I told myself I'd get a tri bike once I commit to doing HIM distance or more, so I'm looking to get a FIST fit in the near future and go from there.

Well?

My tri bike is Cervelo P2
My roadie is a Specialized Roubaix
I've got a Jamis Quest locked into the trainer

Trail bike is a Yeti 575
SingleSpeed is a Surly 1x1

Good gravy, that's a big investment!!

My road bike is a Trek 2200 - my mountain bike is an old Trek 930.

Quintana Roo Tequilo for tri
Lemond Reno for road
Specialized Stumpjumper FSR for trail
15 year old Gary Fisher Aquila for bread & creamer

Next bike will be a SS w/ dual hub (fixed and free)

Road: 2008 Cannondale Synapse

Funnin around: 1984 Schwinn Traveler, 1982 Schwinn World, 1999 Easy Racers Tour Easy

Upcoming this October: 2012 Giant Talon 29er 0 (will be my first mountain bike)

Stay safe, yall!

Oh man how I wanted the Specialized Roubaix! Way out of my budget. I should never have test rode it!

I bought a Specialized Roubaix in March of 2010. It was an 09 that they were clearing out. Got it at half price. Within a month, the frame cracked, so they replaced the frame. This past spring, the new frame got a crack in the same place. So, now I am riding a 2011 Roubaix Pro SL3. It is a great ride.

If you do buy a carbon bike, buy it new. They have a lifetime warranty to the original owner. It cost a new chain and bar tape for the upgrade.

My other bike is a 15 year old Novara from REI. I used it to cycle Europe with packs three summers ago. Plan on taking it back once the kids are out of college.

Oh man how I wanted the Specialized Roubaix! Way out of my budget. I should never have test rode it!

I bought a Specialized Roubaix in March of 2010. It was an 09 that they were clearing out. Got it at half price. Within a month, the frame cracked, so they replaced the frame. This past spring, the new frame got a crack in the same place. So, now I am riding a 2011 Roubaix Pro SL3. It is a great ride.

If you do buy a carbon bike, buy it new. They have a lifetime warranty to the original owner. It cost a new chain and bar tape for the upgrade.

My other bike is a 15 year old Novara from REI. I used it to cycle Europe with packs three summers ago. Plan on taking it back once the kids are out of college.

Got to agree. I bought my Roubaix as the 09's were coming out and it is a 07. I traded my old bike so I got out for a very reasonable investment. My lbs now has a wide selection of last years models (Giant, Masi, Jamis) priced to go. I have done very well buying used bikes, but as noted above used carbon is always a risk, you can't see potenial flaws.

GT Sensor 2.0

I just started riding on the road 1.5 years ago with a silly Denali I got on amazon(200$ though!) CRAPPY bike and a couple pounds heavier than my b/f's Fugi. The shifting sucks and I can't wait to upgrade to paddle shifters! I can only imagine how obsessed I am going to be when I get on a real good road bike!
But man this sport is EXPENSIVE! and the groups and shops around here are very gear snobby and don't seem to care for newbies... pretty sad

Cannondale Caad9...first bike I've spent a considerable amount of money on...Love it!!

2012 Cannondale Synapse 5, tried more expensive bikes but this one just fit me well...

@60hzshuffle: A very nice ride! I have an 08 Synapse, and I LOVE it. The fit is nice, it responds when I need it to, and even more important to me, it doesn't beat me up on those long ones. A great way to roll!

This same thing just happened to me. Going up hill I stood in the saddle and heard a loud pop. Fortunately the fall was mild as I was in a climb. About 5 inches from the rear sprocket it snapped. I called the bike shop where I purchased my Specialized Roubaix and they said know worries "Bring it in the frame is covered under a lifetime warranty". I brought the bike in and then they were not so positive and were accusing me of some type of abuse. Today I started to do some research on my own and it appears it is pretty common. I reached out to them today to share my findings and express my concern around their accusational approach in customer service. The jury is still out as to their resolution. If anyone has some helpful tips on a positive resolution it would be appreciated.