Just bought my first bike today!

[slowmotion]

See what you did there! The hills don't get easier, they just get faster.

Well spotted. I missed that!

 

[CanucksTraveller]

Welcome, and have fun!

 

[postman]

Welcome to the dark side.It's all downhill now.Next will be all things cycling.Mugs,t shirts,socks,key rings,postcards it never stops.Get out before it's too late.

 

[johnfev]

The best tip I can give you, which will save you a fortune is get a track pump....once I started to made sure my tyres we properly inflated before I went out I saved a fortune in inner tubes and spent lots less time on the side of the road fixing punctures 😃

 

[rockyroller]

congrats! best of luck!

the 1st year, cycling year 'round, is the most expensive. I have found, in selecting clothing gear, it's a balancing act repurposing clothing & buying cycle specific stuff it's not a scam, cycle specific stuff really is terrific. just don't think you need to go that route, for everything, right off the bat. pace yourself

 

[Porknz]

So many replies! Thanks guys. For a few that asked, it's a Salsa Journeyman Sora. I live on the MN/WI border, so April is probably the earliest I'll be able to ride it. In the meantime, I have a board with all of the gear I'll need eventually. Today was 'teach yourself about bib shorts day' at my place. As I was looking reading websites with suggestions for good bib shorts, I ran across the brand Twinsix a few times and it caught my eye. Turns out they are local. Has anyone worn any of their bib shorts or jerseys? I don't have any bib shorts or jerseys, but they sound like important gear.

 

[Porknz]

I believe I have picked out the bike rack (kuat NV 2.0 base), pedals (crankbrothers doubleshot 2), and bags (under seat and top tank from cedaero) I want to save up for.

 

[ExBrit]

Pedals and a lock - someone gave you some good advice there. Ride with others - you'll soon figure out what else you need and you can borrow theirs for a while. And don't forget to pay it back when you're an old hand.

 

[sasquath]