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Not counting the usual first time bikes (although I rode my arse off in high school - I just really liked riding.)
First 'true' road bike (purchased from a college friend - it was easily 2 sizes too small. I think it was a 52cm ) a green Univega with shimano 105 (indexed - my first indexed shifters!) down tube shifters, 6 speed rear. Think this was 1991 (prior to this I rode whatever was around... nothing good)
Moved from that to a 58 Specialized Epic with 105 STI (7sp rear) - decided after a year it was not for me - so I decided to take the BIG jump - and I have never looked back - 1993 (or so) Serotta Colorado CR. I guess if you asked me what was my first REAL bike, this would be it. Shimano ultegra 600 STI 8sp rear with ultegra hubs, mavic ceramic open pro rims.
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