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i will soon be getting a road bike (finally) :-)
and i cannot wait 
it will be a 2013 specialized tarmac (the cheapest one).
have wanted a road bike since the mid 80's (i blame greg lemond/those freewheel catalogues with lovely rossin/peugeot bikes in them).
i did have a raleigh elan in the early 90's that i liked a lot,but the front end got bent,when a van pulled out of a roundabout as i had right of way 
anyways,am really looking forward to finally getting a road bike (will be upgrading stuff on it as funds allow).
there's loads of country lanes e.t.c that i have never ridden (as i ride mountain bikes usually).
will post some videos when i pick up the bike (i have a route planned to break it in/including some hills to test my lack of fitness (the ones at lacock/pewsey vale)live in devizes wilts.
am not shaving my legs though 
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Welcome.
The only rule is; if in doubt, #5.
When you say you won't be shaving your legs I assume that is because you've only just started puberty (you did say you were a mtb'er) and don't have many to lose!
Nice one. I hope you enjoy it more than the bmx lol.
Seriously, I think you will enjoy it. The Tarmac is a fast bike. I have the Expert version. I started with the basic Allez though so you are coming in way up the ladder. Good for you mate.
Sweet, nice one bud have just moved down to Shrewton from Scotland, a few nice rides around here!