New purchase: GT Grade Alloy 105

Hi All.  Had my first ride on my new GT Grade yesterday and it was awesome! I am used to riding either a full suspension hybrid, or a much harsher 15-year old Cannondale Silk Road, so this bike was a perfect combo of speed and comfort.  Granted I don't have a carbon or steel bike to compare against and it was a little harsh in spots.  But still, the geometry is relaxed enough to where I could full stretch my back up occasionally, and it felt faster than my Cannondale.  

I did about 32 miles which for me is close to a record for a single day. My goal is to get up to 45 by end of the season.   

Some pics attached.  Other than the Cateye and phone mount, the only thing I added was an extra layer of handlebar tape, a mirror and new Look pedals.  Oh, and I added a gel cover to the saddle to protect my delicate butt! 

Zurichman wrote:Congrats and keep riding I don't know a lot about this bike but if it has tubeless rims I would go tubeless before I added double handle bar tape. 

Enjoy
Zman