Green is faster, but black is more comfortable and causes less wind buffeting.

 

Oh yeah, and take the MSF course, it'll save your life! It also helps you with insurance and licensing. Not to mention it comes in a variety of assorted flavors and is sugar free.

 

welcome to KF

 

Wear your gear, be careful, don't ride above your limits, don't try to keep up with more advanced riders, and be careful of cars.

That is a lot of bike for a new rider. Try to stay alive.

 

Welcome to the kf be safe and take your time learning your new bike, give yourself alot of room for error.

 

Pair of frame sliders might not be such a bad idea... just in case. It would be a shame to lose that beautiful bike to a accident or error. A good pair will help protect what's on the inside bc that's what really matters. Granted accidents can happen to anyone regardless of experience out there, but they seem to happen on a more frequent basis to us newbies. I'm over a full year in and accident free so far (knock on wood). Have fun, be safe, and welcome to your newaddiction.

 

I won't be subtle because asphalt hurts: Don't do stupid ****.

Go GREEN!

 

That's some good advice.