New bike... conceived.

[mimitabby]

Well, I did it.

I got fitted last night for a bike. Bob made measurements of me, of my Bianchi,
and sat down on his computer and made this picture.

He asked me about handlebars, quill stem, pedals, all that stuff.
The only thing he hasn't nailed down is color. As you can see, it's not the right color yet, but .. that's no big deal... we have time.

It's 831 steel and of course campy gruppo...

[FreshNewbie]

Congruts on new baby? Boy or girl, name? Many many happy rides, please post pictures when it's complete and he (your mechanic) will deliver it. :o

[roguedog]

Wow.. cool, Mimi.. Uh.. was it good for you?



Sorry.. I'm being bad again.

That's very exciting. Seriously, did you enjoy the experience? Did you learn a lot?


Huh.. just noticed your chainstay length. I thought it'd be longer? Like more touring like or light touring like? (I talk as if I know what the hell I'm talking about)..

[Bikingmomof3]

Sweet looking bike Mimi. :cool: I would ask technical questions, if I knew any. What colours are you hoping for? How long before the baby is born?

[Trek420]

What's the gestation period on a bike?

[spazzdog]

Call Chris... he can tell us the gestation for a SEVEN :D

[mimitabby]

This bike should be built in about 2 months.
I am nervous, so I get quiet and UNenthusiastic. Later I'll get excited.
when it comes out with all the right parts, unlike the last one..

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

I'd to know what kind of riding you are planning to be doing on this bike as opposed to your Bianchi....any difference in the intended uses?

[mimitabby]

The biggest difference of course is when I am riding this bike the people behind me won't get mud in their faces.
It should fit me better. I will be riding it everywhere i have ridden the bianchi. It is also lighter and will have components the Bianchi doesn't have.

I will sell the Bianchi on Ebay or Craig's list.
When I bought the Bianchi, it was sort of a test bike. Will I like road biking? I wasn't sure. I didn't spend a fortune on it, so if I didn't like it, I wouldn't be out so much dough.

[SouthernBelle]

Hey Mims,

I like the fade paint job in the pic.

Get us a component list!

Campy I get, Bars? 3x10?

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

The biggest difference of course is when I am riding this bike the people behind me won't get mud in their faces.
It should fit me better. I will be riding it everywhere i have ridden the bianchi. It is also lighter and will have components the Bianchi doesn't have.

I will sell the Bianchi on Ebay or Craig's list.
When I bought the Bianchi, it was sort of a test bike. Will I like road biking? I wasn't sure. I didn't spend a fortune on it, so if I didn't like it, I wouldn't be out so much dough.

Oh, I didn't know you were planning to sell the Bianchi afterwards. I guess you are doing that to economize? I get so nervous having to put my bike in a shop because I don't have another bike to ride when it is out of commission. I worry about something major happening to my Rambouillet because it means I would have SEVERE biking withdrawal until I got it fixed or replaced.

I don't understand how your new bike is going to be lugged steel, have fenders, other components the Bianchi doesn't have, and yet still be lighter weight than the Bianchi- :confused: Sounds intriguing- help me understand how this is possible. Is your Bianchi steel as well?
I love that you are getting a really custom fit from a great local builder.
All that bad taste from the "other" experience will be wiped clean away now. :)

Picking the color scheme is going to be the most FUN part, I imagine! :D
Two months!- that's a GREAT time frame I think! Lucky girl...

[mimitabby]

The Bianchi is steel. The Davidson will not be lugged steel, it will be tig welded instead. I will have lugs on my fork. (forks?)

Selling the Bianchi has some to do with Economy and some to do with SPACE
I already have my Raleigh hybrid bike, which will get some fat tires soon.
I don't WANT to sell my Bianchi (made in Italy and all that)
but it seems prudent. :)


COLOR? It's not going to be PURPLE, it's going to at least have LOTS of ORANGE

[Triskeliongirl]

She is beautiful! She will be light because Reynolds 853 steel has a very high strength to weight ratio. I just LOVE my reynolds 853 steel bike, even more than my titanium bike. Will it fit your 700c wheels? You may want to keep your bianchi for when she is in the shop. I am not sure you'll get that much for her on ebay, relative to what you invested in her to make her fit you.

[mimitabby]

Oh, Trisk, I know I won't get what I put into it, but I am hoping for about $700.

That sketch is with 700 wheels. He was a little concerned about that but when he saw the Bianchi and measured it (actual top tube on the bianchi is more like 53 cm!!!) he told me we had lots of room for 700c tires AND fenders.

[7rider]

Ooooo!!!
Our family is growing!! :D
Congratulations, Mimi!

[snapdragen]

This is so cool mimi - I'm betting you are going to be so happy with this new steed. Especially after your last adventure. I understand being nervous and quiet. I do the same thing. Congratulations!

I vaguely remember there being a site where you could play with paint colors - anyone remember it?

[Trek420]

Call Chris... he can tell us the gestation for a SEVEN :D

The Gestation period of my custom Mondonico was about 6 months from conception to delivery from Italy including paint. She was worth the wait. Speaking of which, has anyone seen or heard anything about Lenutsich (sp?) baby? Sorry for the drift, I'll hold my line. :) :cool:

[SouthernBelle]

I vaguely remember there being a site where you could play with paint colors - anyone remember it?

Can't you do that on the Trek site?

[7rider]

Can't you do that on the Trek site?

I thought it was the Serrotta site.

[Jo-n-NY]

What a wonderful looking bike and you will have it just in time for prime riding season. I will look forward to seeing your bike when you have possession of it.

~ JoAnn

[SouthernBelle]

You can do some color play on the trek site for design of a project one bike. I played with it a little last night.

[mimitabby]

Yes, you can play on the Trek site, but you can't change the design, I already
have a good idea about what colors I want, but I am not sure of how I want to design it.

The Serotta site is DOWN FOR MAINTENANCE (the designing part I mean)

[7rider]

When my DH was ordering up his Seven, he had some ideas on paint color, but not design. My brother-in-law was able to do some really creative ideas in MSWord, drawing a basic frame (diamond + fork) with "Insert - Picture - AutoShapes - Basic shapes". He then colored in the blocks and got some neat, stylized color schemes that were very helpful. There's a way to even fade/blend colors, but I forget how he did it.
It's an option....

[Dianyla]

Congrats! May the consummation be as much fun as the conception! :p

[sgtiger]

Congrats again for getting your custom bike. I'm glad that you don't have to wait too long for it. The design is a beauty and I'm sure the real thing will be even more so. :D ;)

[Trekhawk]

Oooh new bike. Cant wait to see some pics of your custom baby when she arrives.

Have fun picking out your paintwork.:)

[Batbike]

ENJOY! I have read the threads on your last "adventure into custom buying" and realize it was not so enjoyable. I just KNOW this adventure will be MUCH MORE fun ... instinct. :cool: :D ;) :)