The Speed of Lite...

[dex]

...or, Here's My "New" Litespeed Solano.

I mentioned on another thread a couple of weeks ago that I was unable to resist the temptation of titanium. In fact, I think I said I was foolish to think I could look at, fondle, and test ride these bikes while still being able to resist the temptation to adopt one.

Adopt one, I did. She's a 2005 Litespeed Solano. I call her Lucy.

http://lh5.ggpht.com/dexocracy/SQTVAvs61dI/AAAAAAAABx8/k2xoyMkBhGc/s400/IMGP7156.JPG

http://lh3.ggpht.com/dexocracy/SQTVLis4AAI/AAAAAAAABzc/9faa54f6r8I/s400/IMGP7172.JPG

I had to spend some time admiring the welds, of course...
http://lh6.ggpht.com/dexocracy/SQTVO53CnOI/AAAAAAAAB0A/rK3vILczC1k/s400/IMGP7179.JPG

http://lh6.ggpht.com/dexocracy/SQTVPkMXNlI/AAAAAAAAB0Q/yHPxifazG1A/s400/IMGP7181.JPG

And since we all love saddle-talk, I'm trying out the new Bontrager Inform RL right now. (The Terry Butterfly that was on this bike when I bought her was definitely not for me.) So, here's a shot of the Inform RL (WSD) in the 140mm size (I have narrow sit bones.)
http://lh6.ggpht.com/dexocracy/SQTVQ922LnI/AAAAAAAAB0Y/7356IIhL-Jg/s400/IMGP7182.JPG

If you're *really* interested, there are more pics at http://picasaweb.google.com/dexocracy/Lucy :D

[redrhodie]

Aw, I love Lucy! Nice bike! How's ti feel?

[dex]

Aw, I love Lucy! Nice bike! How's ti feel?

Heh. I hadn't even work out the I Love Lucy thing yet. And now I can't stop giggling over it. :p:)

Ti feels like a dream--light and smooooth, but not noodle-y. At least, that was the case on the bikes that I looked at--two Litespeeds (a Tuscany and this Solano) and a TiCycles Hyak. I'm told that ti done badly is a mushy mess of a ride, but I haven't experienced that for myself.

[sgtiger]

Lucy is luscious!:cool::D

[Zen]

Oooo...love that handlebar tape!

[dex]

Oooo...love that handlebar tape!

Fizik Microtex. It's my favorite tape. :)

[Zen]

I just noticed the cable covering matches it!
Hot damn!

Where did you find this fine machine?

[dex]

She was a Craigslist find. I was actually looking for a bike for a friend when I stumbled across the listing for this. When I saw that it was my size, I couldn't resist checking it out. And once I'd ridden it, I had to have it. :o:)

[Beane]

congrats on the new bike! how are you liking the bontrager saddle so far?

[NbyNW]

wow . . . congratulations, Lucy looks like a sweet ride!

Hope you've been getting to enjoy some of the lovely weather we've been having!

[Miranda]

Congrats! Lucy is beautiful. Gosh, what a find. Why can't I ever find stuff like this when I want it, whaa:p (bike envy rears her head). Ride her in safety and good health. Thx for sharing:).