winddance
09-03-2011, 02:14 PM
I ended up riding an Amira last week and my early reaction is "LOVE." It's fast, super responsive, stable, FUN, and I felt immediately comfortable in the drops, which is not something I've ever had from my current bike. However, I can't seem to find many reviews, and those that I can find are a bit mixed. I have the opportunity to purchase a bike shop demo bike for a pretty killer deal, but I'd like to know other opinions of the Amira outside of what I could get in a short test ride.
Aside from trying Orbea and Giant women's bikes, I did ride a Ruby and a Cannondale Synapse. The Orbea sizing was challenging for me. The Ruby was a nice bike but felt washy to me and I liked the Cannondale's responsiveness, but felt too stretched out. Since that's what I'm trying to fix in looking for a new bike, I really want to avoid starting there. I've had a unisex frame for years but it's no longer working for me.
I'll mainly be training for triathlons, but as I am fickle I'll probably throw in some longer rides, although nothing over a century like some of my fellow California ladies so casually and amazingly do. :)
What are your thoughts and experiences with the Amira? What did you end up getting instead and why? Thanks!
Aside from trying Orbea and Giant women's bikes, I did ride a Ruby and a Cannondale Synapse. The Orbea sizing was challenging for me. The Ruby was a nice bike but felt washy to me and I liked the Cannondale's responsiveness, but felt too stretched out. Since that's what I'm trying to fix in looking for a new bike, I really want to avoid starting there. I've had a unisex frame for years but it's no longer working for me.
I'll mainly be training for triathlons, but as I am fickle I'll probably throw in some longer rides, although nothing over a century like some of my fellow California ladies so casually and amazingly do. :)
What are your thoughts and experiences with the Amira? What did you end up getting instead and why? Thanks!