The Speed of Lite...

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10-26-2008, 01:03 PM
dex

The Speed of Lite...

...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/SQTVA...0/IMGP7156.JPG

http://lh3.ggpht.com/dexocracy/SQTVL...0/IMGP7172.JPG

I had to spend some time admiring the welds, of course...
http://lh6.ggpht.com/dexocracy/SQTVO...0/IMGP7179.JPG

http://lh6.ggpht.com/dexocracy/SQTVP...0/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/SQTVQ...0/IMGP7182.JPG

If you're *really* interested, there are more pics at http://picasaweb.google.com/dexocracy/Lucy :D
10-26-2008, 01:45 PM
redrhodie

Aw, I love Lucy! Nice bike! How's ti feel?
10-26-2008, 02:11 PM
dex

Quote:

Originally Posted by redrhodie

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.
10-26-2008, 02:25 PM
sgtiger

Lucy is luscious!:cool::D
10-26-2008, 06:09 PM
Zen

Oooo...love that handlebar tape!
10-26-2008, 06:29 PM
dex

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zen

Oooo...love that handlebar tape!

Fizik Microtex. It's my favorite tape. :)
10-26-2008, 06:59 PM
Zen

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

Where did you find this fine machine?
10-26-2008, 07:38 PM
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:)
10-27-2008, 03:47 PM
Beane

congrats on the new bike! how are you liking the bontrager saddle so far?
10-27-2008, 08:17 PM
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!
11-02-2008, 03:18 AM
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:).