The Belleville, for 2010.
I plan on a test ride and may sell the Mariposa (minus the Brooks) when they come in.
I can't remember what he said the price would be, but it was affordable.
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The Belleville, for 2010.
I plan on a test ride and may sell the Mariposa (minus the Brooks) when they come in.
I can't remember what he said the price would be, but it was affordable.
I love that they brought back the old Trek logo!
ETA: bummer about the one piece bar-and-stem, though. http://www.cyclingnews.com/features/...y-fisher/84079 I like tilting my promenade bars. But I'm *sure* I could find a way to cope! ;)
Yeah, they chose style over function on that one.
I swore I'd never buy another Trek :rolleyes:
Oh, I like that one! Hands over ears...la la la la la la la. I certainly can go one year without a bike purchase, can't I?
Good thing I already have a mixte.
Bad thing it fits Knott better than me. La la la la la ....
If they brought back the 420, or did the 520 with a purple to green fade paint job I'd be in trouble.
Does anyone else think this looks like a "poor man's Rivendell Yves Gomez" ;)
http://www.rivbike.com/products/list/bicycle_models
trek420, I saw their Betty Foy at Harris's the other day- she's cute!
Yeah, something about this one doesn't do it for me. I like the riv ones and the Soma Buena Vista. I especially like the one that somebody just Xtracycled into a super cool haulin machine.
Your mariposa has so much more personality! but if the trek ends up being easier to ride or get on, I'll let you sell it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Zen
That bike does indeed have personality :)
now you're making me feel bad.
It's okay, you guilt trip me whenever I wanna sell the flaming surly.
Earlier this year I bought a Soma Buena Vista frame, but I haven't had the time to decide on components to build it up. My DH recently "retired" and immediately took a new job in NC, and I'm carless during my extended visits to our temporary second home.
So I decided to buy the Trek Belleville and ride it here for awhile to learn what I like and don't like. I'll then finish building the Buena Vista and sell the Belleville.
My first impressions after its intro ride last night and a longer 14 mile recreational cycle today ...
Likes:
- Dynamo powered front and back lights are great and are actually bright enough (although I am likely to use additional lights).
- Upright riding position for urban, recreational cycling
- Moustache style handlebars
- Cream & grey color scheme, brown leather accents
Dislikes:
- Did I mention heavy? As in, heavier than one of our tandems ...
- Only three gears ... I will need more for the hills
- Wish they had figured out a clever way to include storage for a lock and essential tools
I haven't had a chance to try the front and rear racks ... or how effective the fenders are in keeping me dry in the rain.