I decided to go with 650s...
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I decided to go with 650s...
we all can't wait to see what your new bike looks like!
Me too. :D
What do you think of blood red metallic for a paint scheme?
I think it sounds perfect! (That's what I'm getting when I get my custom bike.)Quote:
Originally Posted by Susan Otcenas
Yo Susan,
Good choice on the wheel size. I don't know what fork you are going with, but if you are interested in a carbon option that isn't all aero-like in how it looks (read, massive blades), tell Natalie I have a pile of 650c Reynolds Ouzo Pro's I snatched up from Serotta about a year ago--1" steerer, all carbon. I'm happy to sell her/you one. Maybe she has other options in mind, but in 650c this would be the way to go, as any replacement steel fork would also likely take a 1" steerer. Good price, too.
Have fun!
Beautiful!Quote:
Originally Posted by Susan Otcenas
Sounds absolutely lovely!Quote:
Originally Posted by Susan Otcenas
I prefer to think of it as "ruby slippers red." Not so gory.Quote:
Originally Posted by Susan Otcenas
Except for the witch who had a house fall on top of her so you could take the ruby slippers from her dead feet?Quote:
Originally Posted by divingbiker
Yeah, well, there is that. But I prefer to think of them on Dorothy's feet.Quote:
Originally Posted by Catriona
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Ruby Red Slippers, I like that! The Wizard of Oz is one of my all time favorite movies. And, my sister's name is Dorothy. Hhhhmmm, maybe I'll need a Wizard of Oz nickname for my bike. It's a little bike with little wheels. Maybe I'll call it Munchkin!
Or you could name your new ride "Nessarose" after the witch whose slippers they were before Dorothy dropped a house on her. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Susan Otcenas
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Originally Posted by GLC1968
Even better!
I've got 700's so that my DH and I can share tubes on the ride--if needed. Seems silly, but my sis and her DH had different tires and it can be stressful on a long ride with multiple flats.
I am a little late to chime in. Obviously from this thread it is "to each her own"!
I had a 43 cm Trek w/ 650c wheels. I was jus so excited that I could find a road bike to fit me at 4'10". After a few years I wanted more and I really wanted 700c wheels. Call me crazy but I felt having smaller wheels put me at a disadvantage with all those w/ 700.
Also it was hard to find ANYONE that carried a bike small enough to ride and check out. And I wanted carbon. I wanted a "step up" as I had been riding for a while and thought I could move up from my entry level bike.
I ended up w/ a Lemond (yep, my LBC carries Treks and Lemonds only--but I love my bike guy). It is a 45..yep pretty tall for me..I don't have much room when standing. But I got my 700c wheels and believe it or not this bike "fits" me better. (yes WSD)--but the feel when I am on it is great.
So it be the 700c or that I am in better shape or the sleek carbon bike I "feel" at less of a disadvantage. So probably all in my head.
So moral of the "thread"--to each their own. What fits and looks good to you.
I always just carried extra tubes and never really had an issue with needed a replacement "wheel".
I am happy on my new "big girl bike w/ big girl wheels". But not all would be.
Happy pedaling!