My new LANDSHARK

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11-13-2010, 04:09 AM
bcipam

My new LANDSHARK

OK I have had the bike since August - just wanted a chance to ride it before I gave a report. The geometry is alittle different than my old bike (2002 Lemond Zurich). The top tube is shorter, the bike taller, less aggressive positioning. I am 60 and the thought is the bike needs to carry me into my 70's. The craftsmanship is lovely and the bike moves like a dream. It's extremely light and very quick, very responsive.

The paint scheme may get old after awhile but since it is a LANDSHARK I wanted something unique, different and would stand out (the builder will repaint for a small fee). Right now I refer to it as my "hello Kitty" bike... it doesn't look serious until you closely check it out. I like lower gears (since I am old, fat and have bad knees) so check out the new Sram XX cassette - a piece of bling!

I had the bike custom fitted and built up through Main Street Cycles in Santa Maria, CA:

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11-13-2010, 04:12 AM
kermit

Awesome! I love the paint job!
11-13-2010, 04:15 AM
Trekhawk

Gorgeous bike!
I hope you log many happy miles together.:)
11-13-2010, 04:24 AM
Blueberry

Congratulations!! I've heard really good things about Landshark! Love the paint job.
11-13-2010, 04:38 AM
pll

Wow! That is so cool. Congratulations!
11-13-2010, 05:00 AM
warneral

oh goodness that bike rocks!!!!
11-13-2010, 05:05 AM
Bike Chick

What a unique paint job! I love it. Enjoy!
11-13-2010, 05:32 AM
kimikaw

What a beautiful bike! Love how they kept the color scheme all the way through!
11-13-2010, 06:32 AM
rubywagon

Cool paint!
11-13-2010, 06:51 AM
malkin

Nice!
11-13-2010, 08:09 AM
tangentgirl

Very nice!

I noticed you are in OC - why'd you go all the way up to Santa Maria to get it built? Is the shop just that awesome?
11-13-2010, 08:20 AM
hebe

oh my! :covet: That's amazing! I love the beads on the brake cable. I hope you have a ton of fun together!
11-13-2010, 08:42 AM
Kerry1976

Your bike totally rocks! I especially love the paint job - absolutely gorgeous!
11-13-2010, 08:42 AM
redrhodie

Quote:

Originally Posted by bcipam

The paint scheme may get old after awhile but since it is a LANDSHARK I wanted something unique, different and would stand out (the builder will repaint for a small fee).

You would be insane to ever repaint it. That bike is gorgeous. More than that even, it's a work of art.
11-13-2010, 08:59 AM
Bike Writer

That paint job is really cool, I especially like the fork. Congrats on your bike, and many good miles with it.
11-13-2010, 10:19 AM
OakLeaf

Sweet! Love the paint.
11-13-2010, 10:37 AM
emily_in_nc

That is one beautiful bike! I absolutely love the paint job and all the matching parts. I'm also all about the short top tube and low gears. :p
11-13-2010, 11:00 AM
jessmarimba

Oh my gosh it's beautiful!! I want one now :)
11-13-2010, 11:06 AM
blackhillsbiker

Speechless. (drool!)
11-13-2010, 11:39 AM
Catrin

OMG, what fun! Many congratulations!
11-13-2010, 12:18 PM
LilBolt

Oh man...I was just thinking the other day the my bike lust was cured. Apparently not. Slawta really is a craftsman & artist. I never saw bikes that pretty when I lived in Tustin.
11-13-2010, 01:03 PM
Owlie

Dolphin!;)

Beautiful bike!
11-13-2010, 02:22 PM
spindizzy

pretty, pretty, pretty! You've chosen well. Never apologize for what you love. Congrats on your new ride!!
11-13-2010, 02:34 PM
oxysback

Gorgeous! Love the paint and details!
11-13-2010, 03:17 PM
WindingRoad

VERY cool! I'm actually quite jealous. Congrats.:D
11-13-2010, 04:24 PM
bcipam

Thank you everyone for such kind compliments. I debated a long time over the paint job... totally custom is scary 'cause you can go many ways... I just told the builder my vision (I love the blue skies, I love spring and wildflowers, especially California wild roses, I want to be reminded of nature...) and let him do his thing. I was not disappointed.

I used the Santa Maria shop 'cause I know the owner and because he is a known and proven Landshark dealer. Plus need an excuse (well not really) to go to Santa Maria. It's one of my favorite spots on earth - cycling heaven!!!

The shop had a fun time putting the bike together... I picked the components and allowed them to decide about the headset and bottom bracket and small touches. The pink headset? Well I rather have had green, but with such a girly bike, why not go for it!
11-13-2010, 06:00 PM
twin

Wow what a beautiful work of art. Many happy miles on a wonderful bike.
11-13-2010, 07:57 PM
GLC1968

Wow, what a spectacular looking bike! May you have many happy miles together!
11-13-2010, 11:31 PM
roguedog

really cool. i have to say, that's one of.. no.. i think .. that's the nicest land shark i've seen.

well done.. zoom on :)
11-14-2010, 08:02 AM
gnat23

That is wicked cool! LOVE IT!

-- gnat!