Check out my new bike!!!!!

**Trek-chick** · 05-09-2011, 06:44 AM

A Bianchi Via Nirone 7 Dama Bianca. It was love at first sight

This is my first real road bike and I absolutely love it!!! I had to have a Celeste Bianchi since the first time I saw one. It has full Sora components and a compact double. I wanted a bike with at least 105 but, it was not offered in celeste and I knew I would not be happy in the long run. I do plan to upgrade parts as needed though.

Even though I own a Trek 520 touring bike (most road like bicycle I own), I had to have the guys show me how to shift and release the brakes before I left the LBS, when I took her home Saturday. This is all new to me. This bike actually fits me better than the Trek.

I can not believe how light and fast this bike is. I love going fast

I took her to the local park this weekend to get the feel for shifting and basically "get to klnow my new bike". I have mountain clipless pedals on it as advised by my LBS. I already had shoes and since I plan to do a lot of centuries, he suggested mountain bike pedals for the walkability. I have not clipped in yet since i am just learning and wanted to get the feel for a new bike first.

I plan to use this bike on the Zoo-de-Mack in two weeks and do my first century this Fall.

First ride at the park...

Even the head badge is sexy...IMO

**zoom-zoom** · 05-09-2011, 06:52 AM

Damn, that is HOT! I love the celeste blue bikes!

**Susan126** · 05-09-2011, 06:54 AM

Dang that is a beautiful bike! Many happy rides together!

**Norse** · 05-09-2011, 07:58 AM

Gorgeous!

**Desert Tortoise** · 05-09-2011, 08:42 AM

She's a beauty!

**Grits** · 05-09-2011, 08:50 AM

I love the color! It's beautiful. Many happy miles!

**Bike Writer** · 05-09-2011, 09:24 AM

WOW, that bike is beautiful. Love that COLOR!

**Biciclista** · 05-09-2011, 09:24 AM

what a beautiful bike!

**VeganBikeChick** · 05-09-2011, 09:47 AM

Love the color, too! Beautiful wheels

**Geonz** · 05-09-2011, 10:30 AM

You are going to be unstoppable

Keep tweaking the fit... that century will FLY BY.

**spokewench** · 05-09-2011, 10:34 AM

Lovely bike - hope you enjoy her

**Trek-chick** · 05-09-2011, 11:00 AM

Originally Posted by Geonz

You are going to be unstoppable

Keep tweaking the fit... that century will FLY BY.

Thanks everyone....I love the Celeste color...now if I can only find a matching helmet. I know Giro made one a few years ago (black and celeste) but, I can not find any celeste ones now.

I had a fitting when I picked the bike up Sat. and plan to just ride her as is for a while until I make any changes (if any). I did have some soreness but, I think it was mainly from not being on a bike all winter long. I have barely gotten out this season. Only a few times on the Trek, and that was just to experiment with clipless pedals.

Surprisingly, the stock saddle has not been too bad. Did 17 miles yesterday

. I only had to adjust the tilt of the saddle so far.

**emily_in_nc** · 05-09-2011, 06:27 PM

Ooh, that's gorgeous! Just out of curiosity, what size is it? It looks little (and cute!)

**TrekTheKaty** · 05-09-2011, 06:34 PM

WooHoo. Zoo de Mac! (I can't make it this year). You go girl--DH and I agree--great color

**extra-vert** · 05-09-2011, 06:36 PM

You're making me want a new bike!

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