Got my New Bianchi!

**Harley** · 03-22-2008, 04:37 PM

This is my first road bike since I quit riding in 1991...

WOW, she is great! I did my first ride today, a short 20 miles on rolling/flat to start the "body break in" process and fit feels really good. My LBS did a really great job fitting me to the bike.
I had a computer installed that has cadence. Any advise on what a good cadence is.... high/low/average?

Not sure what to call her yet, I'll need more bonding time. Suggestions welcome.
Just had to share... (took the photo at our frame shop, I'll get a better one with me riding)

**Red Rock** · 03-22-2008, 04:53 PM

Awesome Bike!! I remember when my older brother was looking at bikes. I think he checked out a Bianchi at one point. This was back in the 70's and I think they just had the lime green color. Now at least there are choices

I had a ten year lay off until two years ago. I pulled out my 70's Fugi and started riding it. Then I found out about today's techology and ended up with a Look 555 and Ultegra components. I thought I died and went to heaven. Perhaps you feel the same way.

Congratulations again. May you have many happy miles togerther!

Red Rock

**Harley** · 03-22-2008, 05:05 PM

Thanks Red Rock
Yes, I tried to ride my old Vitus and it was terrible. I have been riding a mountain Bike around town, but it's not the same.
The new technology really does make a difference!! I need all the advantage I can get.

**mimitabby** · 03-22-2008, 05:16 PM

i wish you many happy miles on your lovely Bianchi!

**redrhodie** · 03-22-2008, 05:22 PM

Very cool! She looks like a Francesca to me.

**SandyLS** · 03-22-2008, 06:29 PM

That is a beautiful Bianchi. I've been riding a Bianchi for about three years now and just love mine. I hope you have many happy and safe miles together.

**Bron** · 03-23-2008, 12:14 PM

Originally Posted by Red Rock

Awesome Bike!! I remember when my older brother was looking at bikes. I think he checked out a Bianchi at one point. This was back in the 70's and I think they just had the lime green color. Now at least there are choices

Lime green??????

Bianchis are celeste.

That looks like a lovely bike though, I hope you have a lot of fun with it.

**Velobambina** · 03-23-2008, 12:52 PM

Shame on you--

CELESTE GREEN, which is gorgeous!!! I own an Eros Donna, in a lovely bleached Celeste.

For a name, Francesca is nice. You can call her Frankie.

**KnottedYet** · 03-23-2008, 07:47 PM

Beautiful bike! Congratulations!

(BTW, my cadence is pretty much the same as yours.)

**Running Mommy** · 03-23-2008, 08:41 PM

She's a beauty! In fact I have two on my sales floor...

Good taste!!

**kaybee** · 03-23-2008, 10:29 AM

Congratulations! That is one beautiful bike.

KB

**Trigress** · 03-23-2008, 11:01 AM

What a beauty!

I support the Francesca idea, she does indeed look like a Francesca.

**Harley** · 03-23-2008, 11:40 AM

Hmmm, Francesca, she does look like a Francesca...I was thinking Pearl.
I'll try both out on my next bonding ride.

Maybe an italian name, whatever that may be

**csr1210** · 03-26-2008, 10:12 AM

Congrats on the bike --she is beautiful!

I think maybe she looks like a Bianca....

but I like Francesca too.

Enjoy,
Christy

**RoadBunner** · 03-26-2008, 02:48 PM

Beautiful bike! I really like white bikes--ended up buying a black one...go figure. I saw yours at the LBS and drool!!

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