The Speed of Lite...

[dex]

...or, Here's My "New" Litespeed Solano.

I mentioned on another thread a couple of weeks ago that I was unable to resist the temptation of titanium. In fact, I think I said I was foolish to think I could look at, fondle, and test ride these bikes while still being able to resist the temptation to adopt one.

Adopt one, I did. She's a 2005 Litespeed Solano. I call her Lucy.





I had to spend some time admiring the welds, of course...




And since we all love saddle-talk, I'm trying out the new Bontrager Inform RL right now. (The Terry Butterfly that was on this bike when I bought her was definitely not for me.) So, here's a shot of the Inform RL (WSD) in the 140mm size (I have narrow sit bones.)


If you're *really* interested, there are more pics at http://picasaweb.google.com/dexocracy/Lucy

[redrhodie]

Aw, I love Lucy! Nice bike! How's ti feel?

[dex]

Aw, I love Lucy! Nice bike! How's ti feel?

Heh. I hadn't even work out the I Love Lucy thing yet. And now I can't stop giggling over it.

Ti feels like a dream--light and smooooth, but not noodle-y. At least, that was the case on the bikes that I looked at--two Litespeeds (a Tuscany and this Solano) and a TiCycles Hyak. I'm told that ti done badly is a mushy mess of a ride, but I haven't experienced that for myself.

[sgtiger]

Lucy is luscious!

[Zen]

Oooo...love that handlebar tape!

[dex]

Oooo...love that handlebar tape!

Fizik Microtex. It's my favorite tape.