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    She's Here! My new Wilier

    So here are the pics. I am NOT an accomplished photographer, so for now, this is the best I can do. It's a 2013 Wilier Gran Turismo with full 2013 Campagnolo Chorus (11-speed and a compact 34/50). The wheels are the mid-profile Campagnolo Eurus 2-way (I have Vredestein Tri-comp clinchers on it now, but like the option of tubless later) and I put one of my Selle Italia Ldy Trans Am (no longer made ) saddles on it. Shimano carbon Ultegra pedals.

    I took it out yesterday for the first ride and am in LOVE. It's just a great ride. I told them that I wanted it to be less aggressive than my Klein, but they set it up a little too relaxed, I think, so I'm going to ride it for a bit and then probably go back and get either a 0 degree rise stem (this one is about 35, I think) or maybe just flip this stem (which may make it too aggressive). I ride a lot in my drops and even in my drops, I feel a little more upright than I want. Also I think I may need to have the saddle set back a little bit. Good news is... free fittings for life on the bike, so, I can fiddle as much as I want with this. I am, at the outset, though, absolutely THRILLED! Here she is...

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    Last edited by velo; 02-10-2013 at 06:20 AM.
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