I've never ridden a titanium bike. How does titanium feel? I mean, for someone who just likes to ride, not race.
I keep going to the Bianchi pictures.... man, those really are pretty bikes! And Campy...
I'm hoping to get a Campy Veloce compact double (on sale at Nashbar for $140) and use the Bikejournal coupon (15% off) next week. Pay day is a'coming and I've already spent my check!
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08-26-2006, 05:54 AM #1
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"If Americans want to live the American Dream, they should go to Denmark." - Richard Wilkinson
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08-26-2006, 05:26 PM #2
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Please excuse the hijack, but roguedog, you've really got us going all over the place!
Originally Posted by KnottedYet
I've never ridden a titanium bike. How does titanium feel? I mean, for someone who just likes to ride, not race.
I keep going to the Bianchi pictures.... man, those really are pretty bikes! And Campy...
I'm hoping to get a Campy Veloce compact double (on sale at Nashbar for $140) and use the Bikejournal coupon (15% off) next week. Pay day is a'coming and I've already spent my check!
I sort of fell into a titanium Seven Axiom. I don't race, I just ride for fitness. My Seven is off the shelf, not custom - although you can customize it to give any sort of ride you like. The Seven is SWEET! I say it rides like silk on the road. Mine is smoooooth. Compliant, quick, responsive, but never harsh. It knows where I want to go before I do.
Two words: Love. It.
Check it out at www.sevencycles.com
BTW, I have a FSA SLK-compact crank on it, and I like that, too.
I do have a soft spot for Bianchis. They are sweet, too. The wheelbase of the Eros I had was much longer than my current bike, so it had a very different ride. Not better, not worse. Just different.
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08-27-2006, 01:13 PM #3
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No worries bout hijack.. always interesting and informative..! hijack away.
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09-15-2006, 09:49 AM #4
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Wow, wish I could engineer a "fall" like that! Originally Posted by Regina
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09-15-2006, 11:41 AM #5
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Giant TCR C3
I've never ridden a steel bike, so I can't comment on the steel versus CF. However, I did buy a Giant TCR C3 less than a month ago, and I love it! I now use it for me long weekend rides, and use my older Specialized Allez for commuting.
Mr. Sheesh has a TCR C1 and two days ago he bought a TCX, the Giant Cross version. He loves them both! I guess we're now a Giant family.
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