luna bikes?

[caligurl]

do any of you have a luna? what is your opinion? what little i've been able to find is all good! (i read the wonderful review at girlbike.com)

i'm really really thinking of getting one.. and i have the "hardest" part done.. well.. at least for now.. i have my colors! lol!

before i showed him luna's site.. my hubby was planning on my next bike being an all carbon... but from what i'm reading in my research.. it appears that good steal can be almost as good/comfortable ride as a luna.. plus i would do the upgrades that include a carbon fork and the other carbon parts (rear i thing)

give me your feedback, opinions.. even other suggestions! i'm early in the game on this and have a lot of time to change my mind!

[CorsairMac]

Have not a clue what they're like - but heres what I will say! She is the only female bike maker that I've heard of and shes about 55 miles away from me! So when I reach the point I can afford a custom - it'll either be a Rivendell or a Luna!

[caligurl]

that reminds me! i want to put her address in my gps and see how long of a drive it would be for HER to take the measurements vice me and hubby doing them!

(am i bad or what!?!)

i'm jealous you are so close!!!!!

[CorsairMac]

well if you decide to get one - I would be More than willing to go up there and test ride it for you! ya know, check on the progress, things like that! Bring it home and keep it warm until its done. Ya know, the little things we do for our friends!

[ctwirlee]

I recently got a custom Gunnar Roadie frame, and built it up with Easton Carbon components, an FSA compact carbon crank, and the new Ultegra 10 speed.

With no luggage, it weighs in at just 18 lbs. (52 cm frame). Lightweight steel is a sweet ride, it can be refinished, and holds up well should you crash. If your heart is not set on carbon, it's worth a look.

Gunnar/Waterford workmanship is top of the line.

[SadieKate]

Originally posted by CorsairMac
She is the only female bike maker that I've heard of and shes about 55 miles away from me!

Well, she's more than 55 miles away, but what about Georgena Terry? I believe she was the first. I don't know if she does custom builds any longer, but she has grown her bike line and women-specific-products into a nice company.

[caligurl]

i've read some about terry bikes too... but i really don't like the look of the small front wheels... plus i didn't see anything on her site about custom...

[caligurl]

Originally posted by ctwirlee
I recently got a custom Gunnar Roadie frame, and built it up with Easton Carbon components, an FSA compact carbon crank, and the new Ultegra 10 speed.

funny you shoule mentions gunnar! my hubby was asking about biked in general and someone mentioned gunnar and how happy they were were their bike!

[ctwirlee]

All the guys that work at my LBS use Gunnars for their road bikes, and upgrade their components as their whims and technology progress.

The Gunnar Roadie frame is a very (very) responsive ride. The new OS2 tubing is about an lb. lighter than the former 853. I highly recommend Gunnar. It's an economical way to get a custom, great workmanship, great customer service. (Like getting an "economy" Waterford). Custom paint jobs are available, too.

Mine's a light metallic green....

[CorsairMac]

I knew Terry was female-specific but I didn't realize they did custom bikes?