Rivendell magic?

[Trekhawk]

Hey, then don't perpetuate it!

Funny thing, our LBS has starting carrying both Colnago and De Rosa -- because they make steel frames. Apparently there is a demand for Italian steel again. That De Rosa Neo Primata in red makes my heart sing. Thank goodness the frame in the shop is too large. Whew.

Should I tell you that there is a De Rosa Neo Primata on Ebay and I think its your size????

Trek-I like spending others money-hawk

[SadieKate]

Whew. Too small and wrong color.



Has to be the Faema.

[mimitabby]

Yep, those bikes are beautimous.

but look how close the rear tire is to the seat tube. uh uh.. not for me.
(see, I'm learning. but sheesh, those Mercian's THAT's scary.

[roguedog]

Here's my latest drool bike:

http://www.mariposabicycles.com/650b-touring.html

[SadieKate]

(see, I'm learning. but sheesh, those Mercian's THAT's scary.

What's scary?

[mimitabby]

Scary because I already tried to call them but for some reason my calling card that works for Italy won't work for their phone number (it's supposed to)
Scary because they are beautiful, exotic, and have room for fenders.
Scary because once again I am looking at something FAR AWAY.

[SadieKate]

But your bike shop can work with them on the sizing and angles. Mimi, did you have a fit done with a Serotta Fit bike or something similar? Not the Bianchi. The fitter will put you into the right position on a fit bike and let you sit and spin awhile. He can't do this on your own bike as the position may be completely different.

Oh, and yeah for looking at Mercians.

[mimitabby]

Raleighdon says that the Serotta fit is based on men's sizes and might not be good for me. ??