Question for Bianchi riders/enthusiasts

[michelem]

Yay! Thanks for the update.

They've been very patient with all my goofy questions. I'm so looking forward to a detailed report of your trip!

[Crankin]

They are a great company, but I can't go on a trip with them, because of their bike situation. Too bad....

[ace]

Why's that, Robin? What bike situation? I'm curious. Even if you're not crazy about their bike choices, you can always bring your own.

[michelem]

So, I just heard back from Jewel at CC and they do have women's specific road bikes - the Bianchi DB She.

http://www.bianchiusa.com/007_db_she.html

I'm getting more and more excited now that I know they will have a bike that fits me!

Ace, you might want to take a look . . .

[ace]

Thanks, Michele. I emailed Jewel to ask about the wsd bikes. She must be ready to strangle me by now

I'm on the final countdown...my three week vacation starts after friday. I went and got some euros today. Now all I gotta do is pack!!!

[michelem]

Well, then, she can strangle us both! I've been a never-ending supply of questions.

[Crankin]

Our very close friends did a fabulous trip with CC, so when we were planning our 25th anniversary trip we seriously considered them. At the time I was riding a 47 cm Trek 5200 wsd and there was nothing even remotely in their stock that would fit me. I don't care which brand I ride on a tour, but the sizing CC had was totally like they had never seen a short person before. I have a different bike now, with different geometry, but still, it fits me. We have not had particularly good luck with shipping bikes, even in very good hard cases. Plus, the TSA breaks all the locks off of the case, which on a suitcase, I don't care, but on a bike case, I do. I guess I am not willing to do all of that work to make the bike fit (bringing a stem, etc). That's why we went with Trek Travel, and we were able to ride bikes pretty much like the ones we had at the time (even better, in my case).
I actually was thinking of applying for a job there, or even volunteering when I stop working, just to be in a "bike" atmosphere.

[ace]

That makes sense, Robyn. I'm glad you found a tour company that works for you. If you ever wanted to try CC again, sounds like (per Michele) they now have smaller wsd Bianchis.

Cheers,
Amy