Having a mechanic on your side who has already built his own bike on this same frame is wonderful!
Remember- you can always change components later, but not the frame itself.
If this is a stock frame and not custom, then it should only take a matter of weeks, not months, after the frame arrives at your mechanic's shop. It all depends on how many parts you have there waiting when the frame arrives. Work with the mechanic- he knows all the parts that will be needed and can discuss them with you and order them if you don't order them yourself.
Personally I don't think moustache bars are the best choice if you want to ride long distances as you say you do. Road bars (drop bars) give you many different hand position to alternate while you are riding hour after hour. Mimi has some that are shorter reach than most, and the other type often chosen are Salsa Poco bars or Salsa Short and Shallow bars- all particularly good for average proportioned women with shorter arms than men.
I have Nitto Noodle bars for the past year but am changing them out right now for Salsa Poco bars, hoping I will really like them.
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08-05-2007, 04:49 PM #1
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08-05-2007, 06:43 PM #2
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LisaSH - synchronicity... I was thinking about switching my Salsa SnS for a pair of Nitto Noodles!
Those Salsa Casaroll frames are just gorgeous. My LBS usually has at least one built up and ready to sell, and I always stop to look. I've seen them build the Casarolls up in lots of different ways, and they always look good.
Nice choice!"If Americans want to live the American Dream, they should go to Denmark." - Richard Wilkinson
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08-06-2007, 06:17 AM #3
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Hmmm.....what width are you looking for?
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08-06-2007, 09:56 PM #4
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12 more hours until the LBS opens. I feel like the woman in those Mervyn's commercials - open, open, open! I want to start the process now!!!
Thanks for all the advice ladies and I'll let you know how my visit to the shop goes!
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08-06-2007, 10:03 PM #5
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38 or 40 cm. Actually, I'm more likely to replace my Salsa Bell Laps. They are 42 cm and just a titch too wide. Not sure the ergo bump fits me right. Originally Posted by Lisa S.H.
Hmmm.....what width are you looking for?
I have NO complaint about Salsa bars in general. Love them. But those Nittos are pretty. And they have the "old school" drops with no ergo bumps. What didn't you like about them?"If Americans want to live the American Dream, they should go to Denmark." - Richard Wilkinson
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08-07-2007, 09:04 PM #6
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I ordered my frame today!
I'm sooo excited. I went to the shop and the guy who was helping me on Saturday wasn't there, so I worked with another one of the mechanics in the shop. We talked about how much I wanted to spend, what kind of riding I was planning on doing, if I had any preferences, etc. They will recommend a build kit based on that over the next few days and email that to me. Then we'll go back and forth via email until we get to a final decision. I'm really excited that they work this way - seems so much easier for me and for them.
I am realizing that I have a very important decision to make that I haven't even put much thought into - COLOR! The frame is only available in one color, but there's the headset, seat, handlebar tape, etc. that I have to consider. Time to go peruse all the threads with pictures of bikes!
Oh, and, he said I could have it in as soon as 2 weeks! I think realistically it could be more like a month, but I may get it before the rainy season!
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08-07-2007, 09:11 PM #7
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In case you all would like to help me with the color dilemma,
here's a picture of the Casseroll...
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08-15-2007, 10:19 PM #8
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Components are picked (mostly)!
Drivetrain: Shimano 105 165 cm triple crank/10 speed 12-27 cassette [I went with this due to cost - Dura Ace and Ultegra were out of my range]
Brakes: Shimano A550 [The frame dictates long reach brakes, so the selection is somewhat limited. The next step up cost 3x more]
Brake Levers: Shimano 105
Handlebars: Ritchey Biomax 38 cm [I'm not really sure if this will be the right width. My shoulders are 36cm, so I figured I'd go with 38 or 40, but they didn't really have any bars in that size for me to try...]
Stem: Salsa MotoAce 90mm
Headset: not on my parts list, but I think it was a Cane Creek C3 - black
Wheels: Handbuilt on 105 hubs. 700x28cm tires
Accessories: Rack and fenders. I need to ask for bottle cages too. All black. The handlebar tape will be black too
Seatpost: ??? They didn't specify this
Saddle: ??? I need to decide this
Pedals: Speedplay Frogs
So I think that covers it. I might have it as soon as 2 weeks from now. Woohoo! Assuming I can decide on a saddle!
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