Ordered my new bike!

[sandra]

CONGRATULATIONS!

What color is she going to be?????

[elk]

That IS SO exciting!!

[emily_in_nc]

Lisa,

What wonderful news! I followed your struggle with your original too-long stem, and your issues with your newer shorter one, and I always felt like your Riv was probably a bit big for you. I think Luna is an excellent choice; they would be at the top of my list if I were in the market for a custom as well. I used to have a steel Terry Isis and could really tell a difference when I switched out the original steel fork for a carbon one. I saved weight and smoothed out even more road chatter on our bumpity rural roads, so I agree with your decision there. I also love the idea of buying a bike made for a woman by a woman, and I think Margo does a great job, judging from the bikes I've seen on her site (I've never seen one in person, unfortunately). I can't wait to hear all about your Luna, the various components you choose, and especially the color! Keep us all posted!

Congratulations!

Emily

[7rider]

Ooo. Congrats on the new bike!
Can't wait to hear all about it, and especially see it and get the skinny on the ride! I do think you will like the carbon fork on the steel frame. It dampens any road vibration and the steering and handling is spot-on.
Are you getting a road frame? Will this bike replace your Rivendell or will it fit another niche in your riding?
Best of luck with the new ride!
(p.s. Seven makes beautiful steel frames, too! Just sayin! )

oh...btw...what's the story with carbon handlebars? What did I miss??

[SheFly]

Congrats on the decision, Lisa! Sounds like it will be a beaut. You will really like the carbon fork - will make a big difference in the plush-ness of the ride.

oh...btw...what's the story with carbon handlebars? What did I miss??

See my pic here about the carbon bar experience I just had - it didn't end so well

That said, I think carbon bars DO have a place - I use them on my road bike, and they are fine.

SheFly

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Thanks fellow bike-ees,
Now of course when a builder tells you 4 months....well, from years of dealing with banjo builders, I tend to automatically think it might wind up being 5-6.
But hey, I always think like that to avoid disappointment....I'd rather be pleasantly surprised when things come earlier than I calculate. I figure I will be riding this bike certainly by April or May.

Since it is months away in any case, this thread will sink down into winter hibernation for the winter. I will certainly post updates if they are interesting or exciting.

Yes, I look forward to the carbon fork- should be a good thing.

Elk- You are right about the warm red being a good color accent for the Pear frame color. The other accent possibilities might be pale sky blue or some sort of medium or dark green that plays off the pear color.

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[short cut sally]

Lisa, congrats on the ordering of the new bike..I think the color will be pretty..as the color of the bartlett pear is stunning, and do agree that maybe a warm red color would accent it well. Are you able to put the colors together on a mock up before actually choosing? Are you keeping the Riv for rainy days and winter conditions? I kept my (not so) old road bike for that such thing..and works out well.

[GLC1968]

Congrats, Lisa! The color choice sounds beautiful and I can't wait to see the final bike!

(Did you ever consider Ti for your new bike? I know it's pricey, but man it rides wonderfully on chip-seal.... and it's light and rust-proof to boot!)