Is this it????

[elk]

http://cgi.ebay.com/2004-Bianchi-Ero...QQcmdZViewItem

Bianchi Eros frame fork stem size 49... should I?????

Am I totally out of control or what!!???

[mimitabby]

are you prepared to build a bike?
if not, there will be more...
it seems like a fine frame though

[elk]

what would be a good offer...?

[mimitabby]

I paid $700 for an entire Bianchi Veloce 2002 bike(on ebay). I wouldn't go very high for just the frame. gee, wheels alone are going to be a couple hundred dollars.

On the other hand, if it's easier for you to buy the bike in pieces, go for it.
But I'll bet a bike is going to appear your size soon, all ready to ride.

[nic840]

This listing might help you put things in a little perspective...too bad it isn't your size or I would go look at it for you! Good luck on your search!

http://sacramento.craigslist.org/bik/462703011.html

[Eden]

Just FYI - If I'm not mistaken the Eros Donna is a WSD bike - and given your long torso proportions it may be difficult to fit you on a WSD - they are generally designed for those of us who are short torso/longer legs.

[KnottedYet]

Hate to say it, I'd wait and buy a bike you can ride BEFORE you buy. You are still considering different geometries and figuring out what you like/want.

Ride first. Buy later.

[Xrayted]

Uh, don't know if this would work for you... http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/bik/467178514.html

[Xrayted]

or this? http://portland.craigslist.org/clc/bik/466852865.html

I'm not enabling at all.

[elk]

you guys are so sweet!!! thank you !!

I have calmed down.. I just need to go foot shopping (butt shopping)

I did find a shop that has the Surly CC and the Salsa...AND they are a rivendell dealer. Super nice on the phone! I'm going to try and get up there tommorrow. (Revolver Bikes)

I could be in deep....!!! But you know...I am just so freakin thrilled to have discovered excercise that I LOVE...and that's worth throwing support at...

[sandra]

I'm enjoying sitting back watching you Elk. You have been bit by the exact same bug that I have. I'm glad to see that I'm not the only one with the disease.

Edited to add: here's the part I hate. Just when you think you have THE PERFECT BIKE....along comes a better oner! Drives me insane.

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Sandra,
The key is this: Happiness is loving what you have. (that goes for both material and other things in life)
Remember- there will ALWAYS be millions of bikes better than yours. And there will always be millions of bikes worse than yours. One could buy a bike a week and still not be happy. It's all in your "frame of mind" (pun intended).

Just find a bike that fits you right and is right for the task you want it to do....and then put your heart and soul into making that bike truly wonderful and LOVE that particular bike for its own special uniqueness.
This system still might require several bikes, depending on the different riding needs you have (speed, errand/fun, long distance, mountain, etc.).

Now, if you are perfectly happy with buying bike after bike and continually looking for something better or a new thrill (NOT saying this is you, Sandra), then there is no "problem". But if one is distressed by repeatedly seeking to buy another bike, then one might look inwards to find the solution.

[sandra]

Yep, it's that old saying "happiness is wanting what you have, not having what you want."

Thanks Lisa for the reminder.

[mimitabby]

Lisa there are NOT MILLIONS of bikes better than mine. Maybe hundreds, but NOT millions.

[sandra]

sigh. she's not talking about YOURS Mimi, she's talking about MINE.