Got my New Bianchi!

**ilima** · 03-23-2008, 12:43 PM

Wow! That's a great looking bike.

As to cadence--around 90 rpm is considered optimum. It's a good place to start, but there is obviously variation from person to person. I tend to ride a little high most of the time, more like 95-100.

If your average has been around 70, that's pretty darn low and in pedal mashing territory. It's harder on your knees and less efficient energetically for most folks.

Spinning at 90 will feel strange at first, but you really will get used to it.

Originally Posted by Harley

This is my first road bike since I quit riding in 1991...

WOW, she is great! I did my first ride today, a short 20 miles on rolling/flat to start the "body break in" process and fit feels really good. My LBS did a really great job fitting me to the bike.
I had a computer installed that has cadence. Any advise on what a good cadence is.... high/low/average?

Not sure what to call her yet, I'll need more bonding time. Suggestions welcome.
Just had to share... (took the photo at our frame shop, I'll get a better one with me riding)

**Bron** · 03-23-2008, 01:14 PM

Originally Posted by Red Rock

Awesome Bike!! I remember when my older brother was looking at bikes. I think he checked out a Bianchi at one point. This was back in the 70's and I think they just had the lime green color. Now at least there are choices

Lime green??????

Bianchis are celeste.

That looks like a lovely bike though, I hope you have a lot of fun with it.

**Velobambina** · 03-23-2008, 01:52 PM

Shame on you--

CELESTE GREEN, which is gorgeous!!! I own an Eros Donna, in a lovely bleached Celeste.

For a name, Francesca is nice. You can call her Frankie.

**KnottedYet** · 03-23-2008, 08:47 PM

Beautiful bike! Congratulations!

(BTW, my cadence is pretty much the same as yours.)

**Running Mommy** · 03-23-2008, 09:41 PM

She's a beauty! In fact I have two on my sales floor...

Good taste!!

**rij73** · 03-24-2008, 08:32 AM

Lovely new bike! Enjoy!!!

**rij73** · 03-24-2008, 08:36 AM

Harley, if the brake levers are a big reach, try the Specialized Slim Shims!

http://www.specialized.com/bc/SBCEqP...jsp?spid=30994

**madscot13** · 03-24-2008, 03:51 PM

I drop whatever I am doing to look up at Biachis as I role by. They look so beautiful!

**GLC1968** · 03-24-2008, 04:07 PM

She's a real beauty! Congrats, and have fun naming her!!

**tulip** · 03-24-2008, 06:16 PM

Beautiful, Harley!

**Bad JuJu** · 03-25-2008, 10:14 AM

Bianchis rock! I've got a Veloce (though it doesn't fit me as well as I originally thought it did) in celeste, but that pearl white is gorgeous!

Name suggestion: Bianca? Doesn't that mean "white"? Kinda close to "Bianchi," but worth considering.

**SueSue** · 03-25-2008, 10:44 AM

Your new bike is fabulou! I'd call her "Miss Slick". Have fun!

**Harley** · 03-25-2008, 07:09 PM

I am bonding nicely with Pearl/Little White Wonder/Frankie/Bianca. Getting closer to a name!
She is in the shop today, needing some minor adjustments. Putting on a shorter stem and the 28 rear cog.
Hoping to ride tomorrow, however snow is predicted! Just when the roads were getting clear... Keep reminding myself, it's still March!
I'll post more photos next ride.

**Trekhawk** · 03-26-2008, 12:58 AM

Happy Riding on your new beauty.
I hope the snow stays away for you.

**csr1210** · 03-26-2008, 11:12 AM

Congrats on the bike --she is beautiful!

I think maybe she looks like a Bianca....

but I like Francesca too.

Enjoy,
Christy

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