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  1. 07-31-2008, 07:00 PM #1
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    Is that Volpe at a shop nearby? Can you just take your husband to the shop so he can test-ride it? That way you can see if the bike is a good fit, and also if he likes it... or were you trying to make this sort of a surprise gift?
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    no...ebay....it's a gamble!!!
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    i did it!!

    yipes!! I bought the new Volpe. I think it will fit him well and he will LOVE it. He would never buy it for himself....

    I remembered test riding it and absolutely ZIPPING up a very steep hill...

    say Yay!!! what a GREAT idea

    So now it's time to sell my Globe....
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    Quote Originally Posted by elk View Post

    So now it's time to sell my Globe....
    But, but, but, your Globe is so *cute*! You can't sell her! She's beautiful! She has personality!

    (and don't tell me what size she is and what you're gonna ask, cuz I have 5 bikes now and I'm flirting with danger already! )
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    Sell the Globe. Own bikes that will be ridden a lot.
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    I know she's adorable....but I could never really get comfy on her...I was always squirming around...and I don't think I realized what "fit" meant until I got on my 47cm Aurora and didn't have to move a thing (until I started mokeying around with the bars...monkey bars....)

    She's a 53cm step through.....

    Lisa...I carefully studied the numbers and talked to other Volpe men who all recommended the 58...he wouldn't feel comfortable on a bigger rather than smaller bike...the next size in a Volpe is a 61... He didn't learn to ride until he was in college (!!!!!) and is still building his confidence...Your cool DH looks much more relaxed physically. He's probably more stretchy....

    When I test rode, the 49 was too big for me...and often I can at least ride 49.
    Anyway I hope you're wrong cause it's already on the way...!!!

    It's a crazy caper I just ran...I'm not impulsive... I just think it's the right thing...
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    Quote Originally Posted by elk View Post

    Lisa...I carefully studied the numbers and talked to other Volpe men who all recommended the 58...he wouldn't feel comfortable on a bigger rather than smaller bike...the next size in a Volpe is a 61... He didn't learn to ride until he was in college (!!!!!) and is still building his confidence...Your cool DH looks much more relaxed physically. He's probably more stretchy....

    When I test rode, the 49 was too big for me...and often I can at least ride 49.
    Anyway I hope you're wrong cause it's already on the way...!!!
    Sounds like maybe you did get the right size for him. Your'e right, my DH is kind of 'stretchy'.

    I hope it's a hit! Post photos!
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    Quote Originally Posted by elk View Post
    yipes!! I bought the new Volpe. I think it will fit him well and he will LOVE it.
    Remember to post pictures when it comes in!!!
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    It's supposed to arrive Thursday. He gave us clipless pedals, cleats and I asked for an adjustable stem...he threw it all in.

    We'll see if it arrives in good condition (uh oh UPS) ...and if it does I would recommend this seller...who has quite a few higher end bikes for decent prices.

    I'm excited. NOw we'll have matching quality bikes...I think the Volpe and the Aurora are pretty close in that dept.....
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    Hey is this the green Volpe whose color is called "Gang Green"????
    If so- I've always LOVED that!
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    Yes...Gang Green..awful name, nice color!


    and fyi ...here's a conversation about Volpe sizes that helped me decide on a 58...just for your reading pleasure...
    http://www.bikeforums.net/archive/in.../t-134318.html
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