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Aw, I love Lucy! Nice bike! How's ti feel?
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10-26-2008, 02:03 PM #1
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The Speed of Lite...
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...or, Here's My "New" Litespeed Solano.
I mentioned on another thread a couple of weeks ago that I was unable to resist the temptation of titanium. In fact, I think I said I was foolish to think I could look at, fondle, and test ride these bikes while still being able to resist the temptation to adopt one.
Adopt one, I did. She's a 2005 Litespeed Solano. I call her Lucy.
I had to spend some time admiring the welds, of course...
And since we all love saddle-talk, I'm trying out the new Bontrager Inform RL right now. (The Terry Butterfly that was on this bike when I bought her was definitely not for me.) So, here's a shot of the Inform RL (WSD) in the 140mm size (I have narrow sit bones.)
If you're *really* interested, there are more pics at http://picasaweb.google.com/dexocracy/Lucy
Last edited by dex; 10-26-2008 at 02:34 PM.
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10-26-2008, 02:45 PM #2
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10-26-2008, 03:11 PM #3
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Heh. I hadn't even work out the I Love Lucy thing yet. And now I can't stop giggling over it.
Originally Posted by redrhodie
Ti feels like a dream--light and smooooth, but not noodle-y. At least, that was the case on the bikes that I looked at--two Litespeeds (a Tuscany and this Solano) and a TiCycles Hyak. I'm told that ti done badly is a mushy mess of a ride, but I haven't experienced that for myself.
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10-26-2008, 03:25 PM #4
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Lucy is luscious!
Everything in moderation, including moderation.
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10-26-2008, 07:09 PM #5
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Oooo...love that handlebar tape!
2008 Trek FX 7.2/Terry Cite X
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2010 Trek FX 7.6 WSD/stock bontrager
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10-26-2008, 07:29 PM #6
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Fizik Microtex. It's my favorite tape. Originally Posted by Zen
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10-26-2008, 07:59 PM #7
zippadee-doo-dah
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I just noticed the cable covering matches it!
Hot damn!
Where did you find this fine machine?2008 Trek FX 7.2/Terry Cite X
2009 Jamis Aurora/Brooks B-68
2010 Trek FX 7.6 WSD/stock bontrager
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10-26-2008, 08:38 PM #8
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She was a Craigslist find. I was actually looking for a bike for a friend when I stumbled across the listing for this. When I saw that it was my size, I couldn't resist checking it out. And once I'd ridden it, I had to have it.
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10-27-2008, 04:47 PM #9
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congrats on the new bike! how are you liking the bontrager saddle so far?
...never met a bike that I didn't wanna ride.
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10-27-2008, 09:17 PM #10
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wow . . . congratulations, Lucy looks like a sweet ride!
Hope you've been getting to enjoy some of the lovely weather we've been having!
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11-02-2008, 04:18 AM #11
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Congrats! Lucy is beautiful. Gosh, what a find. Why can't I ever find stuff like this when I want it, whaa
(bike envy rears her head). Ride her in safety and good health. Thx for sharing.
