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[QUOTE=jpbayarea]Hey Ladies,
Anyone have this bike? I have been on a specialized Roubaix and really love the ride but want to jump up a bit in perfrormance and kick. I love the feel of carbon but to my surprise when I jumped on the above mentioned bike it felt like a custom bike and rode like a dream.
Hi jpbayarea - I dont have one of these but have read wonderful things about the whole litespeed range. People that own them love them and cant say enough about the great ride.
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09-08-2005, 11:47 AM #1
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Hey Ladies,
Anyone have this bike? I have been on a specialized Roubaix and really love the ride but want to jump up a bit in perfrormance and kick. I love the feel of carbon but to my surprise when I jumped on the above mentioned bike it felt like a custom bike and rode like a dream. Even with no major fitting and a hard as a rock seat it was fantastic, smooth, silky, peppy beyond what I could even push into (25 mile an hour head winds) and even less road vibration than the made for vibration damping Roubaix. I wonder if other women out here are on this bike and what your experience is. It felt like I could ride it out of the shop and on for 100 miles without any body pain.... And, good news is they are now reduced with the 2006's coming in any day.
Thanks in advance for any feedback/thoughts/experiences.
jpbayarea
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09-08-2005, 11:51 AM #2
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09-08-2005, 11:53 AM #3
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hiya! I don't have the Siena... but the Tuscany... I was originally on a Lemond Buenos Aires... and had the same experience as you are describing when I first rode the Tuscany... 2 laps around a parking lot and there was zero doubt that THIS was my new bike!
It climbs great and descends like a dream... very stable, light and fast. I've had it a couple years now and have never once had an urge to even look at a new road bike... I could not be happier with it. I have ridden 5 centuries on it this year so far... just a comfortable, solid ride.There is a fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness".
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09-08-2005, 11:56 AM #4
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Ditto! Just love my Tuscany.
Originally Posted by bikerchick68
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09-08-2005, 11:58 AM #5
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[QUOTE=bikerchick68]hiya! I don't have the Siena... but the Tuscany... I was originally on a Lemond Buenos Aires... and had the same experience as you are describing when I first rode the Tuscany... 2 laps around a parking lot and there was zero doubt that THIS was my new bike!
bikerchick68 - Im so glad you posted Im looking at getting another bike in the future and after reading all the reviews Im thinking the Tuscany might be the way to go. I want to start adding on the miles and this bike seems like it would be made for this.
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09-08-2005, 12:25 PM #6
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trekhawk... cool! I test rode everything I could get my hands on... even stuff that was outta my price range just to feel different bikes... the Litespeed was a no brainer for me... here's my baby...
There is a fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness".
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09-08-2005, 12:36 PM #7
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I got a Litespeed Capella nearly 2 yrs ago, a 2004 model not in their current lineup, and I love it. My son changed a few minor things (stem, handlebar) and it fits really well even tho not a WSD and I am only 5' 3" with longish legs.
Smooth ride, light, yada, yada.
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09-08-2005, 12:37 PM #8
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who makes this bike?
I am treating myself to a new bike too.. We have limited brands here so I think I am off to Madison to look--more information please....
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09-08-2005, 12:53 PM #9
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bikerchick68 - beeeeautiful bike. Now you have done it - I can already visualize the Tuscany parked next to my Trek5000. Things sure will be squeezy in our study soon with all these bikes.
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09-08-2005, 12:58 PM #10
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09-08-2005, 01:20 PM #11
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Bikeaway... this is a Litespeed... see the link above that SadieKate provided for the lineup... NOW is a great time to buy, because as mentioned, they're clearing out this years model to make room for the 06 bikes... Originally Posted by BIKEAWAY
who makes this bike?
I am treating myself to a new bike too.. We have limited brands here so I think I am off to Madison to look--more information please....
Oldbika- I also ride a men's... works better for me as I have a looooong tosro and short legs... I'm 5'7 and ride the 49!
trekhawk... LOL (bad bikerchick!) hehehheeThere is a fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness".
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09-08-2005, 01:41 PM #12
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Used to have a Litespeed Vela (the poor man's model of the range), for just the shortest time, until I noticed a crack in the frame, and it was a one-off on special.
I still pine for it to this day, which makes my Spec Allez Elite very jealous and jumpy.
Litespeed. Mmmmmm. One day we'll be reunited.
Life is Good!
