Thorn, yes, I've learned more, certainly! The note for the 2002 Mad says it typically fits a 5'9" - 5'10" rider, and I'm definitely 5'10", so I thought it'd be okay. Georgena said she couldn't recommend it, given my inseam. (Of course, this makes me want to buy one of her bikes even more!)
She said she doesn't have a smaller Mad "with a straight bar" to be added to the list. I take it that "straight bar" refers to the handlebar? If so, dropped bars would not be a deal breaker for me, and I wrote back to let her know that.
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12-28-2009, 06:42 AM #1
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12-28-2009, 07:43 AM #2
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Georgena Terry is one of my heros....an engineer who saw a need and not just developed a product, but defined a segment of the industry. And, unlike some heros, when I've had dealings with her, her hero status only grows--she's quite a down-to-earth person. Also, like good engineers, a straight shooter. Hence, telling you, no, the bike won't fit.
Have you watched some of her videos? She's got some on frame design and simple road repairs.
Yep, straightbar would be hybrid/mountain bike style; drops would be road bike style. It is a matter of preference. Drops give you more hand positions, but not all of them are near the brakes; straightbars tend to sit you higher (although not always) and can give you better handling while your hands are still near the brakes. But, those points can be argued by anyone who believes strongly one way or the other.
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12-28-2009, 08:19 AM #3
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Thread drift...
A few years ago I was on a supported bike tour in Vermont. At dinner the first night, we all went around the table and introduced ourselves. The very nice lady sitting next to me, and with whom I had spoken earlier in the day, said, "My name is Georgeanna and I'm an engineer."
Yes it was her. My heart skipped a beat!
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12-28-2009, 08:28 AM #4
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Great story....
Originally Posted by tulip
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12-28-2009, 09:07 AM #5
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very, very cool, Tulip!
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12-28-2009, 09:36 AM #6
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Thorn, I've watched most (maybe all!) of her videos, which I thought excellent.
I see the page has been updated with a 2009 Fast Woman. Out of my price range (should have asked for a more expensive wedding band
), but what a great deal for someone!
Oh, and another, an Isis Sport.
~~ sigh ~~
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12-28-2009, 01:10 PM #7
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Oy. I couldn't justify the 2007 Isis....but a Fast Woman? Yummy! Hmmmm.... I wish I had endless $$ and a super huge garage! Originally Posted by owlice
Thorn, I've watched most (maybe all!) of her videos, which I thought excellent.
I see the page has been updated with a 2009 Fast Woman. Out of my price range (should have asked for a more expensive wedding band ), but what a great deal for someone!
Oh, and another, an Isis Sport.
~~ sigh ~~
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