Beautiful! And I'm very envious of your Campy Chorus...had that on a bike years ago (the one I crashed on). That was a sweet group. Loved the shifting (also had a 34-50 compact).
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02-10-2013, 12:18 PM #1
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02-10-2013, 01:09 PM #2
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OMG she is Gorgeous!....If I ever lose the pounds I need to...and get good enough to be able to average at least 20MPH + on a road bike I will consider one of this or similar...she is a beauty!>>>Congrats!
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02-10-2013, 02:33 PM #3
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Thanks all! I didn't get to ride today due to weather, but rode my Klein on the trainer. It made me realize the difference in fit and I think I need a lower rise stem on the Wilier (it's 34 degrees, I think). My Klein has no rise and I do like it better. I don't want to flip the stem because it would make the saddle to handlebar drop too drastic. I have the max spacers on there too, so lots of room to adjust. I just can't wait to have a good day to get in a nice long ride - probably Wednesday - and be able to do some more thoughtful evaluation before heading back to the store.
Emily - I have 10 speed Chorus on my Klein and 8 speed on my LeMond and well... spoiled for Campy I suppose as the bikes without it just didn't do it for me. The custom build process was a blast and in the end got exactly what I want. I will say that going from 10 to 11 is more of a difference than I thought it would be, but I'm also coming from a standard 39/53 crank, too.
Giulianna - I certainly don't average 20 by myself, so if I waited for that, it could be a long wait. And this bike won't make me any faster, only riding and training will do that, but I will have an awfully fun time working toward that kind of goal!!
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02-10-2013, 04:38 PM #4
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Congratulations! It's beautiful!
At least I don't leave slime trails.
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02-10-2013, 09:12 PM #5
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Beautiful. Gee thanks now I want one. Hope the weather lets you get in a good long ride soon!
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02-11-2013, 06:25 AM #6
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Wow; that's a gorgeous bike. Have fun with her, Velo!
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02-11-2013, 09:14 AM #7
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I still have big hopes that someday I will achieve that goal and I am giving myself a good 6 months to lose at least 30 pounds and 2 years to ride at 20mph..
Originally Posted by velo
Giulianna - I certainly don't average 20 by myself, so if I waited for that, it could be a long wait. And this bike won't make me any faster, only riding and training will do that, but I will have an awfully fun time working toward that kind of goal!! That will be my only reason to justify spending money on a real high end road bike I would love to own one but I think I need to deserve it and/or earn it.....so if I want it ....I better work hard for it.... lol
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