your perfect bike

[mimitabby]

Anyway, this is probably more info than you want to know but this has all come about from riding bikes that don't fit and finding products that work well for me and finding some knowledgable bike fitters.
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Kathi
I started this thread as a sort of invitation because we do want to learn and we do want to know all the details so we are better prepared the next time we are ready to get a better bike ourselves. Thanks!

you said you researched and found the 650 wheels were stiffer than the 700's. So did you go with the 650's?

and of course, you're going to take photos and share them when the bike comes in?

[massbikebabe]

All carbon SEVEN,

painted white with green shamrocks and on the shamrocks the names of all the people that I love...including the TE Gals. If money is no object I want campy super record componets with garmin (?sp) computer. Maybe in 8 years when youngest goes to college...



karen

[Kathi]

Kathi
I started this thread as a sort of invitation because we do want to learn and we do want to know all the details so we are better prepared the next time we are ready to get a better bike ourselves. Thanks!

you said you researched and found the 650 wheels were stiffer than the 700's. So did you go with the 650's?

and of course, you're going to take photos and share them when the bike comes in?

Yes, I went with handbuilt 650's. By doing handbuilt I talked to the wheelbuilder, he built the wheels geared toward my weight, type of riding, etc. He chose the rims, hubs and spokes appropriate for someone my size. When you buy a pre-built wheel there is no customization.

Here's pictures of the wheels. Can't tell you how they ride, if the Serotta doesn't come soon I'm going to put them on my Aegis, just so I can give the wheelbuilder some feedback.

[mimitabby]

Yes, I went with handbuilt 650's. By doing handbuilt I talked to the wheelbuilder, he built the wheels geared toward my weight, type of riding, etc. He chose the rims, hubs and spokes appropriate for someone my size. When you buy a pre-built wheel there is no customization.

Here's pictures of the wheels. Can't tell you how they ride, if the Serotta doesn't come soon I'm going to put them on my Aegis, just so I can give the wheelbuilder some feedback.

Oh Kathi you must be going nuts!! (waiting!)

[Kathi]

Yes, I am, more because it's overdue. My LBS was told 3 weeks ago that it was slated to be shipped on the 30th (Friday). But someone on the Serotta forum said he was put off until mid July! I promised myself that I will not call the shop until Monday.

Darn carbon shortage and increased sales of high end bikes!