Ordered my new bike!

**annie** · 10-08-2007, 09:05 PM

What a great way to build excitement for the 2008 biking season, Lisa!! When the cold and snow is gone, you'll have a brand new beauty of a bike. Congratulations!

Annie

**Mr. Bloom** · 10-09-2007, 02:08 AM

it sounds like Silver and you both deliberate on decisions the same way

I think that guarantees satisfaction

**Thorn** · 10-09-2007, 02:46 AM

My fitter called my bike requirements a "plush Ferrari". Luna was in the final cut of my builder list, but, in the end, I went local (can't beat the warm fuzzies of a face-to-face). I really liked the fact that they specialized in women's frames. So cool to hear someone use them. Looking forward to hearing the continuing saga! But, 4 months....just in time for spring! And spring colors....purrrfect!

Congrats! May your new bike fit like a glove and ride like a dream!

**Tri Girl** · 10-09-2007, 04:03 AM

Oooooooooo- very exciting!

Congrats on your decision, and the upcoming (well, sorta) arrival of your new bike. Can't wait to see pictures!!!

**SheFly** · 10-09-2007, 05:34 AM

Congrats on the decision, Lisa! Sounds like it will be a beaut. You will really like the carbon fork - will make a big difference in the plush-ness of the ride.

Originally Posted by Regina

oh...btw...what's the story with carbon handlebars? What did I miss??

See my pic here about the carbon bar experience I just had - it didn't end so well

That said, I think carbon bars DO have a place - I use them on my road bike, and they are fine.

SheFly

**BleeckerSt_Girl** · 10-09-2007, 05:56 AM

Thanks fellow bike-ees,
Now of course when a builder tells you 4 months....well, from years of dealing with banjo builders, I tend to automatically think it might wind up being 5-6.

But hey, I always think like that to avoid disappointment....I'd rather be pleasantly surprised when things come earlier than I calculate. I figure I will be riding this bike certainly by April or May.

Since it is months away in any case, this thread will sink down into winter hibernation for the winter.

I will certainly post updates if they are interesting or exciting.

Yes, I look forward to the carbon fork- should be a good thing.

Elk- You are right about the warm red being a good color accent for the Pear frame color. The other accent possibilities might be pale sky blue or some sort of medium or dark green that plays off the pear color.

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**short cut sally** · 10-09-2007, 06:33 AM

Lisa, congrats on the ordering of the new bike..I think the color will be pretty..as the color of the bartlett pear is stunning, and do agree that maybe a warm red color would accent it well. Are you able to put the colors together on a mock up before actually choosing? Are you keeping the Riv for rainy days and winter conditions? I kept my (not so) old road bike for that such thing..and works out well.

**GLC1968** · 10-09-2007, 07:01 AM

Congrats, Lisa! The color choice sounds beautiful and I can't wait to see the final bike!

(Did you ever consider Ti for your new bike? I know it's pricey, but man it rides wonderfully on chip-seal.... and it's light and rust-proof to boot!)

**mimitabby** · 10-09-2007, 07:11 AM

I like your pear color too. ah, and you will be able to accessorize nicely.

i agree about how long you're going to wait. I hoped to get mine in time for mother's day... when did i get it? Almost august..

but since you already realize this; it won't be so bad.

**sgtiger** · 10-09-2007, 01:33 PM

Yahhh, Lisa! Congrats on choosing to get a custom bike. The pear color will be spectacular! How about copper for an accent color?

**elk** · 10-09-2007, 01:50 PM

nice choice....

which part of the pear are you thinking about? darker or lighter parts? i like the color of the dark spots...

imagine that pear with a turkey red stem!!!

**BleeckerSt_Girl** · 10-09-2007, 02:45 PM

Hmmm....colors.
Here's a little swatch I made up of the basic pear color with a few possible colors for accents like handlebars:
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Of course everyone's computer monitors are adjusted slightly differently so people might all be seeing the colors a little differently. So, just a general idea.
A flat color certainly has a different feel to it than the full depth of color of a real pear.

(I wonder if guys on guy biking forums obsess about colors so much as we do?)

Yes I am keeping my Rambouillet because the whole idea was to be able to have two bikes, for when one is possibly in shop getting fixed/changed etc.

**elk** · 10-09-2007, 03:15 PM

some guys do....Dh is a painter (artist) and he's into color...

I'm liking the blue with that yellow....

What's the name of that frame builder here in Eugene...let me go find it...they have a great page of painted tubes...remembering that the color will not be flat!! here:

Co Motion http://www.co-motion.com/specs/singlepaint.html

**wannaduacentury** · 10-09-2007, 03:30 PM

Originally Posted by Lisa S.H.

Ok, I'm rather excited.
After riding my one bike for a year and a half now, I have finally decided on a second bike, and I made the official phone call today to get the process going.

I called Luna Cycles to order a custom steel bike from Margo the owner/builder. I sent in all my measurements plus lots of other info she will need. We have not gone over some details yet, so I'll be talking further with her on the component combinations. There are a few custom bikes in the queue ahead of me, so mine will probably take about 4 months. I will hopefully be riding it in the Spring!

I'm very happy! I've taken about 4 months of careful thinking, researching, and planning before getting to this moment. I know she will make a really swell bike for me.

That's great, and the sweet anticipation of riding it when complete. ahhh! Congrats. Jenn

**BleeckerSt_Girl** · 01-09-2008, 11:39 AM

My steel frame is being built right now!!!

Should be finished in about 2 weeks. Then it's off to be painted.

I have to go out to look at paint chip colors at the hardware store! Yikes!!!
Now I'm getting nervous.

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