Rivendell magic?

**SadieKate** · 03-06-2007, 06:06 PM

Mimi, if you want off the shelf and ready to roll for fenders and racks, but don't want American, have you thought of Mercian? Mercian has an impeccable pedigree for the functionality you want in a bike.

http://www.merciancycles.com/frame_audax.asp
http://www.merciancycles.com/frame_king_mercia.asp

And if you want wild colors -
http://www.merciancycles.com/psmith_tour.asp

**mimitabby** · 03-06-2007, 06:32 PM

oooooooooooooooooooh

these are pretty!!!!

Raleighdon was looking at these before he decided on something made closer to home!

**Trekhawk** · 03-06-2007, 06:45 PM

Originally Posted by SadieKate

Hey, then don't perpetuate it!

Funny thing, our LBS has starting carrying both Colnago and De Rosa -- because they make steel frames. Apparently there is a demand for Italian steel again. That De Rosa Neo Primata in red makes my heart sing. Thank goodness the frame in the shop is too large. Whew.

Should I tell you that there is a De Rosa Neo Primata on Ebay and I think its your size????

Trek-I like spending others money-hawk

**SadieKate** · 03-06-2007, 07:02 PM

Whew. Too small and wrong color.

Has to be the Faema.

**mimitabby** · 03-06-2007, 07:13 PM

Yep, those bikes are beautimous.

but look how close the rear tire is to the seat tube. uh uh.. not for me.
(see, I'm learning. but sheesh, those Mercian's THAT's scary.

**roguedog** · 03-06-2007, 08:26 PM

Here's my latest drool bike:

http://www.mariposabicycles.com/650b-touring.html

**SadieKate** · 03-07-2007, 07:15 AM

Originally Posted by mimitabby

(see, I'm learning. but sheesh, those Mercian's THAT's scary.

What's scary?

**mimitabby** · 03-07-2007, 07:17 AM

Scary because I already tried to call them but for some reason my calling card that works for Italy won't work for their phone number (it's supposed to)
Scary because they are beautiful, exotic, and have room for fenders.
Scary because once again I am looking at something FAR AWAY.

**SadieKate** · 03-07-2007, 07:21 AM

But your bike shop can work with them on the sizing and angles. Mimi, did you have a fit done with a Serotta Fit bike or something similar? Not the Bianchi. The fitter will put you into the right position on a fit bike and let you sit and spin awhile. He can't do this on your own bike as the position may be completely different.

Oh, and yeah for looking at Mercians.

**mimitabby** · 03-07-2007, 07:37 AM

Raleighdon says that the Serotta fit is based on men's sizes and might not be good for me. ??

**SadieKate** · 03-07-2007, 07:57 AM

Mimi, how can a piece of equipment with completely movable parts be based on men's sizes? Scroll through these pictures. See the weird contraption with one wheel? That's it. The fitter can place you in a postion best for your body, both based on dimensions and on flexibility and injuries.
http://www.serotta.com/pages/features.html

You've got master fitters in your area.
http://www.serotta.com/pages/grads.html

Mimi, you aren't getting any younger. Is your back less flexible now than it was a few years back? Even with a touring/audax frame you could have a front end lower than you want. Or you may need a different seat angle. You need to find this out before just ordering a production frame. This is an investment that you'll keep for years. I spoke to several frame builders this weekend and the ones with the most years of experience and humble attitude said (paraphrased) "Get fit on a Serotta-style system. You need to be in the exact and proper position and from that we'll take numbers."

**mimitabby** · 03-07-2007, 09:34 AM

Originally Posted by SadieKate

Mimi, you aren't getting any younger. Is your back less flexible now than it was a few years back? Even with a touring/audax frame you could have a front end lower than you want. Or you may need a different seat angle. You need to find this out before just ordering a production frame. This is an investment that you'll keep for years. I spoke to several frame builders this weekend and the ones with the most years of experience and humble attitude said (paraphrased) "Get fit on a Serotta-style system. You need to be in the exact and proper position and from that we'll take numbers."

Thank you. I agree I agree.
So how come YOU spoke to several frame builders this weekend? what are you shopping for?

**SadieKate** · 03-07-2007, 09:51 AM

I went to the handmade Bike Show. Sometime in the next 1-2 years, I'll be replacing my Litespeed Tuscany.

I love the ride of Ti but I'm completely turned off by the bead blast finish that seems to be the new trend.

**maillotpois** · 03-07-2007, 09:53 AM

ditto on the serotta fit system. another woman friend of mine recommended I go for a fit at PK Racing, which uses this method. Chris was one of the head instructors at Serotta's fit school. it has been great. this is not a "men's fit" at all.

**mimitabby** · 03-07-2007, 09:58 AM

That Rivendell on EBAY didn't sell. I guess they were asking too much for the amount of wear and tear.

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