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Beautiful bike......the word for beautiful in Italian is Bella.....
the word for pearl is perla.
I'm partial to Bella....
I wish you many happy years with her!
I've always been coached that optimim cadence is 80-90.
you want to maximize your efficiency, and somehow that cadence is considered the way to do it. it does take a little while to get used to that pace, but once you do, it just feels right.
happy pedaling
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Thread: Got my New Bianchi!
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03-26-2008, 03:48 PM #31
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Beautiful bike! I really like white bikes--ended up buying a black one...go figure. I saw yours at the LBS and drool!!
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03-26-2008, 03:59 PM #32
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Bianchi!
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03-26-2008, 04:47 PM #33
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Niiiiiiiiiice Bike.....I'm partial to Blanca...means white. Or you could just call her "my preeeeeeeeeecioussssssssssssssss". For a nick-name. You know....
Kristen!
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03-26-2008, 05:15 PM #34
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VERY pretty! Hopefully you will have nice Spring weather soon. Good luck on the name . . . since we all know how important the name is.
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03-26-2008, 06:25 PM #35
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It never fails, if you want rain/snow/sleet, buy a bike.
Originally Posted by Harley
Your Bianchi is GORGEOUS!! You'll be one hot babe on you new sweet ride.
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03-26-2008, 07:32 PM #36
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What a beautiful bike. Wishing you many happy miles on her!
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"I rejoice every time I see a woman ride by on a bike. It gives her a feeling of self-reliance and independence the moment she takes her seat; and away she goes, the picture of untrammelled womanhood."
Susan B. Anthony, 1896
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03-26-2008, 07:42 PM #37
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Thank you everyone, your support is wonderful!
After it was snowing hard this morning, the sun came out at noon; roads dried out and I went for a ride. 20 miles, 38 degrees, but warmed up nicely to 42. Headwind of 5mph first half of the ride, wind at my back on the way home.
The new gearing 11/28 rear works great with the compact 50/34. Stem and fit are now perfect. I cruised up hills I was worried about with 3 gears to spare (of course the wind was at my back
) Even stood up on short hills... Whoohooo!!!
I LOVE this bike!!!!
Her name is Bella Blanca.
as for cadence... I'm paying closer attention, trying to stay above 70, even reached 105 on the downhill! Rode with a friend who has a nice spin, she will push me to 80... I have the confidence this old body can still ride!!
Sally
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03-27-2008, 07:06 PM #38
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Ahhhh Bella Blanca....I like it!
Kristen!
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03-27-2008, 08:49 PM #39
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So you're the one responsible for the inch of snow we've been getting every day here in Bendemonium! Originally Posted by Harley
Frends know gud humors when dey is hear it. ~ Da Crockydiles of ZZE.
