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12-25-2006, 04:32 AM #1
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New Bike Fitting
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Merry Christmas Everyone! I posted this originally in the wrong place, but I just wanted to share my excitement with all of you.
My Dso and I went to a Gunnar/Waterford bike dealer in Chesapeake on Friday where I had my first official bike fit! I was measured every which way but upside down & then observed riding my bike and a bike that was the *right* size for me. It turns out that my bike is about 2 sizes too large. We kind of knew that, but my Gunnar Roadie was such a deal and is SO beautiful. I only rode her for a season, but it looks like I'll be getting a new Gunnar! It'll either be another Roadie or Sport (which has a teeny bit better geometry for me). I now have to come up with a color. Since Gunnar is made by Waterford, I can choose literally anything. The bike shop owner said "just look at a car, and if you see a color you like, they'll paint it that color"!!
So, girls, I'll let you know probably in the next week or so what is decided...
Last edited by jeannierides; 12-25-2006 at 04:35 AM. Reason: ..to change salutation
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12-26-2006, 06:53 PM #2
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12-27-2006, 05:56 AM #3
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I am really excited! Narrowing down the colors. DSO has ordered the paint book from the folk at Gunnar/Waterford.
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12-27-2006, 09:01 AM #4
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Are you selling the old bike? What size are you?
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12-27-2006, 09:48 AM #5
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Congratulations Jeannie!! Color - wow - I'm glad I didn't have to make that decision with mine
Have you decided? Narrowed down the choices?
After you get it, don't forget to name it
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12-27-2006, 12:41 PM #6
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Susie, I will be selling the frame and fork - maybe the CK headset - only. It's a 52 cm. My new bike will be a 50.
Jane, I'm anxious to see the paint book from Gunnar. I have narrowed it some, I think, but who knows - I may change my mind. I have to keep in mind my pink velocity wheels - they're staying - and my new Chris King pink headset - so it won't be pink... maybe green?
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12-27-2006, 12:47 PM #7
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Hmm, pink and green is nice. Pink and purple, pink and blue, pink and silver or white or black, all nice! What fun!
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12-27-2006, 01:00 PM #8
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Don't forget pink with grey!- classic 1950's color combo.
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12-27-2006, 01:02 PM #9
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Lisa's right, nothing goes better with pearls and a twinset
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12-27-2006, 03:29 PM #10
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How very exciting Jeannierides! Keep us updated.
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12-27-2006, 03:39 PM #11
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Do these Gunnar Roadies have room for fenders? (sigh)
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12-27-2006, 07:14 PM #12
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Mimi, I believe the Gunnar Sports have room for fenders. I currently have a Roadie... will probably be moving to a Sport. Here's the Gunnar Roadie... the Sport is just a teeny bit smaller - and this is the color I'm considering...it's the first picture on this page.
http://www.gunnarbikes.com/board/viewtopic.php?t=277Last edited by jeannierides; 12-27-2006 at 07:17 PM. Reason: adding a URL
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12-27-2006, 08:35 PM #13
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I like that green. Trek420 has a Motobecane with a similar shade of green and it's very pretty.
Awww, Flosshilde the Waterford wants you to be SURE to post pics of your Gunnar so she can say "Hi" to her cousin...
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12-27-2006, 09:14 PM #14
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It's nothing that fancy, I found (yes found, and yes my shop ran it through police records, not hot, just abandoned) a 70's-80's French Motobecane Mixte and for the color alone, like metalic green tea I had to keep it.
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My LBS is fixing it up. I keep asking Chris "what do you think of..." "it's been decided" so seems they know what I want.Fancy Schmancy Custom Road bike ~ Mondonico Futura Legero
Found on side of the road bike ~ Motobecane Mixte
Gravel bike ~ Salsa Vaya
Favorite bike ~ Soma Buena Vista mixte
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12-28-2006, 04:22 AM #15
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Jeannie - I like the green! Keep us posted. I'm sure we will all be happy to help you with a name for her!
"When I'm on my bike I forget about things like age. I just have fun." Kathy Sessler
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