eddief
11-25-2009, 11:41 AM
Yes, I know my stem sticks up too high.
Not necessarily a thing of great beauty, but I am having the best time playing with and riding this bike. Now maybe I am "suffering" with newbikeitis, but I think I can see the forest for the trees.
I won't do loaded touring and I have the feeling it is not at its best doing that due to shortish chainstays. But the geo is quite Riv-like and forgiving for an all arounder ride.
Not very expensive, bought slightly used. Added B17, subbed out heavy wheels for 10 year old Ultegra/Open Pros.
Things I am enjoying:
Fuji Ergo bars are a better bend for me than my typical Ritchey bars.
Interrupters are a nice alternate hand position and braking option.
Elcheapo lightish Chinese steel feels really great cruising or standing on it.
Elcheapo build kit works just like ones costing 3X.
Geometry is a trip: 73 seat, 71 head, 8 drop, 44 stays, fork rake 55 - I like it for my new weight more forward riding position on Brooks.
And I found a pre-recall Salsa SUL quill that the local coater powdered a new for $5.
Design flaw: spare spoke holders on non-drive side chain stay in the way of kickstand top mount. Who uses a kickstand anyway? Me on some bikes. Such the sensible invention.
I don't care too much if it gets banged or wet cause I know I can get another one if it "wears out???"
Not necessarily a thing of great beauty, but I am having the best time playing with and riding this bike. Now maybe I am "suffering" with newbikeitis, but I think I can see the forest for the trees.
I won't do loaded touring and I have the feeling it is not at its best doing that due to shortish chainstays. But the geo is quite Riv-like and forgiving for an all arounder ride.
Not very expensive, bought slightly used. Added B17, subbed out heavy wheels for 10 year old Ultegra/Open Pros.
Things I am enjoying:
Fuji Ergo bars are a better bend for me than my typical Ritchey bars.
Interrupters are a nice alternate hand position and braking option.
Elcheapo lightish Chinese steel feels really great cruising or standing on it.
Elcheapo build kit works just like ones costing 3X.
Geometry is a trip: 73 seat, 71 head, 8 drop, 44 stays, fork rake 55 - I like it for my new weight more forward riding position on Brooks.
And I found a pre-recall Salsa SUL quill that the local coater powdered a new for $5.
Design flaw: spare spoke holders on non-drive side chain stay in the way of kickstand top mount. Who uses a kickstand anyway? Me on some bikes. Such the sensible invention.
I don't care too much if it gets banged or wet cause I know I can get another one if it "wears out???"