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06-13-03, 05:27 PM
If you remember, I was horribly disappointed in my test rides with the Trek 1200/2000 bikes and the Klein Q Carbon. Today I tried two Bianchis and I think I have found the brand I want to concentrate on!
I tried the Giro. What a nice ride! But then I tried the Vigorelli. Oh baby!
The 2003 Giro was definitely lighter (and less expensive) but the Ultegra on the 2002 Vigo. was definitely smoother!
Now, here's the problem...I seem to be between sizes. The 57 has too much clearance, but the length seems better. Unfortunately, I have to raise the seat quite a bit. The 59 seems to force me to stretch more. despite the fact that we used a shorter stem and even tilted the bar a tad. The shop feels that I am better off with the larger bike rather than the smaller one. What's the consensus? Isn't adjusting a larger bike harder than adjusting a smaller one?
I tried the Giro. What a nice ride! But then I tried the Vigorelli. Oh baby!
The 2003 Giro was definitely lighter (and less expensive) but the Ultegra on the 2002 Vigo. was definitely smoother!
Now, here's the problem...I seem to be between sizes. The 57 has too much clearance, but the length seems better. Unfortunately, I have to raise the seat quite a bit. The 59 seems to force me to stretch more. despite the fact that we used a shorter stem and even tilted the bar a tad. The shop feels that I am better off with the larger bike rather than the smaller one. What's the consensus? Isn't adjusting a larger bike harder than adjusting a smaller one?