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slotibartfast
07-31-03, 11:58 PM
Just picked up my Bianchi Veloce yesterday! Whoo hooo! I'm now officially a roadie :D . I know it's a triple, but I'm old and a wuss. Unfortunately, I won't have a chance to ride much for about a week due to work :( . Oh well, I'm psyched anyway!

Rowan
08-01-03, 12:21 AM
What's the take on being apologetic about it being a triple? There will come a time when you will spin up past riders walking their steeds uphill because they've run out of lower gears. You won't be so apologetic then... you'll have a real smirk on your face.

Anyway, welcome to the road world. Nice bike. Like the twin bidon cages, too.
cAPSLOCK
08-01-03, 12:37 AM
Yes.. I am glad for my little front ring when I do my big hill in the last 2 miles of my usual route... I couldn;t care less about it the other 30 miles, but on my hill I am almost inspired to name it. ;)

cAPS

bac
08-01-03, 06:39 AM
Man I love that Bianchi color!!!!
slotibartfast
08-01-03, 10:52 AM
Rowan & cAPSLOCK: I agree with you guys. I LOVE the small ring. Heck, I NEED the small ring. Need to save the knees and keep the bike in motion. Thanks for the replies.
VegasCyclist
08-01-03, 12:41 PM
sweet ride, I really like bianchis :D keep spinning soon you won't need that triple :p
Bean Counter
08-01-03, 02:11 PM
Great looking bike. As far as the triple, I'm a real wuss. I use the small ring way more than I use the large one.
Ridge
08-01-03, 04:19 PM
Great looking bike! Congrats, from one rookie roadie to another!

Now, make Jan proud!

:beer:
Prosody
08-01-03, 11:39 PM
Pretty bike. I've lusted after this one often.