Introductions - New in Aviano, Italy

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smd3
03-24-08, 01:03 PM
Been lurking for a while, finally registered.

I'm military, living around Aviano, Italy. I've only been here a bit, and just really starting to get out on my bikes now. I need to pick up a nice road touring bike, but it probably won't be on the local economy. Prices and taxes are high, and the dollar is super weak!

East Hill
03-24-08, 01:25 PM
Hi SMD, too bad the dollar is so weak--it would be nice to pick up some nice Italian steel tourer.

What bikes do you currently have?

Welcome to BF!

East Hill

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t162/dminorwa/pinkstar.jpg
smd3
03-24-08, 01:53 PM
I've got a Rocky Mountain, that my dad gave me, it's older but a great bike. It's got the rear suspension setup like the element, but it's older. Late 90's or early 00's if I had to guess. I need to find a way to contact them with the serial number to get some details.

I've also got a Niner S.I.R. 9, a Raleigh One-Way, and a Giant Bowery.

I can still pick up a nice italian bike, but I'll have to get it from Jenson or something. :)
I just put a rack and Panniers on the Raleigh, I'll be commuting to work with it tomorrow morning.

East Hill
03-24-08, 02:00 PM
Can you list the components for the Rocky Mountain? We can make an educated guess that way. A photo would help too...

East Hill
Ebbtide
03-24-08, 02:37 PM
Welcome?

What Branch? I started riding while I was in the Navy in 86'. It was a good way to get around Boston and once I took it through Italy it ended up a way of life. Awesome memories!!
smd3
04-12-08, 01:48 PM
Sorry for the delayed reply.

The Rocky Mountain is labeled with a "Special Edition"

It has a Vanilla Float R rear shock, and what I'm told is a Manitou Mars (yellow) Front Fork.

It has an XTR rear derailleur, and XT front, Rolf Hubs.

It's an awesome bike, but I don't know if any of the parts are upgrades.
http://myweb.cebridge.net/smd3/rocky.jpg
http://myweb.cebridge.net/smd3/shock.jpg

For kicks, here's the Niner
http://myweb.cebridge.net/smd3/niner.jpg

The Bowery
http://myweb.cebridge.net/smd3/giant.jpg


I ended up ordering a Salsa Casseroll, kind of a different direction than the Bianchi's I had been looking at, but I think it will be a better all around bike for me.