General Cycling Discussion - New bike: Bianchi Milano

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CarrieMe2AK
07-09-08, 11:44 PM
I finally have my bike!!! I bought a bianchi milano. I had to order 19'' frame, the 16.5 was just a tad on the small size. I got the new 2008 model. It is great. There is one MAJOR thing I was disappointed with in the new model. :mad: The red stitched leather hand grips were changed to ugly grey and black rubbery ones. It rides sooo smooth. I was able to take it on a 3 mile ride tonight. Anyway here are some pics, cause that's all anyone wants to see anyway.

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a22/cjlivengood/IMG_5623.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a22/cjlivengood/IMG_5617.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a22/cjlivengood/IMG_5618.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a22/cjlivengood/IMG_5619.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a22/cjlivengood/IMG_5621.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a22/cjlivengood/IMG_5622.jpg

donnamb
07-09-08, 11:55 PM
Beautiful. :) If you use a computer much, you will come to appreciate those grips. They position your hands so as not to put as much strain on the same places typing on computers strain.
OPC
07-10-08, 08:52 AM
Very nice. Congrats on the new ride.

blickblocks
07-10-08, 09:10 AM
Yay! New bike!
CarrieMe2AK
07-10-08, 09:18 AM
Beautiful. :) If you use a computer much, you will come to appreciate those grips. They position your hands so as not to put as much strain on the same places typing on computers strain.

thanks, i did notice that the grips were comfy. They just aren't as pretty:rolleyes:
BA Commuter
07-10-08, 04:30 PM
Celeste green Bianchi Milanos are sexy bikes!

Good luck and enjoy the ride!
CarrieMe2AK
07-10-08, 10:39 PM
Celeste green Bianchi Milanos are sexy bikes!

Good luck and enjoy the ride!

agree super sexy!!! thanks

I rode 15 miles today, it was great!!! I saved a little bit of gas running errands.
d2create
07-11-08, 08:55 AM
My wife has the same bike.

Honestly, those new grips are a nice upgrade. The original red ones are cool looking, but the ones you got are anatomically more comfortable/supportive.
same time
07-11-08, 09:03 AM
Beautiful. I love the Celeste fenders.
alicestrong
07-15-08, 10:22 AM
Love it!
CarrieMe2AK
07-15-08, 11:40 AM
We have been camping for the last week, in some not too bike friendly areas. I want to go home and ride!!!