Bianchi & Trek 610
07-24-08, 05:40 PM
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Bianchi & Trek 610
OK, had a dumb accident back on the 4th, which I laughed through and rolled still holding on to the expensive Bianchi top tube. All was fine until some one took the bike out of my hand. Ah, I couldn't get up. Really hammered my right hip.
The Bianchi was fine, it was a loan from a client who had heard about this 67 year old out to get more bike lanes and commute 50mi a day. It was a loan for while in training, and my old sweet Trek was in for overhaul. I liked the the modern feel, yet found it a little stiff, even though I like stiff bikes. Funny that the Bianchi looks bigger, even though it is same 59cm size. And the Trek has a longer wheel base, yet looks petite in comparison. Bravo to vintage.
Well, today, after almost 3 weeks laid up, I had to get out there or go crazy. I did a few mi on the Bianchi and came back to get the Trek. What a difference, the Trek was very forgiving and yet responsive were the Bianchi was as not as fluid.
And I think it would be great to have a stable of bikes to ride.
One bike is never enough if you love to ride,
JAK
The Bianchi was fine, it was a loan from a client who had heard about this 67 year old out to get more bike lanes and commute 50mi a day. It was a loan for while in training, and my old sweet Trek was in for overhaul. I liked the the modern feel, yet found it a little stiff, even though I like stiff bikes. Funny that the Bianchi looks bigger, even though it is same 59cm size. And the Trek has a longer wheel base, yet looks petite in comparison. Bravo to vintage.
Well, today, after almost 3 weeks laid up, I had to get out there or go crazy. I did a few mi on the Bianchi and came back to get the Trek. What a difference, the Trek was very forgiving and yet responsive were the Bianchi was as not as fluid.
And I think it would be great to have a stable of bikes to ride.
One bike is never enough if you love to ride,
JAK
07-26-08, 08:32 AM
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OK, had a dumb accident back on the 4th, which I laughed through and rolled still holding on to the expensive Bianchi top tube. All was fine until some one took the bike out of my hand. Ah, I couldn't get up. Really hammered my right hip.
The Bianchi was fine, it was a loan from a client who had heard about this 67 year old out to get more bike lanes and commute 50mi a day. It was a loan for while in training, and my old sweet Trek was in for overhaul. I liked the the modern feel, yet found it a little stiff, even though I like stiff bikes. Funny that the Bianchi looks bigger, even though it is same 59cm size. And the Trek has a longer wheel base, yet looks petite in comparison. Bravo to vintage.
Well, today, after almost 3 weeks laid up, I had to get out there or go crazy. I did a few mi on the Bianchi and came back to get the Trek. What a difference, the Trek was very forgiving and yet responsive were the Bianchi was as not as fluid.
And I think it would be great to have a stable of bikes to ride.
One bike is never enough if you love to ride,
JAK
The Bianchi was fine, it was a loan from a client who had heard about this 67 year old out to get more bike lanes and commute 50mi a day. It was a loan for while in training, and my old sweet Trek was in for overhaul. I liked the the modern feel, yet found it a little stiff, even though I like stiff bikes. Funny that the Bianchi looks bigger, even though it is same 59cm size. And the Trek has a longer wheel base, yet looks petite in comparison. Bravo to vintage.
Well, today, after almost 3 weeks laid up, I had to get out there or go crazy. I did a few mi on the Bianchi and came back to get the Trek. What a difference, the Trek was very forgiving and yet responsive were the Bianchi was as not as fluid.
And I think it would be great to have a stable of bikes to ride.
One bike is never enough if you love to ride,
JAK
But I have never thought of my Trek 610 as a comfy, cushy, compliant bike, and especially not with fluid handling! That Bianchi must be stiff stiff stiff!
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07-26-08, 03:29 PM
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Trek smooth, Bianchi sharp
To me the Trek, might have been old friend familiar, and not the sharp, hard response of the Bianchi which I also enjoy.
JAK
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recovering ...
Thanks for the thought about recovery. I'm sure we all have had to wait these things out and get back on the road. JAK
