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Forum: Touring
02-28-08, 04:13 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,236
Posted By helenmartin

Thanks, that makes sense. I guess that just makes...

Thanks, that makes sense. I guess that just makes the Tricross a little out of whack, while the others are all consistent. Incidentally, anyone have any comments on the relative merits of a Tricross...
Forum: Touring
02-28-08, 02:32 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,236
Posted By helenmartin

I'm in West LA. I'm 5'7", with relatively long...

I'm in West LA. I'm 5'7", with relatively long legs + arms. I'm going to try the 51cm Aurora elite. Was a little unsure, they seem to have kind of odd sizing vs. other brands. I fit well on a 52cm...
Forum: Touring
02-28-08, 02:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,236
Posted By helenmartin

Thanks all for your comments. A bike shop is...

Thanks all for your comments. A bike shop is getting an Aurora Elite in for me, and it's just arrived, so can go and try it, hooray. I agree that I guess it's all about the feel.

I did have a look...
Forum: Touring
02-27-08, 04:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,236
Posted By helenmartin

Jamis Aurora Elite - good multi-purpose option?

Hi all.

I've looked at a couple of threads on the Jamis Aurora Elite, which mostly seem to complain that it's marketed wrong. I'm sure that's true, but I think partly because of it's cross-breed...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-10-07, 11:46 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 927
Posted By helenmartin

I've had a look at Konas, and thought they seemed...

I've had a look at Konas, and thought they seemed more geared to actual cx racing. And I do think I really need the triple.....
Forum: Touring
12-09-07, 10:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,341
Posted By helenmartin

specialized tricross sport vs comp, or poprad

Hi people.

I posted this in the cyclocross section, but not sure that's the best place: I'm looking for an all-rounder - light tourer, commuter, recreational trail-rider and maybe a beginner...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-09-07, 08:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 927
Posted By helenmartin

Nb - when I say "excluding" I mean I've tried...

Nb - when I say "excluding" I mean I've tried these and they don't fit so well! The volpe was just a bit short in the top tube, so felt cramped to ride. Was kind of ok with lengthened stem, but the...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-09-07, 08:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 927
Posted By helenmartin

specialized tricross comp vs sport, or lemond poprad..

Hi people.

I'm looking for an all-rounder - light tourer, commuter, recreational trail-rider and maybe a beginner triathlon bike.

I've tried lots (excluding, sadly, the bianchi volpe as well as...
Forum: Touring
12-06-07, 11:04 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,439
Posted By helenmartin

Hi guys, Been out looking at a few bikes...

Hi guys,

Been out looking at a few bikes since I last posted... tried the randonee but found it really heavy and not so comfortable. I think that I want something a little more sporty, and a...
Forum: Touring
12-03-07, 10:58 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,439
Posted By helenmartin

Thanks for all the comments. I had been reading...

Thanks for all the comments. I had been reading and thinking maybe the volpe's the best way to go til I saw the comment about it not having front rack mounts. Hmm. Anyway, I have a list of...
Forum: Touring
12-02-07, 10:36 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,439
Posted By helenmartin

Yes, good point. I had wondered about that. ...

Yes, good point. I had wondered about that. Unfortunately none of them have proper dealers in NZ. There are importers for Jamis and Bianchi. The bike shops in Wellington seem to have Trek, Giant,...
Forum: Touring
12-02-07, 09:41 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,439
Posted By helenmartin

ahhh. Ok. So the volpe is somewhat lighter. ...

ahhh. Ok. So the volpe is somewhat lighter. That's good news! Do you happen to know how much a typical alu road bike would be at roughly this size?
Forum: Touring
12-02-07, 09:39 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,439
Posted By helenmartin

woah, that makes the volpe and all these others...

woah, that makes the volpe and all these others even bigger tanks! Can that be right? Maybe I've mis read the weights. Will check it out
Forum: Touring
12-02-07, 09:38 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,439
Posted By helenmartin

ps. your volpe looks lovely... I think the...

ps. your volpe looks lovely... I think the current colour is some kind of ugly muddy green, but hey ho.
Forum: Touring
12-02-07, 09:36 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,439
Posted By helenmartin

Thanks for the tips guys! Good to know what...

Thanks for the tips guys! Good to know what fenders / racks will fit on the volpe if I do go for that. Will have to check out tubus racks it looks like.

I had also considered trying a cyclocross...
Forum: Touring
12-02-07, 09:25 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,439
Posted By helenmartin

Cool. Yes, my one attempt at bike touring was in...

Cool. Yes, my one attempt at bike touring was in NZ on a trip there before, which was just like you described... that was on a rental bike... I am in the US at the mo, so trying to buy before I go....
Forum: Touring
12-02-07, 08:23 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,439
Posted By helenmartin

Volpe vs. Randonee, or others

Hi everyone. This is my first time posting on this forum, so hello. I have been reading some of the posts while researching my new bike but wanted to ask some questions myself..

I am looking for...
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