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Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-12-14, 06:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,466
Posted By ciao_bella

I looked at the specs for the 2014 Trek 7.2 FX...

I looked at the specs for the 2014 Trek 7.2 FX and it's an 8 speed.
I looked at the specs for the 2013 Vita Sport and it's a 9 speed.
If it were me, I'd rather have the 9 speed. I think it's...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-05-14, 12:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,278
Posted By ciao_bella

Ergon bar ends are great. I have them also and...

Ergon bar ends are great. I have them also and highly recommend them.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-15-14, 08:40 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 66,582
Posted By ciao_bella

Beautiful Raleigh bike BicycleAddict!

Beautiful Raleigh bike BicycleAddict!
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-14-14, 03:52 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 66,582
Posted By ciao_bella

Seat tube is 17", Top tube is 20.5 inches. ...

Seat tube is 17", Top tube is 20.5 inches.

Ciao
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-12-14, 06:53 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 66,582
Posted By ciao_bella

My 1997 Trek 730 Multitrack. I'm the original...

My 1997 Trek 730 Multitrack. I'm the original owner and I've babied this thing.

359275 359276 359277

Ciao
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-10-13, 06:47 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 60,208
Posted By ciao_bella

If you look that bike model up here: ...

If you look that bike model up here:

http://www.vintage-trek.com/model_numbers1.htm

The 2001 700 Multitrack color was Rainforest green. I have the 1997 Trek 730 Multitrack and I LOVE the...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-25-12, 06:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,276
Posted By ciao_bella

I'm 5'4" like your wife. When I bought a new...

I'm 5'4" like your wife. When I bought a new Specialized Vita Comp in 2010 I test rode the small and the medium frame, and the medium is the one I ended up buying.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-21-12, 05:18 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 10,038
Posted By ciao_bella

I can relate to what you're saying Midnight,...

I can relate to what you're saying Midnight, because I'm one of those people who is sensitive to road buzz. For years I rode my old steel Trek 730 with no problems. Then in 2010 I bought a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-13-12, 07:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 986
Posted By ciao_bella

I have the Thule 2 Platform style Hitch rack, and...

I have the Thule 2 Platform style Hitch rack, and I LOVE it. It's a bit expensive but solidly built and so easy to use.
...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-09-12, 09:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,792
Posted By ciao_bella

I'm 5ft 4.5" tall, and I have the 16 inch Coda...

I'm 5ft 4.5" tall, and I have the 16 inch Coda Femme. I wouldn't go smaller than the 16" frame if I were you. Have you thought about waiting for the 2013 models to come out? Perhaps the new...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-30-12, 09:42 AM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,869,933
Posted By ciao_bella

Wow on the 1992 Trek 700! Looking mighty fine. ...

Wow on the 1992 Trek 700! Looking mighty fine.
I have a 1997 Trek 730 that I love. Those Multitracks were/are nice bikes.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-26-12, 03:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,197
Posted By ciao_bella

Congrats to you and your wife on the new Codas! ...

Congrats to you and your wife on the new Codas! I have the 2011 Coda Femme (like your wife's) and I love it.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-26-12, 03:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,995
Posted By ciao_bella

congrats!! I think you'll love your Coda Sport. ...

congrats!! I think you'll love your Coda Sport. I have the 2011 Coda Femme. Love the smooth ride of the steel frame.
Enjoy!
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-17-12, 06:59 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 978
Posted By ciao_bella

Thanks for making me laugh today!

Thanks for making me laugh today!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-03-12, 08:27 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,570
Posted By ciao_bella

My parents were born and raised in Italy. They...

My parents were born and raised in Italy. They both used bicycles as their main mode of transportation over there, which was/is quite common in Europe.
After immigrating to the USA, my dad...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
02-19-12, 09:20 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,179
Posted By ciao_bella

I LOVE my Ergon GC3's: ...

I LOVE my Ergon GC3's:

http://www.ergon-bike.com/us/en/product/gc3

They come in size Small and Large, which is explained on page 18 of this Ergon Catalog:
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-19-12, 08:22 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,881
Posted By ciao_bella

I know this thread is old, but the pictures of...

I know this thread is old, but the pictures of the babies in this post sure are adorable!!!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-12-12, 10:02 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 4,399
Posted By ciao_bella

Awesome bike! Congrats on your purchase! Ciao

Awesome bike! Congrats on your purchase!
Ciao
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-21-12, 04:32 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 937
Posted By ciao_bella

That was fun to watch! Ciao

That was fun to watch!
Ciao
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-18-12, 06:15 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,238
Posted By ciao_bella

Great buy on that Fuji! 105 components for that...

Great buy on that Fuji! 105 components for that price, wow! Enjoy.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-13-12, 11:53 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 874
Posted By ciao_bella

Nice bike!

Nice bike!
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-07-12, 07:41 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,406
Posted By ciao_bella

I prefer the feel of the steel frame (Jamis Coda)...

I prefer the feel of the steel frame (Jamis Coda) over the stiffer feel of an aluminum frame. Steel seems to absorb the road buzz better and gives a smoother feeling ride. Just my personal...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-27-11, 07:50 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,754
Posted By ciao_bella

Santa brought me a pair of new Continental...

Santa brought me a pair of new Continental Gatorskin tires for my 1997 Trek 730!!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-21-11, 06:32 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,754
Posted By ciao_bella

I gave Santa my wish list, all bicycle stuff on...

I gave Santa my wish list, all bicycle stuff on it. I won't know what I'm getting until Christmas morning.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
12-16-11, 07:31 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,344
Posted By ciao_bella

Congrats on both the bike and the college degree!...

Congrats on both the bike and the college degree! I hope you enjoy your Coda, I love mine!
Ciao
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
12-14-11, 06:11 PM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,869,933
Posted By ciao_bella

corwin1968, I have a 1997 Trek 730. It's an...

corwin1968, I have a 1997 Trek 730. It's an awesome bike, I love the way it rides. You lucked out when you found your "new" 21" Trek 730. Congrats.
Ciao
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
12-13-11, 07:49 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,473
Posted By ciao_bella

I second what Slimrider said. Try out the Jamis...

I second what Slimrider said. Try out the Jamis Coda.
Ciao
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
12-13-11, 07:42 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,582
Posted By ciao_bella

All of the bikes on your list have a suspension...

All of the bikes on your list have a suspension fork. Any particular reason you want a suspension fork? I personally don't care for them, they are heavier and give the bike that bit of bouncy...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
12-10-11, 06:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,024
Posted By ciao_bella

+1 on the Jamis Coda. I tried a 2010 Specialized...

+1 on the Jamis Coda. I tried a 2010 Specialized Vita Comp (the woman's version of the Specialized Sirrus), and I couldn't stand the rigid harsh feel of the aluminum frame. I sold my Vita after one...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
12-06-11, 01:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,205
Posted By ciao_bella

Good luck with your old Trek. I have a 1997 Trek...

Good luck with your old Trek. I have a 1997 Trek 730 Multitrack which I love. It's a great riding bike.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-14-11, 07:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,216
Posted By ciao_bella

+1 on the Ergon GC3's. I have them on both of...

+1 on the Ergon GC3's. I have them on both of my bikes and I love em.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-02-11, 05:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,027
Posted By ciao_bella

Take a look at this Zimbale Front Bag, it's...

Take a look at this Zimbale Front Bag, it's designed to fit the Nitto front rack.

http://www.zimbalenorthamerica.com/Zimbale_Rack_Top_Front_Bag_p/zcb-frb.htm

Ciao
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-24-11, 05:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,559
Posted By ciao_bella

Just curious.....are you going to get the 2012...

Just curious.....are you going to get the 2012 Coda Sport Femme version or the mens version? What color are you leaning towards?

I raised the handlebars on my 2011 Coda Femme this summer. ...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-18-11, 08:24 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,777
Posted By ciao_bella

My 2011 Jamis Coda Femme has a chromoly fork, and...

My 2011 Jamis Coda Femme has a chromoly fork, and it's perfectly fine. Nice ride on the bike. I strongly prefer steel frames, just my personal taste. I'm not sure what a carbon fork on a chromoly...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-13-11, 10:30 PM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,869,933
Posted By ciao_bella

Hey VoyagerAl, I have that exact same bike, the...

Hey VoyagerAl, I have that exact same bike, the Trek 730 Multitrack. I bought it in 1997, and I love it. It has such a smooth comfortable ride.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-21-11, 06:33 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,279
Posted By ciao_bella

Love your post, gives me hope that I'll be there...

Love your post, gives me hope that I'll be there at 70. So please tell us what brand/model is your wonderful butt friendly seat so we can go buy one!
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-21-11, 05:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 942
Posted By ciao_bella

I don't know about "up and coming"......but I...

I don't know about "up and coming"......but I recommend Jamis Coda.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-14-11, 06:24 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,619
Posted By ciao_bella

Selle Italia Lady Gel Flow. ...

Selle Italia Lady Gel Flow.

http://www.amazon.com/Selle-Italia-Lady-Bicycle-Saddle/dp/B003LHLQ0W
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-09-11, 05:07 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,783
Posted By ciao_bella

Congrats! I'm very happy with my Jamis Coda...

Congrats! I'm very happy with my Jamis Coda Femme.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-05-11, 05:57 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 894
Posted By ciao_bella

We're proud of you Nora!

We're proud of you Nora!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-05-11, 05:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 457
Posted By ciao_bella

I agree with the other poster, to avoid the forks...

I agree with the other poster, to avoid the forks with suspension. Also, I'd advise her to try a bike with 700c wheels (which I prefer) and compare how that rides to the ones you mentioned above...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-05-11, 05:35 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,003
Posted By ciao_bella

What a beautiful bike!

What a beautiful bike!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-05-11, 12:52 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,458
Posted By ciao_bella

The guy at my LBS suggested using Simple Green...

The guy at my LBS suggested using Simple Green 50% with 50% water for washing the cassette and chainset (and other metal parts that get greasy). Then use one part Simple Green to 10 parts water on...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-05-11, 12:46 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 921
Posted By ciao_bella

Good for you! Fun isn't it? Kinda like being a...

Good for you! Fun isn't it? Kinda like being a kid again.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-05-11, 12:43 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,277
Posted By ciao_bella

I have the same problem. I always carry lots of...

I have the same problem. I always carry lots of kleenex when I go biking.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-05-11, 12:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 569
Posted By ciao_bella

I just got the Thompson Elite on my bike a week...

I just got the Thompson Elite on my bike a week ago, and so far I love it!
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-05-11, 12:36 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,396
Posted By ciao_bella

Beautiful bike! Enjoy!

Beautiful bike! Enjoy!
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-05-11, 12:35 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 872
Posted By ciao_bella

Love the color!

Love the color!
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-05-11, 12:34 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,088
Posted By ciao_bella

There's a saying at Weight Watchers, "you bite,...

There's a saying at Weight Watchers, "you bite, you write it". Of course I realize it's easier said than done.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-29-11, 08:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,098
Posted By ciao_bella

The Ergon GC3's are awesome. They come in two...

The Ergon GC3's are awesome. They come in two lengths, regular, and for grip-shifters. I have one of each for my two bikes, the regular length on my Jamis Coda, and the "grip-shift" length on my...
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