Bottecchia SLX
09-30-14 | 03:14 PM
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From: Minas Ithil
I'm looking at this one, the seller is asking $595. 600 tri color, looks pretty mint. How do these frames ride, are they very flexy?
Bottecchia touring bike
Bottecchia touring bike
09-30-14 | 03:34 PM
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If it is SLX tubing (I can't quite make out the tubing sticker on the DT just above the shifters), that size frame should be comfortably resilient, but not noodley for riders of average weight. If you're really heavy (>220 lbs) you might think it's flexy.
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09-30-14 | 04:41 PM
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I think $500 would be a better deal but 600 isn't bad either for that. Judging by the rims the bike has seen little service unless he had 2 sets of wheel.
SLX was nice tubing and in bike that size it should be a comfortable ride but still not too flexy when you stand on it,
Speaking of size.... that is a pretty small frame how tall are you?
SLX was nice tubing and in bike that size it should be a comfortable ride but still not too flexy when you stand on it,
Speaking of size.... that is a pretty small frame how tall are you?
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09-30-14 | 05:39 PM
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I just sold mine. I haven't seen another pink one.
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09-30-14 | 06:01 PM
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At 160 pounds, you should love it. Bianchigirll is right about the small frame though. Since you've owned a lot of bikes you should be able to quickly determine if it fits you.
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