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I went to the shop today. looked at Bacchetta bikes and one Rans that was very similar to a Stada or Corsa.
I am leaning towards the Corsa right now...i didnt get to test drive it snowed last night..go figure. So I gotta go back sometime really soon. I need something soon my prosthesis is flaring up again and i have to go to the doctor tomorrow for it. |
just to update. i rode my friends Corsa tonight about 20 mi. i loved it. it was so comfortable. I think that is the way i am going to go for sure now. now can anyone tell me the advantages of having the 700 tire over the 650? his was a 700 but all my bike shop has is the 650 ones. Didnt know if it would be worth it to wait for a 700 version of the Corsa or not?
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Depending on what fits in the frame/fork, there are a million times (exaggeration, but not by much) more tire choices in 700c versus 650c.
Info from Sheldon on wheel sizes: http://sheldonbrown.com/650b.html |
Also, you need a 55T chainring to normalize the gearing on a 650C. If that's important.
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thats what i was thinking. the tire selection would be alot better with the 700c. Other than that is there really any difference? like riding wise?
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I'm guessing with the 700 your COG would be a bit higher and thus the handling would be a bit twitchier.
At the Bacchetta forums (check it out) everyone seems very enthusiastic over the 700s. |
Originally Posted by Dudelsack
(Post 13615842)
I'm guessing with the 700 your COG would be a bit higher and thus the handling would be a bit twitchier.
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Originally Posted by Dudelsack
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I'm guessing with the 700 your COG would be a bit higher and thus the handling would be a bit twitchier.
At the Bacchetta forums (check it out) everyone seems very enthusiastic over the 700s. |
Originally Posted by Jeff Wills
(Post 13523429)
Bacchetta sells only through dealers, so you probably won't find anyone selling them online (unless it's a used bike). This will give you some idea: http://www.tandems-recumbents.com/bacchetta.html but note that the page hasn't been updated since 2009. Volae bikes are similar and they are sold online: http://hostelshoppe.com/cgi-bin/sear...ategory=104700 , so that's some more info.
FWIW: test ride a few before you make your decision. There's a few recumbent riders in Iowa- seek them out and give a couple different bikes a try. No one - and I mean no one - can put you on the "perfect" bike. You'll have to work that out for yourself. A test ride is strongly suggested in any case. |
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Originally Posted by Dudelsack
(Post 13616824)
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well guys it looks like i will be ordering a 700c Corsa. i got the money ready just need to get the order placed. Bacchetta is closed until the 3rd so hopefully they have one laying around :thumb:
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