Just bought a new roadie!
05-08-05, 09:36 PM
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Just bought a new roadie!
Hello everyone, as you can see I'm new here.
I commute 11 miles one way to work, and have been doing it in a Specialized Expedition comfort bike. I've since decided that I wanted to move to a road bike, so, I just bought a used one on eBay.
It looks great, but I'd like to know more about it and the components that the bike is composed of.
Here's a link to the auction page (with pictures)
https://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...MEWN%3AIT&rd=1
The frame is Columbus Cromor cromoly (whatever that means)
The components are Shimano 105 (whatever that means) :-)
I did find a fitting guide online. I am 6' 0" and the bike is 58cm, so I think it will fit nicely.
Is there a good FAQ online somewhere where I can get up to speed on this stuff?
Thanks!
I commute 11 miles one way to work, and have been doing it in a Specialized Expedition comfort bike. I've since decided that I wanted to move to a road bike, so, I just bought a used one on eBay.
It looks great, but I'd like to know more about it and the components that the bike is composed of.
Here's a link to the auction page (with pictures)
https://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...MEWN%3AIT&rd=1
The frame is Columbus Cromor cromoly (whatever that means)
The components are Shimano 105 (whatever that means) :-)
I did find a fitting guide online. I am 6' 0" and the bike is 58cm, so I think it will fit nicely.
Is there a good FAQ online somewhere where I can get up to speed on this stuff?
Thanks!
05-09-05, 12:17 AM
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well, i'll be honest with you i have pretty damn near that exact same bike. the one you got has better components(i think yours is newer), but the frame looks exactly the same. i've done a few things to mine like change the seat(the one on there made me feel like satan was chewing my a$$ out) and other general fiddlings.
the problem is, my oppinions will probably be of no real use to you because, at 5'8" i'm too freaking short for the bike. i bought mine a while back off an old guy at a yard sale for 20 dollars, canadian money.
as far as a crappy fitting bike goes, this ones pretty good though! i think you'll like it. it seems to ride pretty nice and it shouldn't give you any nasty surprises.
congrats on the purchase, i hope you have many happy miles on it.
the problem is, my oppinions will probably be of no real use to you because, at 5'8" i'm too freaking short for the bike. i bought mine a while back off an old guy at a yard sale for 20 dollars, canadian money.
as far as a crappy fitting bike goes, this ones pretty good though! i think you'll like it. it seems to ride pretty nice and it shouldn't give you any nasty surprises.
congrats on the purchase, i hope you have many happy miles on it.
05-09-05, 02:06 AM
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it's definitely a retro bike... downtube shifters & old school 105 components. Looks to be well-kept (or well-restored)
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Originally Posted by avatar382
The frame is Columbus Cromor cromoly (whatever that means)
05-09-05, 05:11 AM
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05-09-05, 11:00 AM
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Good luck with your Miele. I have one of their newer hybrids and I'm very pleased with it, although I'm looking to upgrade to a roadie more like your new one.
You might find some help at the company web site: www. mielebicycles.ca As I remember, they don't post an e-mail address, but they have a lot of technical specs on the site.
You might find some help at the company web site: www. mielebicycles.ca As I remember, they don't post an e-mail address, but they have a lot of technical specs on the site.
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That's a great looking bike and a nice deal! Definitely, give us a report on the ride.
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Thanks for the replies!
I can't wait to get in the bike and ride. This thing is from the mid - 80's, right? Should I be concerned about weight, given that the frame is steel? Though, my current bike weighs like 40 pounds.. lol
I can't wait to get in the bike and ride. This thing is from the mid - 80's, right? Should I be concerned about weight, given that the frame is steel? Though, my current bike weighs like 40 pounds.. lol
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Originally Posted by avatar382
Thanks for the replies!
I can't wait to get in the bike and ride. This thing is from the mid - 80's, right? Should I be concerned about weight, given that the frame is steel? Though, my current bike weighs like 40 pounds.. lol
I can't wait to get in the bike and ride. This thing is from the mid - 80's, right? Should I be concerned about weight, given that the frame is steel? Though, my current bike weighs like 40 pounds.. lol
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Originally Posted by avatar382
Hello everyone, as you can see I'm new here.
I commute 11 miles one way to work, and have been doing it in a Specialized Expedition comfort bike. I've since decided that I wanted to move to a road bike, so, I just bought a used one on eBay.
It looks great, but I'd like to know more about it and the components that the bike is composed of.
Here's a link to the auction page (with pictures)
https://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...MEWN%3AIT&rd=1
The frame is Columbus Cromor cromoly (whatever that means)
The components are Shimano 105 (whatever that means) :-)
I did find a fitting guide online. I am 6' 0" and the bike is 58cm, so I think it will fit nicely.
Is there a good FAQ online somewhere where I can get up to speed on this stuff?
Thanks!
I commute 11 miles one way to work, and have been doing it in a Specialized Expedition comfort bike. I've since decided that I wanted to move to a road bike, so, I just bought a used one on eBay.
It looks great, but I'd like to know more about it and the components that the bike is composed of.
Here's a link to the auction page (with pictures)
https://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...MEWN%3AIT&rd=1
The frame is Columbus Cromor cromoly (whatever that means)
The components are Shimano 105 (whatever that means) :-)
I did find a fitting guide online. I am 6' 0" and the bike is 58cm, so I think it will fit nicely.
Is there a good FAQ online somewhere where I can get up to speed on this stuff?
Thanks!
Man that seller was pretty in my view, he had like 20,000 high quality pics!
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Dunno 'bout frame size? I'm 6'3" and my frame is 55.5 cm. Make sure you can stand over the top tube with at least an inch between it and the ole family jewels!
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