Originally Posted by illdthedj (Post 15628951)

Funny enough, Bianchi Celeste is pretty much the primary reason i was able to get my wife into cycling with me....
She LOVED that color without even being privy to Bianchi...she collects glassware from a company called Fenton, popular in the 60s (she digs the retro stuff)...but only their AQUA hobnail, which is actually VERY close in color to Bianchi's Celeste....

So she never had any interest in cycling until i showed her various bianchi's in the celeste color, more specifically lugged steel ones, and suddenly she wanted a celeste bianchi haha (well, plus we had gotten into exercising together so this was a great way to do so)

i built her up a campione de italia, and since we've gone on a ride every sunday, and shes even done two metric centuries with me! here it is...not up for "hot or not" review haha just sharing...it might be obvious the top tube is too long for her...ive been on the lookout for the next size down (celeste bianchi of course) but for now this is functional for her...
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8500/8...8a245d0085.jpg

Originally Posted by jtwilson (Post 15626184)

First thing I noticed was the Shimano decal w/ Campy group.

Originally Posted by bj.bonnette (Post 15626012)

2012 Specialized Venge Pro
Sram Red
Quarq Riken
44mm Carbon Tubulars

http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=316877

Originally Posted by Ranger Dan (Post 15614481)

My wife and daughter don't like my new bike (Infinito). They tell me it's a chick color that even chicks don't like. One of the women where I work told me it looks ok "for a girl's bicycle." I think they're barbarians. I just got the bike, so I still have to remove some spacers, etc., but allowing for that, what say the BF?


http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=316239

Originally Posted by dudemanppl (Post 15626115)

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7282/8...7b1cb5a7_b.jpg
Me sorry for not full bicycle view.

Originally Posted by dudemanppl (Post 15629905)

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7282/8...9cf8f53c_c.jpg

The fact that I screwed the photo bothers me. I think I'll shoot a whole roll of my bike some day.

Originally Posted by uncrx2003 (Post 15630805)

Just picked her off of craigslist tonight. Sorry for the crappy picture. Will take better one tomorrow.
http://i948.photobucket.com/albums/a...ps22973379.jpg

Originally Posted by dudemanppl (Post 15629905)

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7282/8...9cf8f53c_c.jpg

The fact that I screwed the photo bothers me. I think I'll shoot a whole roll of my bike some day.

Originally Posted by Elduderino2412 (Post 15629289)

How's the fit? I'm thinking of getting an infinito 59cm. I currently ride a 58 CAAD10. Does the geo fit normal or run a little small? Also do you get alot of road chatter on bumpy roads?

BTW the celeste looks nice

Originally Posted by Ranger Dan (Post 15631075)

Thanks. I'm just under 6' and the new Infinito is a 57. According to the LBS, I'm a 58 but the choices are 57 or 59. I don't know about Cannondales, but my impression is that a Bianchi 59 isn't as big as some other manufacturer's 59s are.

Actually, I have an older Ultregra Infinito in blue/white that's a 59. The 59 isn't a bad fit for me, but I like the 57 (and the Celeste/Campy) better. I was going to sell the 59 but my wife suggested I just keep it. That kind of threw me for a loop. I don't know what I'm going to do with 2 Infinitos though, along with my other bikes.

We have some rough roads around here, but I think the Infinito handles them well. It's certainly not as smooth as my old Trek 720 steel touring bike, but overall I think the Infinito is a great bike.

Originally Posted by Erwin8r (Post 15629265)

Yeah, I know... "Sponsor" decals are an unfortunate side-effect of buying a "repli-racer." I've debated peeling them off, but I don't want to damage the clear coat...

Originally Posted by fa63 (Post 15634607)

Crappy picture

Originally Posted by fa63 (Post 15634607)

Crappy picture of my Zanconato (I really need to get a better camera):

Originally Posted by generalkdi (Post 15635475)

Got myself a garmin edge 500 and the package of GP4000s from wiggle.

Originally Posted by FPSDavid

If you have to say it, why post here?

Originally Posted by kcollier5 (Post 15635717)

:lol: This is like a chef saying, I'm sorry the meal isn't any good, I really need to get better pots.

Take the bike outside during the day, lean it up against your solid color garage door, position it correctly, and take a photo. (probably best if it's cloudy or in the shade slightly) I promise the problem isn't the camera. The photography doesn't have to be spectacular, just something where we can see the bike clearly.

Originally Posted by starjag (Post 15635868)

I know... too many spacers, flip the stem... but this is one fast bike for long rides.

Originally Posted by fa63 (Post 15635930)

Your stem is already flipped.