100 Miles on new ride
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100 Miles on new ride
New Bianchi Infinito CV Disk Ultegra. Very pleased. Solid, smooth, quick and nimble. Just had a pro tune today that feels real good. Really happy with the looks as well. Had posted a few weeks ago about having the cassette changed to 11-34 which I ended up doing. Did my first 5 mile 5-6% incline and was able to handle that ok. Have to start somewhere I guess.
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nice ride and bike! did you ever shift down into the lowest gear on that climb? if so, did you stay in that gear for the most part, bounce back and forth or shift up and out of it?
time for some hc climbs!
time for some hc climbs!
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Thx, I did shift into the lowest gear in tne steepest sections and towards the end of the climb. I did bounce back and forth when it was less steep. Need to do that ride omce or twice a week to build up some strength.
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as per that other thread...that bailout gear will come in handier than you suspected. the mountain roads in socal are the best roads but they ain't easy to come by.
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Awesome bike! Thanks for posting!
If I can be so nosy; was there a long wait before you were able to buy it? I am trying to buy a lesser-model Bianchi (Via Nirone) and the local dealer is rather non-specific as to when the new stock might come in.... Next month, next year, who knows. But they do have my name and number, so hopefully I will get a call!
If I can be so nosy; was there a long wait before you were able to buy it? I am trying to buy a lesser-model Bianchi (Via Nirone) and the local dealer is rather non-specific as to when the new stock might come in.... Next month, next year, who knows. But they do have my name and number, so hopefully I will get a call!
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Awesome bike! Thanks for posting!
If I can be so nosy; was there a long wait before you were able to buy it? I am trying to buy a lesser-model Bianchi (Via Nirone) and the local dealer is rather non-specific as to when the new stock might come in.... Next month, next year, who knows. But they do have my name and number, so hopefully I will get a call!
If I can be so nosy; was there a long wait before you were able to buy it? I am trying to buy a lesser-model Bianchi (Via Nirone) and the local dealer is rather non-specific as to when the new stock might come in.... Next month, next year, who knows. But they do have my name and number, so hopefully I will get a call!
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Yes, I am pleased with the cassette set up. First climb was Mandeville Canyon. Will be looking for others now.
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New Bianchi Infinito CV Disk Ultegra. Very pleased. Solid, smooth, quick and nimble. Just had a pro tune today that feels real good. Really happy with the looks as well. Had posted a few weeks ago about having the cassette changed to 11-34 which I ended up doing. Did my first 5 mile 5-6% incline and was able to handle that ok. Have to start somewhere I guess.
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That's a sweeeeet ride...enjoy!
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you are starting at the hottest time of the year so mornings/dawn patrol will be your best friend altho i suspect you already know that with your recent corona area ride.
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it seems like you are not entirely opposed to a wide socal area based on your posts. enough climbs/climbing to keep you and that 11-34 equipped bianchi occupied for quite a while.
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Bike fits real nice into the back of the S5 with the seats down. Super easy. Just need to find the spots to ride and away I go.
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