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onemanpeleton
a Commuter
from Date Reviewed: August 4, 2009
Strengths: light weight, solid quiet shifting, smooth rideWeaknesses: I have to fiddle with the derailer settings often to keep the 3 ring quiet. Thinking of going to a compact crank for weight and noise reduction. Original Tires are flat magnets, but they do have over 2000 miles on them.Bottom Line: This bike is incredible for the price. Light, great mid-range components, sexy looking colors ("ron" burgundy/silver) and handles downhills like a jet fighter. I love it. I have a heavy seat (350 grams) on it and it is still about 19.5 lbs stock. I am a 170 lbs man, but the 54cm frame and compact geometry fits my 5'7" body really well.
Favorite Ride: Boise to Lake Owyhee Oregon
Price Paid:
$325.00
Purchased At: ebay
Similar Products Used: 2004 Specialized Allez Triple
Bike Setup: Everything is stock, except the previous owner put a ultegra 11-25 cassette on the rear for climbing. Profile Aero bars came with it and a Cateye Cadence computer. I just put a set of Continental Gatorskin tires on it and it increased the handling noticably on sharp downhills.
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gina mercurio
a Recreational Rider
from Date Reviewed: April 19, 2006
Strengths: FittingWeaknesses: Deraillier.
Shifting has never been consistant. Doesn't seem to hold an adjustment. As a result the chain comes off randomly and inconveniently. Has become a safety issue.Bottom Line: Every small woman should tru this bike on for size. It is truly a good fit. The PETITE of bikes.
Favorite Ride: Tour De Sewickley
Price Paid:
$1000.00
Purchased At: Bikesource
Similar Products Used: TREK MT. BIKE
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MS
a Recreational Rider
from Date Reviewed: September 24, 2003
Strengths: Great value, great bike.Weaknesses: I thought the handle bar felt a little wide -- I had the LBR replace the stock handlebar with a narrower Bianchi one.Bottom Line: My fiance bought me this bike over the summer and I think it's great. I am 5'1" and ride a 44 cm bike. It is light and not too stiff. The components it came with are good for its price range (ultegra rear derailleur and ultegra short-reach shifters). It seems like a better deal than the Allez Dolce because you get the same frame for much less and you can upgrade your components at your own pace (and budget). I am new to road biking so I wanted to ride a bit before I decided which components were worth upgrading, etc. I may switch to a double crankset because I don't seem to need the triple and I am having a little bit of trouble with the front (Tiagra) derailleur dropping to the innermost ring unintentionally during halfshifts going up hills. (I have been accused of excessive shifting by my fiance so it might just be me -- either way, the double crankset should rectify the problem). Did the 30-mile MS Society bike tour and had absolutely no problems with shifting or the bike, but it was a pretty flat course.
Favorite Ride: Central Park (for now)
Purchased At: Gift
Bike Setup: Had to cut the seat post a little; replaced pedals for clipless (Shimano PD-R600) and replaced saddle with Terry Firefly (only real noticeable difference so far has been the weight).
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Auja
a Recreational Rider
from Date Reviewed: September 20, 2003
Strengths: Very light and comfortable. Saddle is excellent. Short handlebar works great for my arms, hands and fingers.Weaknesses: None whatsoever yet.Bottom Line: What an amazing bike. I had tried many others (Treck, Raleigh, Giant, others) in my search for the perfect bike. I tried this one, and decided on it within minutes. It fits great, is extremely comfortable for my small frame (5'2").
Favorite Ride: Maryland and Delaware
Price Paid:
$1000.00
Purchased At: Capital Bicycle
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danaray
a Recreational Rider
from OhioDate Reviewed: July 3, 2003
Strengths: Great fit, and easy to reach for breaks/shifters. This bike is great for short, petite women.Weaknesses: Hard to fit on the car bike rack due to the short tube length. Water bottles are hard to get in and out, due to frame size.Bottom Line: There are not many small bikes available for short people out there(I'm 5'2), and after test riding the vita, I knew it was for me. Everything was just my size. The seat post was trimmed about an inch to accomadate me.
My first ride on it was for 30 miles. The saddle was very comfortable.
Favorite Ride: any road
Price Paid:
$1049.00
Purchased At: Eddy's Bike Shop
Similar Products Used: Cannondale mountain bike
Bike Setup: I switched to clipless pedals the day I bought it.
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