I'm Denny Voorhees, and I'm a Bacchetta Giro owner since September 2002. The Giro has replaced my 97 RANS Vrex as my current ride of choice. The Bacchetta...
I've uploaded some photo's taken at a couple of the Recumbent Rally's this past summer. The content is Bacchetta related, but doesn't have to be. Mug shots are...
Hi Denny(and all others), Thanks for starting up the new forum. Allow me to introduce myself. I go by the moniker Hell'Bent and am the happy new owner of an...
Same story with me - I've had a Vrex since 95, bought a Giro last year. My reasons were: - a couple more inches of wheelbase - a couple inches lower in the...
... Not yet, like you I'm looking at a tailbox. I've got to find a source for the 4 mm coroplast. I've got some of the heavier stuff left over from a fairing I...
... I've mounted RANS rear racks on several Giros and they mount as easily to them as they do to RANS bikes due to the similar seat support configuration. ...
Hello Denny, as I previously stated at the arbr NG site, I've come and joined your new Bacchetta Group! I look forward to reading and seeing everyone's...
Denny, I think you made a great choice on getting the Giro. IMHO that is one fantastic bike! I have a Giro frameset on order and I am going to set it up for...
Denny, John from Bacchetta Bikes. thanks for setting up this forum. I'll try to keep and eye on the group and respond if I can. Over in Taiwan right now and...
John, the South Florida Killer B's are already buzzing around and looking forward to some of you KING B's to come down and visit us again, in March! EZ Biker...
Anyone know what size the mounting bolts are for the rear dropouts? Will the water bottle bolts be the same size? I tried a couple sizes I had around, but they...
... Same size as bottle cage bolts, M5 x .8. If the screw won't turn easily due to paint on the threads a M5 x .8 tap should be run through the threads. ... ...
I shortened the ends of the handlebars. With the stock handlebars I found I was usually riding with my hands above the grips. If I used the grips I tended to...
Has anyone found a kickstand adaptable for my Bacchetta Giro? Although I never used one on my upright bikes, I find them very handy and practical on...
Will the moderator please contact me off-list? I'm having trouble signing in to see the archived messages. Thanks! Tom, aka bikeolounger Long ago, when men...
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Zach; Thanks for the information and the tip on the tap. ... From: "Zach Kaplan" <zakaplan@...> To: <Bacchetta_Bikes@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Sunday,...
Calhoun Cycle in Minneapolis, MN sells a kickstand and mounting hardware for the Bacchetta bikes. Luke is a great guy... he'll hook you up. :) -keith ...
Howdy everyone! I bought a Strada in May of 2002. It's a great bike... my third bent. I put between 6,000 and 7,000 miles on it last year. I recently...
Hi Denny, This is Jose from `BentRider Online. Thank You very much for this forum. Within a week, I'll be riding a Strada/Corsa/Aero Hybrid. We basically got a...
Wow Keith, your new bike sounds like one comfy ride! Big wheels front and rear AND suspension hubs! Try not to fall asleep on that one :) I can't wait to...
Hi, my name is John and I am addicted to bikes..... All at once: HI JOHN.. I currently have five bikes, 4 DF's (gasp) and one bent which is a Vision R40 that...
Hi John Welcome to the group. May your questions be answered. I can answer a couple. You should probably be looking at a large frame. I'm 6'1 and that is what...
Yes, the South Florida Killer B's (Even multi cultured one's like Jose's... ;-) GRIN) are growing in numbers everyday here! Can't wait to share ideas with...
... I use a C-clamp to hold the two halves of the plastic slider together so the seat bracket can easily drop down over the bolts. ... Zach Kaplan Cycles ...
If yor taking the seat off be sure to put a mark on the frame with a magic marker. Release the the clamp block Q.R. to where there is not tension on the block....
Hi, I currently have a 2001 Rocket and love it. As soon as funds make themselves available, though, I'm thinking about buying a Strada. I was wondering if...
David, I bought a 2002 Strada and have put about 1,500 miles on the bike. I have not had any significant problems. I have added a carbon fiber seat, XTR...
Group, Thanks for all the replys so far, I have a couple additional questions. It is my understanding that the seat on the Giro and Strada is the same as the...
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