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Hi all,

I have a set of 24" Velocity Uriel wheels + skewers, with a carbon Johnson fork.
These were
taken off a recently purchased Ti Aero with less than 500 miles. The set also
comes with
Schwalbe stelvio's and an extra tube.    $300 takes it all.  Reason for selling.
Went to 650c's.

Thanks Andy

--- In Bacchetta_Bikes@yahoogroups.com, rcpinto@... wrote:
>
> ?Hi All
>
> ????I'm reposting the rally info from John Hoyt below, who posted
this on BROL.? ?John and his wife Ann are great hosts, in one of the?
nicest of New England's Seaside lodges.?
>
> ???? My wife Ann and I will be there for the weekend, hope to see
many of you there!
>
>
> ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????? Rich
>
> ????
>
>
>
> hi all,
>
> Just to let you know that we are having a recumbent gathering
weekend Sept 19th 20th here at our lodges www.hoytslodges.com in Rye
NH. This event is going to coincide with the Wheelmen's Century Ride
and The East Coast Greenway inauguration ride. Lots of things going
on, lots of energy!
>
> Rich pinto will be there and has promised to have some demos on
hand for all of us to ride and to also ply us with his world famous
BBQ ribs.
>
> Lynette Chiang from Bike Friday will be here also but this time we
are getting her on to a recumbent. She gracefully did the write up of
last year's gathering http://www.bikefriday.com/ryerecumbent07
>
> I'm in the process of having an East Coast Greenway rep present to
give us a short talk....I mean short...no long winded talkers here!
>
> And there will be another luminary present to talk about bike
lighting.
>
> Weather permitting, it should be a blast.
>
> Zeke
>
> ??????
>
> _____________________________
>
what is the timing of the varoius events and rides?

Thanks for the response, Rich.  I am looking for the
Euromesh/Aluminum.  Right now I have the wider mesh seat. My
impression is that you can get better leverage with the
Euromesh/aluminum, for climbing hills. Carbon, of course would be
great, but even a used version there would definitely eclipse my
price range.

By the way, I'm having a lot of fun with the bike.  I'm going to wait
a month before I write a full review, but initial impressions are
definitely positive.  You guys seem to have found the right
performance recumbent formula.

Ryan

--- In Bacchetta_Bikes@yahoogroups.com, rcpinto@... wrote:
>
> ??? Hi Ryan?
>
> ??? Bacchetta makes?two narrow seats, a?carbon
hardshell/reticulated foam?seat, and a Euromesh seat? (aluminum and
mesh/reticulated foam)?
>
> ???? We also make a?our standard seat, a much wider mesh back?and
foam seat.
>
> ????Just to make sure I understand you, you wanted the Euromesh
aluminum and mesh seat?
>
> ?
> ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? Rich
Pinto
> ????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? Bacchetta
Bikes
>

Hi--

I purchased a used strada last week and am just getting to know it.  It
came with the traditional 2-section seat and I'm thinking I'll want to
switch to the hardshell style sometime in the near future.  I know a
lot of people upgrade from the Euromesh to the lighter-weight carbon.

I'm not ready for carbon yet...but if someone does have an old Euromesh
hardshell seat sitting around, I'd love to hear from you.

Thanks!

Ed,

I have a normal frame Giro but a large frame might be nice, since I
always have the seat all the way back.  I'm 6-1  Can you send me
pictures, please. How tall are you Ed?

Thanks, John


--- In Bacchetta_Bikes@yahoogroups.com, "Ed O'Hara" <eohara@...> wrote:
>
> --- In Bacchetta_Bikes@yahoogroups.com, "pfixman2005"
> L8X_fan_milw@ wrote:
> >
> > Selling my Giro Green Large frame w/ seat bag (has 2 bottle holers
on
> > bagand is a large bag), Shimano Deore Components, fenders, upgraded
> > pedals, tuned up last summer. I don't ride it enough and here in La
> > Crosse WI, there are no bike lanes or parking lanes to bike in and
> for
> > the most part people seem to be either drunk or stoned and drunk all
> > the time. I doubt they can see the cars, much less a bicyclist's
head
> > 3' off the ground. I have about 40 ish miles on it, bought it in
> > January of 2005, parked it for winter, then in summer I moved to La
> > Crosse and have regretted it ever since. If I have to ship it, an
> > estimate from a bike store here was about 85 to crate/box it. I am
> > asking 799, paid 1350 plus tax back in January of 2005. Pictures
> > available upon request.... Thanks!
> >
> Do you still have the bike?
>

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From: mark wolfe

To: Bacchetta_Bikes@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Sunday, July 06, 2008 6:11 PM

Subject: Re: [Bacchetta_Bikes] Re: 2008 models - Bacchetta Strada versus RANS F5 ?

Maybe it was the guy I was passing, it just looke way short. Ran
across a guy on an F5 awhile back on a ride. Maybe it was a Vision that
I'm thinking about. Anyway, I still prefer the Corsa, probably because
I own one. :)

Mark

Zach Kaplan wrote:
> "mark wolfe" markw@wolfenet.org wrote:
>
>> I'd prefer the current Corsa over both. Th F5 is surprisingly short
>> wheelbase. I've seen 50+ descents on the Corsa and Carbon Aero, rock
>> solid handling. The Corsa is going to be lighter than the Strada,
>> and
>> is more basic with non folding stem. Both companies make a solid
>> product, and both stand behind them. Bacchetta seems to have more
>> of a
>> performance edge with it's lineup.
>
> I measured the wheelbase on a 2008 size large F5 at 1180 mm and a
> 2008 size large Corsa at 1160 mm. The the F5 has a 20 mm longer
> wheelbase than the Corsa.
>

Maybe it was the guy I was passing, it just looke way short.   Ran
across a guy on an F5 awhile back on a ride.  Maybe it was a Vision that
I'm thinking about.  Anyway, I still prefer the Corsa, probably because
I own one. :)

Mark

Zach Kaplan wrote:
> "mark wolfe" markw@... wrote:
>
>> I'd prefer the current Corsa over both.  Th F5 is surprisingly short
>> wheelbase.  I've seen 50+ descents on the Corsa and Carbon Aero, rock
>> solid handling.   The Corsa is going to be lighter than the Strada,
>> and
>> is more basic with non folding stem.  Both companies make a solid
>> product, and both stand behind them.  Bacchetta seems to have more
>> of a
>> performance edge with it's lineup.
>
> I measured the wheelbase on a 2008 size large F5 at 1180 mm and a
> 2008 size large Corsa at 1160 mm. The the F5 has a 20 mm longer
> wheelbase than the Corsa.
>

"mark wolfe" markw@... wrote:

> I'd prefer the current Corsa over both.  Th F5 is surprisingly short
> wheelbase.  I've seen 50+ descents on the Corsa and Carbon Aero, rock
> solid handling.   The Corsa is going to be lighter than the Strada,
> and
> is more basic with non folding stem.  Both companies make a solid
> product, and both stand behind them.  Bacchetta seems to have more
> of a
> performance edge with it's lineup.

I measured the wheelbase on a 2008 size large F5 at 1180 mm and a
2008 size large Corsa at 1160 mm. The the F5 has a 20 mm longer
wheelbase than the Corsa.

-------------------------------------------------------------
Zach Kaplan Cycles
Alameda, Northern California, North America
510-522-BENT (2368)
zakaplan@...

I'd prefer the current Corsa over both.  Th F5 is surprisingly short
wheelbase.  I've seen 50+ descents on the Corsa and Carbon Aero, rock
solid handling.   The Corsa is going to be lighter than the Strada, and
is more basic with non folding stem.  Both companies make a solid
product, and both stand behind them.  Bacchetta seems to have more of a
performance edge with it's lineup.

Mark

hwadler wrote:
> I have a Classic Corsa and have ridden an older F5. The Classic has a 55
> up front so its got a higher top speed. I had an 11-34 on the back.
>
> The Strada has a longer wheelbase so it will be more stable and smoother
> ride than the F5 on a decent. The Classic is the most comfortable ride
> I've ever had, even with the CF seat.
>
> Both are great bikes and you won't go wrong with either, but I'd give an
> edge to the Strada.
>
> Herman
>

--- In Bacchetta_Bikes@yahoogroups.com, "pfixman2005"
<L8X_fan_milw@...> wrote:
>
> Selling my Giro Green Large frame w/ seat bag (has 2 bottle holers on
> bagand is a large bag), Shimano Deore Components, fenders, upgraded
> pedals, tuned up last summer. I don't ride it enough and here in La
> Crosse WI, there are no bike lanes or parking lanes to bike in and
for
> the most part people seem to be either drunk or stoned and drunk all
> the time. I doubt they can see the cars, much less a bicyclist's head
> 3' off the ground. I have about 40 ish miles on it, bought it in
> January of 2005, parked it for winter, then in summer I moved to La
> Crosse and have regretted it ever since. If I have to ship it, an
> estimate from a bike store here was about 85 to crate/box it. I am
> asking 799, paid 1350 plus tax back in January of 2005. Pictures
> available upon request.... Thanks!
>
Do you still have the bike?

I have a Classic Corsa and have ridden an older F5. The Classic has a 55
up front so its got a higher top speed. I had an 11-34 on the back.

The Strada has a longer wheelbase so it will be more stable and smoother
ride than the F5 on a decent. The Classic is the most comfortable ride
I've ever had, even with the CF seat.

Both are great bikes and you won't go wrong with either, but I'd give an
edge to the Strada.

Herman

--
LCI #1231
Bachetta Aero
Rans Fusion
Trek 2000
www.wadler.org

Am considering buying one of these. Have been riding an older (2001)
RANS Rocket for the past few years and am pleased with it - would like
something faster.

if anyone has evaluated and compared these two or purchased either, or
has tips for me please share.

Thanks in advance for your input.

Deepak
Clinton MS

Update:  My LBS was able to order a new Corsa.  I should be riding it in
about a week.  Woohoo!  :)

Trey


--- In Bacchetta_Bikes@yahoogroups.com, "Trey" <oumed@...> wrote:
>
>
> Hello all, I'm a new member to the group. I'm looking for a used
Corsa,
> 2005 or newer, large frame. I'm 6'0" tall and 195 lbs with a 43.5
> x-seam.
>
> You can email me at oumed@... <mailto:oumed@... .
>
> Thanks.
>
> Trey
>

Hello all, I'm a new member to the group.  I'm looking for a used Corsa, 2005 or newer, large frame.  I'm 6'0" tall and 195 lbs with a 43.5 x-seam. 

You can email me at oumed@....

Thanks.

Trey

That a recumbent racer might complete RAAM, noted as the hardest
sporting event in the world, will be a big feather in the cap
of "Recumbency".  And John Sclitter is doing it on a Bacchetta!!

As of 8:30 EST , after 3,000 miles John is tied with the leader in
the other solo (50 to 59 age) group.  They both checked into Time
Station 51 with 10 days 19:59 riding time.

A hundred miles to go.  Will JS be the first RAAM racer to complete
RAAM on a recumbent.  I'm hop'n so.

The expense for this undertaking are huge and if you would like to
contribute to help defray that cost, here's the link:

http://tinyurl.com/458nco <--Donate to RAAM recumbent rider

Someone just posted on the Bacchetta Bikes forum some reasons why he
was contributing. They struck a nerve with me, thus this post.

My $50 contribution is in the pot - and for many reasons.

1) Because of the amazing effort and the contribution that you are
making to recumbent bicycle racing by riding RAAM solo.
2) For designing the greatest bike I have ever put my butt on.
3) Because John and his crew care about people. John and the
Bacchetta family take the time and effort to reach out to people in a
way that most companies neglect. Thank you for being so attentive to
so many. I have experienced that personal touch and it is nice to
have a way to say thank you.

OK - I am starting to sound sentimental and mushy. Kick some more
butt and get to that finish line! (Chrissy)

--- In Bacchetta_Bikes@yahoogroups.com, Tristan Fiedler <tristan.fiedler@...>
wrote:
>
> Try contacting Bacchetta directly and see if they will release the
> production date from the serial number.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Tristan Fiedler
>

Thanks Tristan

and very helpful they are. It's an '03 small frame.

Try contacting Bacchetta directly and see if they will release the
production date from the serial number.

Cheers,

Tristan Fiedler

Performance Bike sells a rack the Xport flatbed that is great for recumbent's. I have had one for years and they are not expensive

 

In a message dated 6/6/2008 8:49:33 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, jkeenan0407@yahoo.com writes:

SARS Bones Trunk Rack: Sent you email

slo joe recumbo

--- In Bacchetta_Bikes@yahoogroups.com, "pfixman2005"
<L8X_fan_milw@...> wrote:
>
> Hello... I am looking to transport my bike. I have a newer (2009)
> Toyota Corolla S with a spoiler. May someone please explain what is
the
> best way to transport the bike? All the bike racks which are trunk-
> design look like they are to be carrying mountain bike or road bike
> style frames. How does one transport a recumbent? Thanks in advance
for
> any info. If you have time to email me direct, my email is
> pfixman2005@... Patrick
>

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