Hi All,
I'm new to the forum so forgive me if I'm in the wrong place. I have a few questions, but first a little background. My husband and I have decided to try touring. Problem is we have two road bikes set up for tris and general riding and no room for more bikes. So, we have to find two touring bikes and sell the old bikes. Ok...on we go...
First Q: I have a 2001 Lemond Buenos Aires 54cm with a mix of 105 and ultegra components and original Rolf Vectors Wheels. It's never been raced but has about 7000 miles on it. It's only been dumped slightly once (I hate falling down). What do you think I could get for this on Craig's List, Ebay or other venues? Am I out of my mind thinking I could get around $500?
Second Q: Husband has a 2001 Bianchi Veloce 63cm with Full Campy Record components. Never ever been raced and never dumped (he hates to fall more than I do). It's always been a bit small for him and he's going to get a new bike no matter what we decide. What do you think we can get for that one? Any tall riders out there looking for an awesome bike?
Third Q: Looking for two touring bikes that can take us anywhere that makes sense. Husband is 6'7" and 230lbs. We are having serious problems finding him a stock frame. We are pretty sure he'll need a custom frame but aren't sure who to use. I'm in DC but wouldn't mind having to travel to some to get the right bike but don't want to waste $3000 to $5000 on a bike he isn't going to be happy with. Any suggestions?
Last Q: Has anyone retrofitted a stock frame with S&S couplers? I'm pretty sure I can find a stock frame for myself but want to fly my bike to places (beats renting a car) and tour around. I've heard that retrofitting can be done but how is the final product?
All answers are welcome...even bratty ones.
Thanks,
Denise
I'm new to the forum so forgive me if I'm in the wrong place. I have a few questions, but first a little background. My husband and I have decided to try touring. Problem is we have two road bikes set up for tris and general riding and no room for more bikes. So, we have to find two touring bikes and sell the old bikes. Ok...on we go...
First Q: I have a 2001 Lemond Buenos Aires 54cm with a mix of 105 and ultegra components and original Rolf Vectors Wheels. It's never been raced but has about 7000 miles on it. It's only been dumped slightly once (I hate falling down). What do you think I could get for this on Craig's List, Ebay or other venues? Am I out of my mind thinking I could get around $500?
Second Q: Husband has a 2001 Bianchi Veloce 63cm with Full Campy Record components. Never ever been raced and never dumped (he hates to fall more than I do). It's always been a bit small for him and he's going to get a new bike no matter what we decide. What do you think we can get for that one? Any tall riders out there looking for an awesome bike?
Third Q: Looking for two touring bikes that can take us anywhere that makes sense. Husband is 6'7" and 230lbs. We are having serious problems finding him a stock frame. We are pretty sure he'll need a custom frame but aren't sure who to use. I'm in DC but wouldn't mind having to travel to some to get the right bike but don't want to waste $3000 to $5000 on a bike he isn't going to be happy with. Any suggestions?
Last Q: Has anyone retrofitted a stock frame with S&S couplers? I'm pretty sure I can find a stock frame for myself but want to fly my bike to places (beats renting a car) and tour around. I've heard that retrofitting can be done but how is the final product?
All answers are welcome...even bratty ones.
Thanks,
Denise