tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4948910318159742024.post3221428025968132336..comments2024-01-02T07:16:03.732-07:00Comments on Endless Velo Love: Love and BicyclesG.E.http://www.blogger.com/profile/13429419832660419144noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4948910318159742024.post-767868861759357282015-05-23T08:54:07.938-06:002015-05-23T08:54:07.938-06:00My sole bike is a 1990 Bianchi Volpe, and I couldn...My sole bike is a 1990 Bianchi Volpe, and I couldn't agree more with Kendra and G.E. I bought mine on eBay, five years ago this month, when living in Fairbanks, AK -- I was almost a hundred pounds heavier, and the roads were awful. I'd hoped it would take 40mm or 42mm tires, but 38mm remain the largest that fit.<br /><br />I admit to yearning for (lusting after?) a Rivendell Rodeo, but JBHorenhttp://www.dailymile.com/people/JBHorennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4948910318159742024.post-27166135720373910262015-05-22T21:54:02.573-06:002015-05-22T21:54:02.573-06:00I think I'm starting to find that I prefer the...I think I'm starting to find that I prefer the stouter tubing, wider tires, and ability to carry things, even having open roads to ride. Don't get me wrong, a light, fast bike can be completely awesome, but I think I just enjoy it more when I'm loaded up for some reason. Maybe I feel tougher or I don't worry about speed? I haven't entirely figured it out.G.E.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02748009691282638366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4948910318159742024.post-16361252371138346452015-05-22T20:15:01.380-06:002015-05-22T20:15:01.380-06:00If I could get to miles and miles of smooth countr...If I could get to miles and miles of smooth country roads without having to first cover several miles of rough city roads and if I never needed to carry anything other than a flat fix kit, the Liv might have been the bike for me. But since that is not the case, I chose to get a bike that fits my actual life. It turns out my actual life is pretty darn good. Kendrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18329731743529266746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4948910318159742024.post-72448219653833241932015-05-22T20:00:28.361-06:002015-05-22T20:00:28.361-06:00Sometimes, having patience is just what is needed....Sometimes, having patience is just what is needed. I'm glad you're enjoying your Volpe so far and that it fits well. <br /><br />On a related note, I've watched a Liv bike in a shop for about a year now. I keep thinking one of these days I'll actually ask to test it, but I haven't thus far. I think I'm happier with steel and a bit wider tires myself, but I have to admit I&G.E.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02748009691282638366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4948910318159742024.post-36238516742680372372015-05-22T17:25:17.163-06:002015-05-22T17:25:17.163-06:00I had an experience with lurking doubts about a bi...I had an experience with lurking doubts about a bike recently and ultimately decided not to get it. It was a Liv Avail, and I desperately wanted it to be the right bike for me. I loved the colors and the fact that it was available *right now*, but just couldn't get past some basic issues about limited tire width and a few other matters. I kept thinking, "Oh for crying out loud, Kendra, Kendrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18329731743529266746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4948910318159742024.post-62742969732810209152015-05-20T21:33:54.361-06:002015-05-20T21:33:54.361-06:00Ha! That would be fun. :O)Ha! That would be fun. :O)G.E.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02748009691282638366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4948910318159742024.post-9700207905672967212015-05-20T16:34:46.688-06:002015-05-20T16:34:46.688-06:00This would make a good David Letterman list: "...This would make a good David Letterman list: "Ten Ways Your Bicycle is Like Your Wife/Husband" :)<br /><br />As always, an interesting post!JBHorenhttp://www.dailymile.com/people/JBHorennoreply@blogger.com