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Jun 11
16 year old going on a 1000 mile trip Hi JudyHudy... a road bike usually takes a week or two to adjust to the ride... and it's a bit more involved. It would be a real toss-up between a road bike and a hybrid for your granddaughter in my opinion.
A road bike is more performance based and is for someone who wants to get from point A to point B as fast as and efficient as possible. While a hybrid is more for someone who isn't so concerned about speed, but still wants and efficient use of energy. A hybrid is more for the "site-see'er" type of rider.
Posted 06.11.11
Jun 10
Final built options on the Imola. It's really all personal preference Franky. Usually when you get new gear it takes a week or two to adjust, after you adjust you're golden. I've found myself in your situation, but then decided to jump-in... almost every time I find myself looking back happy I went outside my comfort zone and learned something new. food for thought.
Posted 06.10.11
Specs Yes, the exact same... and I'm willing to bet you won't find it cheaper anywhere else on the internet than Giantnerd.com - It's a beautiful bike too, I own it.
Posted 06.10.11
Jun 06
This bike is a beginner cyclists dream come true!
Mine arrived packed very nice in an aircaddy box... nothing dinged or scuffed, all parts wrapped in plastic and everything in great condition. I opted for the genius build, everything seemed adequate with the build.
I'm extremely happy with this bike, it's far more beautiful than I was expecting it to be. This purchase was a dream come true for someone wanting to get into cycling but didn't have the $800-$900 it takes to get a bike that is anywhere close to as nice as this Imola.
It's very light weight; it has a great looking frame shape, quality welds and a really nice paint coat... It's a definite head-turner. The SunRace shifters are nice, smooth transitions. The Tammaso team saddle that comes with the bike is top quality and I see no need at all to change seats, just more testament to the overall quality of this bike.
If there is anything I see myself replacing down the road it would be the rims and tires… but with most enthusiast this is one of the first things you can afford to change that really effects the overall performance of your ride. For right now I'm looking at getting some "Continental Ultra Gatorskin Tires", I've heard nothing but great things about them and I've found them online as low as $32/piece. The rims I won't bother upgrading until I have an issue with them. In all honesty, the rims and tires are nothing to complain about, they're just the only items I see myself upgrading in the future.
No complaints at all… the Tammaso Imola is truly a top-quality product.
Posted 06.06.11
Oct 29
Chadwick |=-
Converted my Tomasso from dropbars to a flatbar. Shimano flatbar R440 shifters, new Shimano brake levers, new cables and Surfas grips. Rad!
Posted 10.29.11
Oct 29
Chadwick |=-
Converted my Tomasso from dropbars to a flatbar. Shimano flatbar R440 shifters, new Shimano brake levers, new cables and Surfas grips. Rad!
Posted 10.29.11
Jun 11
16 year old going on a 1000 mile trip Hi JudyHudy... a road bike usually takes a week or two to adjust to the ride... and it's a bit more involved. It would be a real toss-up between a road bike and a hybrid for your granddaughter in my opinion.
A road bike is more performance based and is for someone who wants to get from point A to point B as fast as and efficient as possible. While a hybrid is more for someone who isn't so concerned about speed, but still wants and efficient use of energy. A hybrid is more for the "site-see'er" type of rider.
Posted 06.11.11
Jun 10
Final built options on the Imola. It's really all personal preference Franky. Usually when you get new gear it takes a week or two to adjust, after you adjust you're golden. I've found myself in your situation, but then decided to jump-in... almost every time I find myself looking back happy I went outside my comfort zone and learned something new. food for thought.
Posted 06.10.11
Specs Yes, the exact same... and I'm willing to bet you won't find it cheaper anywhere else on the internet than Giantnerd.com - It's a beautiful bike too, I own it.
Posted 06.10.11
Jun 06
This bike is a beginner cyclists dream come true!
Mine arrived packed very nice in an aircaddy box... nothing dinged or scuffed, all parts wrapped in plastic and everything in great condition. I opted for the genius build, everything seemed adequate with the build.
I'm extremely happy with this bike, it's far more beautiful than I was expecting it to be. This purchase was a dream come true for someone wanting to get into cycling but didn't have the $800-$900 it takes to get a bike that is anywhere close to as nice as this Imola.
It's very light weight; it has a great looking frame shape, quality welds and a really nice paint coat... It's a definite head-turner. The SunRace shifters are nice, smooth transitions. The Tammaso team saddle that comes with the bike is top quality and I see no need at all to change seats, just more testament to the overall quality of this bike.
If there is anything I see myself replacing down the road it would be the rims and tires… but with most enthusiast this is one of the first things you can afford to change that really effects the overall performance of your ride. For right now I'm looking at getting some "Continental Ultra Gatorskin Tires", I've heard nothing but great things about them and I've found them online as low as $32/piece. The rims I won't bother upgrading until I have an issue with them. In all honesty, the rims and tires are nothing to complain about, they're just the only items I see myself upgrading in the future.
No complaints at all… the Tammaso Imola is truly a top-quality product.
Posted 06.06.11
