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JH-I go with "road" style bibs on all my rides. Bibs help keep the shorts in place and the tighter fit doesn't get snagged my my seat when getting aggressive and moving around. There are times when I think I would want a baggy style short but that is more for casual rides and running to the store. But when it comes to training I like my bibs and a good jersey. I need those rear pockets for carrying all the food I eat on a 4-5 hour ride.
Added 03.08.11
Tommaso has 2-cross bikes. The Tommaso Bestia is an aluminum bike and great for cross/adventure/commuting. The Tommaso Diavolo is a full on carbon race machine that I raced on all last year and really enjoyed. It accelerated quick and handles really well. It is one of my favorite bikes of all time and the best cross bike I have ever ridden...and I have ridden a lot.
Added 07.05.10
Cross bikes can be used on light trails. The racing is usually done on hard pack trails but without the rock gardens and drop-offs. The wheels are the same as used on road bikes but with beefier tires if that helps with the level of off-road riding the bikes will accept. Cross bikes are tough but the pilot's riding style will have a lot to do with the longevity of the components of the bike. Cross bikes make great bikes because they are pretty quick on the road and when you see a dirt road or path you can take it and explore.
Added 07.05.10
The trick to the cold weather riding is the balaclava, good gloves and booties. Once properly clothed (jacket and tights) most temperatures can be tolerated. The best part of cold weather riding is being seen by those who did not ride due to the cold...it burns them up. It seems every time I miss a ride due to "weather" I see a sweet old woman riding back from the Whole Foods in street clothes...dang!
Added 02.18.10
front derailleur GD-This sounds like a quick adjustment to cable tension for the front derailleur. When a bike is new the housing will "seat" during the first couple rides and a tension adjustment will need to be made. Your best bet is to take it by the local shop for a quick/easy adjustment. That is the best bet. Enjoy the Monza!
Posted 11.23.10
sizing Josh-I have spent almost three years on this frame. I would go with the 58cm bike. The Aggraziato is a great bike and I think you will be really pleased with the ride qualities. The Silver and 12K Carbon look great together and as you can see above the price can't be beat. Enjoy it! TR-Product Manager Tommaso Bicycles
Posted 11.09.10
Look Keo 2 Max Road Bike Pedals vs. Look Keo Easy Road Bike Pedals This pedal provides as stainless steel deck on the body and the body overall is a little wider. This pedal has spring tension unlike the look easy pedal. The axle has a larger diameter for stiffness and the body is made from a polyamide composite. A nicer pedal with added features and longer life cycle. Thus the higher price.
Posted 09.24.10
Look Keo Grip Road Bike Cleats Look cleats are only compatible with Look pedals. You can't use these with other systems. They are available alone if you have an extra pair of shoes. I hope this answers the two ways your question could be read. I just want to make sure you have all the info possible.
Posted 09.24.10
Look Keo Easy Road Bike Pedals Just a simple pedal with light spring tension to keep the pedal affordable. It is a strong performer and easy on the pocket book. I have used Look pedals for over a decade and love them. I also use Shimano pedals as they have a slightly bigger platform. As a sprinter I like to lock my feet down and rip. For most people a lighter setting is better on entry/exit as you don't feel the "locked-in" panic at an emergency stop. Great pedal-can't go wrong.
Posted 09.24.10
Any real life experience? I started using this last week as my commuter light. At this time I am only on the headlight as I have another tail light. In riding home at 10pm I found the light to be OK for seeing the road considering its small size. I could see holes and sewer drains without a problem. What I didn't realize was there is an even brighter setting that I wasn't using. As for cars seeing you that is not an issues as this light is really bright. I went with the USB charger and it works really well. The USB action of plugging in feels really tight so be careful not to force. The light blinks when it charges and then gives a long flash when it is charged. So far, so good for me and I am really pleased.
Posted 08.17.10
Velocita Sram Vs. Velocita Dura Ace As the Product Manager for Tommaso I get to ride a lot of different bikes and components. I am currently spending the majority of my time on SRAM Force. I had been on Shimano Dura-Ace prior to getting a Tommaso Volo for myself. Shimano shifter works great and have a very light touch feel. The SRAM shifters have a very positive chunk/click for every shift. I like the positive feel of a shift and it comes in really handy when I race cyclocross. When the bike is bouncing and I am cross-eyed in the red zone I can hear/feel what is going on with the shifting. As for the better FD shifting experience this comes from the Shimano super-stiff chainrings on the Ultegra and Dura-Ace cranks along with the new FD and Shifters. It is a great combination although a very expensive combination. I am running Force shifter and FD with a Gossamer crank and have no issues at all. You won't go wrong with either set up. So far SRAM has been doing a great job at being cheaper and lighter than Shimano. One last comment-This bike descends and corners like crazy. I love the Velocita. I was racing on it last year.
Posted 08.12.10
upgrade some components? It would be better to go with the Aggraziato. The chain, cassette and even crank chainring spacing is set for 9-speed compliance. To move to the ten speed shifters you would have to buy shifters, chain, cassette, front derailleur and upgrade the crank. At this point I would go for the Aggraziato and save some money.
Posted 05.03.10
difference between the "Aggraziato" and "Aggraziato Pro" Tommaso bikes The "Pro" has the Shimano Ultegra 6700 components versus the 6600 components. The major difference is in the redesigned shifters. The 6700 has hidden cables where the 6600 has the exposed cable/housing. The Pro version also has the new design rear and front derailleurs. Both work great it's just a matter of price and preference.
Posted 05.03.10
What size is best for Me? A big that is too large for you will be uncomfortable to ride and you won't get the enjoyment out of the bike you deserve. The longer the bike the higher the chance you will be leaning forward to compensate for the reach and add pressure to your hands and your..um..."saddle" area. Both are uncomfortable and can be avoided by a better fitting (balanced) frame size. We are going to have more frames arriving this late Spring/Summer.
Posted 04.15.10
Specs? The frame is 100% cro-mo with cro-mo 1-1/8" fork for 700c wheels. The dropouts are 120mm rear and 100mm front for track hubs. Of course one could run a regular road wheel up front with quick release too. The seat tube accepts a 27.2 post and the BB is English thread and 68mm wide. BB spindle length is determined by crank choice. I would keep it as narrow as possible to make for the best chainline. The fork will arrive un-cut and it will need an external headset for install and the star nut driven into the steer tube. A 31.8 seat collar is included with the frame. Building a frame up from scratch is a lot of fun. Get creative and enjoy the build.
Posted 04.02.10
Tommaso Sixth Sense Goes Hyperspeed at Syracuse 70.3!
Posted 09.21.10
Giving the Devil (Diavolo) its Due
Posted 08.05.10
Posted 06.17.10
Posted 05.28.10
Posted 05.27.10
Posted 02.24.10
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JH-I go with "road" style bibs on all my rides. Bibs help keep the shorts in place and the tighter fit doesn't get snagged my my seat when getting aggressive and moving around. There are times when I think I would want a baggy style short but that is more for casual rides and running to the store. But when it comes to training I like my bibs and a good jersey. I need those rear pockets for carrying all the food I eat on a 4-5 hour ride.
Added 03.08.11
front derailleur GD-This sounds like a quick adjustment to cable tension for the front derailleur. When a bike is new the housing will "seat" during the first couple rides and a tension adjustment will need to be made. Your best bet is to take it by the local shop for a quick/easy adjustment. That is the best bet. Enjoy the Monza!
Posted 11.23.10
sizing Josh-I have spent almost three years on this frame. I would go with the 58cm bike. The Aggraziato is a great bike and I think you will be really pleased with the ride qualities. The Silver and 12K Carbon look great together and as you can see above the price can't be beat. Enjoy it! TR-Product Manager Tommaso Bicycles
Posted 11.09.10
Look Keo 2 Max Road Bike Pedals vs. Look Keo Easy Road Bike Pedals This pedal provides as stainless steel deck on the body and the body overall is a little wider. This pedal has spring tension unlike the look easy pedal. The axle has a larger diameter for stiffness and the body is made from a polyamide composite. A nicer pedal with added features and longer life cycle. Thus the higher price.
Posted 09.24.10
Look Keo Grip Road Bike Cleats Look cleats are only compatible with Look pedals. You can't use these with other systems. They are available alone if you have an extra pair of shoes. I hope this answers the two ways your question could be read. I just want to make sure you have all the info possible.
Posted 09.24.10
Look Keo Easy Road Bike Pedals Just a simple pedal with light spring tension to keep the pedal affordable. It is a strong performer and easy on the pocket book. I have used Look pedals for over a decade and love them. I also use Shimano pedals as they have a slightly bigger platform. As a sprinter I like to lock my feet down and rip. For most people a lighter setting is better on entry/exit as you don't feel the "locked-in" panic at an emergency stop. Great pedal-can't go wrong.
Posted 09.24.10
Tommaso Sixth Sense Goes Hyperspeed at Syracuse 70.3!
Posted 09.21.10
Any real life experience? I started using this last week as my commuter light. At this time I am only on the headlight as I have another tail light. In riding home at 10pm I found the light to be OK for seeing the road considering its small size. I could see holes and sewer drains without a problem. What I didn't realize was there is an even brighter setting that I wasn't using. As for cars seeing you that is not an issues as this light is really bright. I went with the USB charger and it works really well. The USB action of plugging in feels really tight so be careful not to force. The light blinks when it charges and then gives a long flash when it is charged. So far, so good for me and I am really pleased.
Posted 08.17.10
Velocita Sram Vs. Velocita Dura Ace As the Product Manager for Tommaso I get to ride a lot of different bikes and components. I am currently spending the majority of my time on SRAM Force. I had been on Shimano Dura-Ace prior to getting a Tommaso Volo for myself. Shimano shifter works great and have a very light touch feel. The SRAM shifters have a very positive chunk/click for every shift. I like the positive feel of a shift and it comes in really handy when I race cyclocross. When the bike is bouncing and I am cross-eyed in the red zone I can hear/feel what is going on with the shifting. As for the better FD shifting experience this comes from the Shimano super-stiff chainrings on the Ultegra and Dura-Ace cranks along with the new FD and Shifters. It is a great combination although a very expensive combination. I am running Force shifter and FD with a Gossamer crank and have no issues at all. You won't go wrong with either set up. So far SRAM has been doing a great job at being cheaper and lighter than Shimano. One last comment-This bike descends and corners like crazy. I love the Velocita. I was racing on it last year.
Posted 08.12.10
Giving the Devil (Diavolo) its Due
Posted 08.05.10
Tommaso has 2-cross bikes. The Tommaso Bestia is an aluminum bike and great for cross/adventure/commuting. The Tommaso Diavolo is a full on carbon race machine that I raced on all last year and really enjoyed. It accelerated quick and handles really well. It is one of my favorite bikes of all time and the best cross bike I have ever ridden...and I have ridden a lot.
Added 07.05.10
Cross bikes can be used on light trails. The racing is usually done on hard pack trails but without the rock gardens and drop-offs. The wheels are the same as used on road bikes but with beefier tires if that helps with the level of off-road riding the bikes will accept. Cross bikes are tough but the pilot's riding style will have a lot to do with the longevity of the components of the bike. Cross bikes make great bikes because they are pretty quick on the road and when you see a dirt road or path you can take it and explore.
Added 07.05.10
Posted 06.17.10
Posted 05.28.10
Posted 05.27.10
upgrade some components? It would be better to go with the Aggraziato. The chain, cassette and even crank chainring spacing is set for 9-speed compliance. To move to the ten speed shifters you would have to buy shifters, chain, cassette, front derailleur and upgrade the crank. At this point I would go for the Aggraziato and save some money.
Posted 05.03.10
difference between the "Aggraziato" and "Aggraziato Pro" Tommaso bikes The "Pro" has the Shimano Ultegra 6700 components versus the 6600 components. The major difference is in the redesigned shifters. The 6700 has hidden cables where the 6600 has the exposed cable/housing. The Pro version also has the new design rear and front derailleurs. Both work great it's just a matter of price and preference.
Posted 05.03.10
What size is best for Me? A big that is too large for you will be uncomfortable to ride and you won't get the enjoyment out of the bike you deserve. The longer the bike the higher the chance you will be leaning forward to compensate for the reach and add pressure to your hands and your..um..."saddle" area. Both are uncomfortable and can be avoided by a better fitting (balanced) frame size. We are going to have more frames arriving this late Spring/Summer.
Posted 04.15.10
Specs? The frame is 100% cro-mo with cro-mo 1-1/8" fork for 700c wheels. The dropouts are 120mm rear and 100mm front for track hubs. Of course one could run a regular road wheel up front with quick release too. The seat tube accepts a 27.2 post and the BB is English thread and 68mm wide. BB spindle length is determined by crank choice. I would keep it as narrow as possible to make for the best chainline. The fork will arrive un-cut and it will need an external headset for install and the star nut driven into the steer tube. A 31.8 seat collar is included with the frame. Building a frame up from scratch is a lot of fun. Get creative and enjoy the build.
Posted 04.02.10
Posted 02.24.10
The trick to the cold weather riding is the balaclava, good gloves and booties. Once properly clothed (jacket and tights) most temperatures can be tolerated. The best part of cold weather riding is being seen by those who did not ride due to the cold...it burns them up. It seems every time I miss a ride due to "weather" I see a sweet old woman riding back from the Whole Foods in street clothes...dang!
Added 02.18.10
Joined Bikes
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Joined Road Bikes
Joined 02.16.10
Joined Cyclocross Bikes
Joined 02.16.10
Joined Commuter Bikes
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Joined Triathlon Bikes
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