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Jul 27
100 miles so far, like it better each day
I've had my new Velocita about a month now. It's so hot in Kansas City that I've only put about 100 miles on the bike, but each time I ride I like it better. This bike replaces a 21-year old Trek 1200 with shifters on the downtube, so you'll understand why I'm so enthusiastic about the SRAM Force and Rival components. The bike has been smooth with flawless shifting.
I bought the Genius Build which means I should have been able to assemble it in 10 minutes. I think a trained bike mechanic could do it in 10 minutes with ease, but I'm such a clutz that it took me 2 hours before I was comfortable taking in outside on the street. I was so afraid of doing something wrong or breaking something. After about 50 miles I took the bike to a hot-shot mechanic in KC and he made it hum for only $39. I don't think he had to do much because the Genius Build was quite good. He just went over it with a fine-toothed comb and made sure everything was perfect.
I've got about 100 miles on the bike now and it's a dream. Looks good, rides good, heck, even the saddle is comfortable - I wasn't expecting that. Shifting is quick and crisp. I swear it's at least one-half to one mile per hour faster than my old bike. to elaborate on the ride, it's a smoother ride than my old Trek which had an aluminum frame but probably not as high quality as the Velocita frame. I'm giving this bike 5 stars because how can you beat it for the money? A similar Trek would run me close to $2,000 if not more.
I'm 60 years old, have been cycling since I was 38, and I ride 500-1,000 miles per year. I average 15-17 mph on my fitness rides (riding alone). My normal route has rolling hills, a few short, steep climbs, and a few too many stop signs.
Posted 07.27.12
Jul 27
100 miles so far, like it better each day
I've had my new Velocita about a month now. It's so hot in Kansas City that I've only put about 100 miles on the bike, but each time I ride I like it better. This bike replaces a 21-year old Trek 1200 with shifters on the downtube, so you'll understand why I'm so enthusiastic about the SRAM Force and Rival components. The bike has been smooth with flawless shifting.
I bought the Genius Build which means I should have been able to assemble it in 10 minutes. I think a trained bike mechanic could do it in 10 minutes with ease, but I'm such a clutz that it took me 2 hours before I was comfortable taking in outside on the street. I was so afraid of doing something wrong or breaking something. After about 50 miles I took the bike to a hot-shot mechanic in KC and he made it hum for only $39. I don't think he had to do much because the Genius Build was quite good. He just went over it with a fine-toothed comb and made sure everything was perfect.
I've got about 100 miles on the bike now and it's a dream. Looks good, rides good, heck, even the saddle is comfortable - I wasn't expecting that. Shifting is quick and crisp. I swear it's at least one-half to one mile per hour faster than my old bike. to elaborate on the ride, it's a smoother ride than my old Trek which had an aluminum frame but probably not as high quality as the Velocita frame. I'm giving this bike 5 stars because how can you beat it for the money? A similar Trek would run me close to $2,000 if not more.
I'm 60 years old, have been cycling since I was 38, and I ride 500-1,000 miles per year. I average 15-17 mph on my fitness rides (riding alone). My normal route has rolling hills, a few short, steep climbs, and a few too many stop signs.
Posted 07.27.12
