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The Strada can mount fenders but it is a tight fit with the standard
fork. Ofcourse you can always swap the fork. Actually I chose the Strada because I wanted a fast laid back bike that could take fenders and I felt visible in traffic. I tried out some of the Challenge bikes which are much better set up for commuting but felt that the Hurricane was too low and the Mistral felt much heavier and slower. Craig (Don) wrote in message . com... Harry, good points. Actually, I do not think it is possible to put fenders on the Corsa or Aero. They have minimal clearance front forks. Not sure about the Strada. The Giro was designed as the commute/touring model. It can be tricked out as a lighter, faster bike. That is what I did with my frame set. |
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Hello folks
I just got on my brand new Volae Club LX today for the first time. I also was interested in the versatility issue, although fenders is not so much an issue for me. I am happy to report that I can fit a 559 front wheel with a Conti GP 25-559 tire on it into the Alpha Pro fork with as much clearance, maybe a tad more, than the Spartacus Pro 23-571 that comes with the LX. The 105 brake needs a tiny bit more reach, like a 1/16 inch. I can't imagine that one can't find a brake that will fit this bike and allow both 559 and 571 wheels to fit. The rear probably has the same brake reach issue but looks to have more clearance for tires. My 26 rear is a 135 axle so I didn't try it. IN any case, I think the Volaes will have more flexibility than may be at first glance. Marc Rosenbaum (PJ) wrote in message . com... franksapper wrote in message ... I am considering looking at the Volae Club, sold by the Hostel Shoppe in Wisconsin. Does anyone have any information pertaining to this bike. Do you like it? What do you like about it? Are there other recumbents that are comprable this bike. Is this a fair price? thanks for any info. frank: First the required acknowledgement....I am a Strada owner.....more accurately very happy Strada owner and quite recently my wife also became a happy Bacchetta owner with the purchase of a Giro. Now that that is out of the way. I purchased my Strada prior to the Volae coming on line but the Vision Sabre was available at the time. One of the reasons that I chose the Strada over the Sabre was the fact that the Strada and Corsa are more versatile than either the Volae's or the Sabre. I currently have my Strada set up with the M5 carbon seat and a pair of very light 650c wheels and tires, with the weight coming in at about 26 lbs. It is my summer, nice weather, speed oriented ride. Following a metric century this Sunday and with the upcoming change in weather, I will swap the 650 wheels and tires for the 559 wheels with the one inch Specialize tires and put a set of fenders on the bike for wet weather rides or even commutes. And because I will use it for commutes during the winter I will most likely switch back to to the Bacchetta mesh seat which allows for a more upright rider position and better city/traffic handling. All of the above changes to accomodate wet weather riding, cannot be made with either of the dual 26 inch wheeled bikes from Volae or Vision. Wider tires, fenders and a more upright seating position are not an option for the Volae or Sabre. However with the Corsa/Sabre you can either dress them up or down based upon your needs and riding environment. The Bacchetta guys are great to work with. You won't find a more committed group. They focus on taking care of the customer and collectively are perhaps the most knowledgeable group within the recumbent industry. Pat McShane |
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Marc,
I can't imagine that one can't find a brake that will fit this bike and allow both 559 and 571 wheels to fit. You are absolutely right. Don't let hysterical doomsayers get to you. http://www.sheldonbrown.com/harris/brakes.html#calipers Warren |
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Marc, You know that other board you have been hanging out at? Well,
they have both been there and done that. The answer is there. It can be done. Sorry I can not rember which brake brand/model they used. I have a Giro so I did not pay attention. Try a search on the Yahoo Bacchetta forum. Don (Marc Rosenbaum) wrote in message . com... Hello folks I just got on my brand new Volae Club LX today for the first time. I also was interested in the versatility issue, although fenders is not so much an issue for me. I am happy to report that I can fit a 559 front wheel with a Conti GP 25-559 tire on it into the Alpha Pro fork with as much clearance, maybe a tad more, than the Spartacus Pro 23-571 that comes with the LX. The 105 brake needs a tiny bit more reach, like a 1/16 inch. I can't imagine that one can't find a brake that will fit this bike and allow both 559 and 571 wheels to fit. The rear probably has the same brake reach issue but looks to have more clearance for tires. My 26 rear is a 135 axle so I didn't try it. IN any case, I think the Volaes will have more flexibility than may be at first glance. Marc Rosenbaum (PJ) wrote in message . com... franksapper wrote in message ... I am considering looking at the Volae Club, sold by the Hostel Shoppe in Wisconsin. Does anyone have any information pertaining to this bike. Do you like it? What do you like about it? Are there other recumbents that are comprable this bike. Is this a fair price? thanks for any info. frank: First the required acknowledgement....I am a Strada owner.....more accurately very happy Strada owner and quite recently my wife also became a happy Bacchetta owner with the purchase of a Giro. Now that that is out of the way. I purchased my Strada prior to the Volae coming on line but the Vision Sabre was available at the time. One of the reasons that I chose the Strada over the Sabre was the fact that the Strada and Corsa are more versatile than either the Volae's or the Sabre. I currently have my Strada set up with the M5 carbon seat and a pair of very light 650c wheels and tires, with the weight coming in at about 26 lbs. It is my summer, nice weather, speed oriented ride. Following a metric century this Sunday and with the upcoming change in weather, I will swap the 650 wheels and tires for the 559 wheels with the one inch Specialize tires and put a set of fenders on the bike for wet weather rides or even commutes. And because I will use it for commutes during the winter I will most likely switch back to to the Bacchetta mesh seat which allows for a more upright rider position and better city/traffic handling. All of the above changes to accomodate wet weather riding, cannot be made with either of the dual 26 inch wheeled bikes from Volae or Vision. Wider tires, fenders and a more upright seating position are not an option for the Volae or Sabre. However with the Corsa/Sabre you can either dress them up or down based upon your needs and riding environment. The Bacchetta guys are great to work with. You won't find a more committed group. They focus on taking care of the customer and collectively are perhaps the most knowledgeable group within the recumbent industry. Pat McShane |
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