"I saw this deal, and thought someone might like it" thread.

[americancyclo]

@ShawnoftheDread 89576 wrote:

Hey, AmericanCyclo — 61 cm Bianchi Pista.
http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/bik/4554227997.html

Perfect. I’m at the beach today. Pick it up for me?

[ShawnoftheDread]

Sure, but you’d be obligated to buy it.

[americancyclo]

I wrote them. Well see what happens

[americancyclo]

@ShawnoftheDread 89576 wrote:

Hey, AmericanCyclo — 61 cm Bianchi Pista.
http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/bik/4554227997.html

Second thoughts after seeing more pics not listed in the ad. There’s a dent on the top tube and some damage corrosion on the seatpost:
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[ShawnoftheDread]

That’s a sad Pista.

[cyclingfool]

https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/bicyclelifestyle/QyypBWzA86w

B&M Luxos dynamo headlights on sale at Peter White Cycles through August. This is the new one with built in USB charging system…

[DismalScientist]

I believe that this is a 46cm 1987 Miyata 615 GT with a 24″ front wheel. For those of shorter stature, this is one of the best mass produced touring bikes.

http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/bik/4585259448.html

A special place in hell would be just deserts to whoever bastardized this into a “unique” hybrid.

[jrenaut]

Please some tall person buy this bike and make it not hurt my eyes anymore.

[hozn]

http://www.performancebike.com/bikes/Product2_10052_10551_1132969_-1

Performance has their Ultra bibs on sale again for $60. That’s about as cheap as these get. These are really fantastic shorts; this model year is a bit longer than previous and the fabric is lighter/more breathable. Excellent improvements. These are probably the most comfortable shorts I own and at $60 are a fantastic deal.

[cvcalhoun]

2014 Trek 7.3FX WSD for $499. It’s too small for me and besides, I just bought a bike (and have no room for more than one). But I figure anyone who bikes across American on a hybrid should get some love.

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[Phatboing]

@hozn 91257 wrote:

http://www.performancebike.com/bikes/Product2_10052_10551_1132969_-1

Performance has their Ultra bibs on sale again for $60. That’s about as cheap as these get. These are really fantastic shorts; this model year is a bit longer than previous and the fabric is lighter/more breathable. Excellent improvements. These are probably the most comfortable shorts I own and at $60 are a fantastic deal.

How true is the sizing compared to, say, Pearl Izumi? Rather, if I fit into medium PI shorts, will I also fit equally snugly into the Performance shorts?

[KayakCyndi]

@Phatboing 91381 wrote:

How true is the sizing compared to, say, Pearl Izumi? Rather, if I fit into medium PI shorts, will I also fit equally snugly into the Performance shorts?

I can’t speak to the men’s sizing but their women’s sizes run big. I wear a medium in Craft, Gore, Sugoi (don’t like any IP shorts) and most other brands. I just picked up the women’s version of these the other day since they were so cheap and sized down to a small.

[hozn]

@Phatboing 91381 wrote:

How true is the sizing compared to, say, Pearl Izumi? Rather, if I fit into medium PI shorts, will I also fit equally snugly into the Performance shorts?

For me the sizing is about the same, yes. Maybe slightly larger, but I wear a Large in both and the shorts are not baggy/saggy or anything. The Performance bib straps are a little longer.

[mcfarton]

I do like the ultra shorts. They are a good value.

[krazygl00]

Slickdeals has an amazon deal on 3M 08582 36″ Door Edge Protection Film. $4.90 for a three-foot roll. You have to follow the deal instructions to get the deal pricing.

I got advice from a mechanic that this stuff makes a great chainstay guard while still remaining transparent. It is also good for spots around the frame that get rubbed by cable housings, etc. The only downside is that this is only 1/2″ wide so you’d have to use two strips side-by-side to really have good coverage on the chainstay.

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