Corsa information

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However, I don't see a whole lot of postings regarding the Corsa Model Recumbent. As I come closer

Funny you mention that. I've noticed a few review where all but the Corsa are mentioned. It's as if
it's a non-entity. The [censored] middle-child if you will.

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I think the main reason you don't hear much about the Corsa is that it came out later than the
Strada. My LBS had a Strada for I think a full year before he had a Corsa. I saw the first on last
August and liked it so much I bought it. The first thing i noticed is that it fit my short legs
,[5'7"] better than the strada which was too high. The difference may be the M-5 seat being thinner
than the padded Rans type seat The Corsa came with carbon fiber seat,FSA carbon cranks,Ultegra
Derailluers,cassette,sram chain,light weight aero style wheels,Terracycle tilt, Rocket shifters.All
in all pretty good components. The list price was I think $2595. but the LBS discounted it down to
about $2195. making it a very good value. I was a little worried about the narrow euro style seat
because a riding buddy of mine says the M-5 is only for skinny riders and I'm not skinny ,but not to
worry I love the seat and had no problems . My first ride on it was 65 miles and I had no recumbent
butt problems. The bike is fast and handles very well. It's easy to mount and dismount because of
the steering tilt. I think you'll hear more about the Corsa when more are in bike shops. Ben fox

"j.d. macdonald" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:20040106220107.26112.00002218@mb-
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I notice a lot of people who own the Bachetta model own either the AERO or

The

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Giro, with a fair amount claiming owership of the Strada. However, I

don't see

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a whole lot of postings regarding the Corsa Model Recumbent. As I come

closer

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and closer to finally making my purchase, I find myself drawn to the Corsa itself for various
reasons to many to mention at this time without wasting bandwidth. My question is, if there really
is a question coming soon, are

there

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any Corsa Owners present, and what made you go with the Corsa rather than shelling out the
additional grand to go AERO? What, if any, mods did you perform to make it a better bent? And, if
you had to do it again, would

you go

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Corso, or would you wait to go AERO. Most of my riding is long distances,

I do

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a century a week on my mountain bike in and around Houston. I also visit Northern Michigan every
year and like taking at least one of my

bikes,usually

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the Giant, with me to enjoy the outdoors the way it should be enjoyed.

The

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addition of the bent will only mean that I take two bikes north with me

and use

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the appropriate one at the time...

Thanks for any input from the group...

J. D. MacDonald

Giant Iguanta Trek 2120

jd, I've got 5100 miles on my Corsa and love it. Fastest, most comfortable, speed stable bike I've
ever owned. I prefer Corsa to Strada due to m5 seat (fiberglass), excellent 650c wheels and good
selection of high performance road tires, higher components, and carbon fork. I prefer Corsa to Aero
for price and ease of adjustability of seat and handlebar riser, although Corsa is 4 pounds heavier
than Aero. Al Kubeluis

"j.d. macdonald" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:20040106220107.26112.00002218@mb-
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I notice a lot of people who own the Bachetta model own either the AERO or

The

Quoted message said:

Giro, with a fair amount claiming owership of the Strada. However, I

don't see

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a whole lot of postings regarding the Corsa Model Recumbent. As I come

closer

Quoted message said:

and closer to finally making my purchase, I find myself drawn to the Corsa itself for various
reasons to many to mention at this time without wasting bandwidth. My question is, if there really
is a question coming soon, are

there

Quoted message said:

any Corsa Owners present, and what made you go with the Corsa rather than shelling out the
additional grand to go AERO? What, if any, mods did you perform to make it a better bent? And, if
you had to do it again, would

you go

Quoted message said:

Corso, or would you wait to go AERO. Most of my riding is long distances,

I do

Quoted message said:

a century a week on my mountain bike in and around Houston. I also visit Northern Michigan every
year and like taking at least one of my

bikes,usually

Quoted message said:

the Giant, with me to enjoy the outdoors the way it should be enjoyed.

The

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addition of the bent will only mean that I take two bikes north with me

and use

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the appropriate one at the time...

Thanks for any input from the group...

J. D. MacDonald

Giant Iguanta Trek 2120

Ben Fox said:

... The first thing i noticed is that it fit my short legs ,[5'7"] better than the strada which
was too high.

Ben,

5'7" is a rather LONG leg length! 😉

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The difference may be the M-5 seat being thinner than the padded Rans type seat The Corsa came
with carbon fiber seat...

The website [1] says the Corsa seat is a "M5 Fiberglass" while the Aero seat is a "M5 Carbon".

[1] < x-eyed.comcorsa1.htmlOpen ↗ >, < x-eyed.comaero1.htmlOpen ↗ >.

Tom Sherman - Quad Cities

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jd, I've got 5100 miles on my Corsa and love it. Fastest, most comfortable, speed stable bike I've
ever owned. I prefer Corsa to Strada due to m5 seat (fiberglass), excellent 650c wheels and good
selection of high performance road tires, higher components, and carbon fork. I prefer Corsa to
Aero for price and ease of adjustability of seat and handlebar riser, although Corsa is 4 pounds
heavier than Aero. Al Kubeluis

Hi JD

I may be a little biased ;<😉 but I agree with Al's assesment of the Corsa! It is the most
overlooked bike in our line. It is a little heavier but most of the speed of the Aero if the
rider positions are the same. As Al mentioned, more adjustable steering setup, and easier for
the height challenged (like me) to get their feet flat on the ground at stops.

All of our bikes- except the Corsa- have been reviewed by the top bent publications
(Recumbent Cyclist news, Bentrideronline, Tandem and Recumbent magazine)...that may have
something to do with it.

Buy one, you'll like it! Thanks for your interest in our bikes.

Rich Pinto
Bacchetta Bicycles

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. My question is, if there really is a question coming soon, are there

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any Corsa Owners present, and what made you go with the Corsa rather than shelling out the
additional grand to go AERO? What, if any, mods did you perform to make it a better bent? And, if
you had to do it again, would you go> Corso, or would you wait to go AERO. <MAJOR SNIP>

J.D.

This may help with your question. Go to this Yahoo Group, sign up, do a search for Corsa and post
your message. You'll find a bunch of very helpful and candid Bacchetta owners here:

groups.yahoo.comBacchetta BikesOpen ↗

Slow Joe Recumbo (soon to own a Strada, cuz the Corso & Aero are more $$$)

Just another comment about the Corsa as compared to the popularlity of the Strada and Aero.....keep
in mind that while I lot of riders have Strada's in many instances (mine included) they have been
upgraded to Corsa-like levels by the addition of the M5 seats and lighter and faster wheels than the
stock Strada. So you really have to look at the Corsa and Strada as almost one model. The Corsa is a
convenient way to incorporate many of the upgrades that Strada owners end up adding to their bikes.
In any configuration these are great bikes and every time I ride mine I appreciate it even more.

Pat

Thanks tom, I can always count on you to keep me straight. Funny I thought I
was 5'7" tall,but I guess you know better than I. As far as the M-5 seat,I
assumed it was the carbon version, my mistake,maybe an excuse to buy a
carbon Swanson seat?
Ben Fox
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Ben Fox said:

... The first thing i noticed is that it fit my short legs ,[5'7"] better

than

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the strada which was too high.

Ben,

5'7" is a rather LONG leg length! 😉

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The difference may be the M-5 seat being thinner than the padded Rans

type

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seat The Corsa came with carbon fiber seat...

The website [1] says the Corsa seat is a "M5 Fiberglass" while the Aero seat is a "M5 Carbon".

[1] < x-eyed.comcorsa1.htmlOpen ↗ >, < x-eyed.comaero1.htmlOpen ↗ >.

Tom Sherman - Quad Cities