A small group of us bent riders typically ride about a 25-35 mile moderately hilly loop each Sunday that weather is permitting. I rode a Gyro the previous 2 rides and was really very impressed. I'm 5'7" and found that the Gyro worked very well for me even at stop signs/lights. Perhaps the most revealing thing was the fact that after a very short adjustment period, I was very comfortable on the Gyro. Secondly, for me at least, I could climb quite well on it and my speed was also very good. I felt quite aero on it, seat pin in the 5th hole. One of our faster rider even remarked that I was noticeable faster on the Gyro than other bikes I had ridden in his presents.
The first time I had ridden a Strada I was really uncomfortable and unsteady. Perhaps due in part because I was riding with an unknown group in an unfamiliar area and the gearing was to high for the hills. After the success with the Gyro I was excited to try the Strada again. Thus yesterday I rode the Strada and was more comfortable and steady than before but not to the level of the Gyro. I started tweaking the seat recline on the way back to the shop and by the time I got back I was getting pretty comfortable on it, think I had it too far back for me, seat pin originally in 5th hole and finally to 7th hole. Darn now I must ride it again to see how the dialing in helps. The Strada really puts me on my toes at a stop. I notice it more at stop signs/lights were you have your right foot cocked for the launch. Now I'll have to wait until we have weather suitable for a ride before I'll know if I can get comfortable with the Strada. Are there anyother hight challenged riders out there that have experimented with the Strada extensively. Kelly.
When you were on the gyro, didn't you find the onions and yogurt sauce a bit messy? I think I'd rather ride a Giro. :o) FWIW, the Stratus is made by RANS, the Strada is made by Bachetta. They are much different configurations.
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A small group of us bent riders typically ride about a 25-35 mile moderately hilly loop each Sunday that weather is permitting. I rode a Gyro the previous 2 rides and was really very impressed. I'm 5'7" and found that the Gyro worked very well for me even at stop signs/lights. Perhaps the most revealing thing was the fact that after a very short adjustment period, I was very comfortable on the Gyro. Secondly, for me at least, I could climb quite well on it and my speed was also very good. I felt quite aero on it, seat pin in the 5th hole. One of our faster rider even remarked that I was noticeable faster on the Gyro than other bikes I had ridden in his presents.
The first time I had ridden a Strada I was really uncomfortable and unsteady. Perhaps due in part because I was riding with an unknown group in an unfamiliar area and the gearing was to high for the hills. After the success with the Gyro I was excited to try the Strada again. Thus yesterday I rode the Strada and was more comfortable and steady than before but not to the level of the Gyro. I started tweaking the seat recline on the way back to the shop and by the time I got back I was getting pretty comfortable on it, think I had it too far back for me, seat pin originally in 5th hole and finally to 7th hole. Darn now I must ride it again to see how the dialing in helps. The Strada really puts me on my toes at a stop. I notice it more at stop signs/lights were you have your right foot cocked for the launch. Now I'll have to wait until we have weather suitable for a ride before I'll know if I can get comfortable with the Strada. Are there anyother hight challenged riders out there that have experimented with the Strada extensively. Kelly.
Kelly, I am also 5' 7" and had a Giro for 2 weeks and didn't like it, I was really slow on it compared to my V-2 so I returned it to LBS. I also tried the Strada when it first came out and had the same problem with the seat height. I liked the ride and handling but couldn't deal with the stop and starting. Then the Corsa came out and I was surprised to find that I fit this just fine. the difference I guess is the hardshell seat ,it's not as thick as the padded seat and puts the seat a little closer to the ground. I'm not sure,without checking specs ,but I think the Strada has 700 wheelsand the Corsa has 650's which would also make it shorter. The Corsa is a little more expensive ,but the components are better and the hardshell seat is the best way to go IMO. Ben fox "Kelly" <[email hidden]> wrote in message "]news:[email hidden]...
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A small group of us bent riders typically ride about a 25-35 mile moderately hilly loop each Sunday that weather is permitting. I rode a Gyro the previous 2 rides and was really very impressed. I'm 5'7" and found that the Gyro worked very well for me even at stop signs/lights. Perhaps the most revealing thing was the fact that after a very short adjustment period, I was very comfortable on the Gyro. Secondly, for me at least, I could climb quite well on it and my speed was also very good. I felt quite aero on it, seat pin in the 5th hole. One of our faster rider even remarked that I was noticeable faster on the Gyro than other bikes I had ridden in his presents.
The first time I had ridden a Strada I was really uncomfortable and unsteady. Perhaps due in part because I was riding with an unknown group in an unfamiliar area and the gearing was to high for the hills. After the success with the Gyro I was excited to try the Strada again. Thus yesterday I rode the Strada and was more comfortable and steady than before but not to the level of the Gyro. I started tweaking the seat recline on the way back to the shop and by the time I got back I was getting pretty comfortable on it, think I had it too far back for me, seat pin originally in 5th hole and finally to 7th hole. Darn now I must ride it again to see how the dialing in helps. The Strada really puts me on my toes at a stop. I notice it more at stop signs/lights were you have your right foot cocked for the launch. Now I'll have to wait until we have weather suitable for a ride before I'll know if I can get comfortable with the Strada. Are there anyother hight challenged riders out there that have experimented with the Strada extensively. Kelly.
When you were on the gyro, didn't you find the onions and yogurt sauce a bit messy? I think I'd rather ride a Giro. :o) FWIW, the Stratus is made by RANS, the Strada is made by Bachetta. They are much different configurations.
... Then the Corsa came out and I was surprised to find that I fit this just fine. the difference I guess is the hardshell seat ,it's not as thick as the padded seat and puts the seat a little closer to the ground. I'm not sure,without checking specs ,but I think the Strada has 700 wheelsand the Corsa has 650's which would also make it shorter....
Ben,
The stock Strada has ISO 559-mm wheels, while the stock Corsa has ISO 571-mm wheels.
Thanks Tom, I checked the specs after I wrote the response,even so the Corsa seat is lower the ground . Ben fox "Tom Sherman" <[email hidden]> wrote in message "]news:[email hidden]...
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the padded seat and puts the seat a little closer to the ground. I'm not sure,without checking specs ,but I think the Strada has 700 wheelsand
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Corsa has 650's which would also make it shorter....
Ben,
The stock Strada has ISO 559-mm wheels, while the stock Corsa has ISO 571-mm wheels.
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BTW, does anyone know the overall length of a size small Giro?
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Sixty-nine inches. Only two inches longer than a Rocket. Hmm. Anyone ever put a RANS seat on a Giro? (The curves in a Giro seat don't work very well for me.)
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BTW, does anyone know the overall length of a size small Giro?
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Sixty-nine inches. Only two inches longer than a Rocket. Hmm. Anyone ever put a RANS seat on a Giro? (The curves in a Giro seat don't work very well for me.)
I've noticed that tall riders or those with long torsos do have occasional problems with the top of the Bacchetta mesh seat digging into their back. For everyone else it is a point of strength as they can push their shoulders into the seat for sprinting and climbing. Some can actually raise their butt off the seat base while bracing their body, shoulders to pedals, for short distances. Kelly
Originally posted by Kelly I've noticed that tall riders or those with long torsos do have occasional problems with the top of the Bacchetta mesh seat digging into their back. For everyone else it is a point of strength as they can push their shoulders into the seat for sprinting and climbing. Some can actually raise their butt off the seat base while bracing their body, shoulders to pedals, for short distances. Kelly
In my dreams, I am tall. In reality, I am 5'6". But for some reason, any seat that has a significant forward curve at the top is a problem for me, including car seats. The worst is the back seat of the Lincoln Town (airport) Car. I have to sit sideways on that thing to make it home from the airport!
Too bad about the Giro seat though, because otherwise the small Giro fits me like a glove.
I had a 52 mile test ride on a Giro. Couldn't really tell if I was faster or climbed better. I am not sure a higher BB really allows me to climb better. I am going to test the climbing theory at greater length with a Rans Rocket.
