I think I mentioned recently that I have purchased a 2003 model Bacchetta Aero via e-bay this past week and feel I got a terrific deal on his bike. It currently is in transit to Houston, TX from Green Bay, WI and I expect it late this week or early next. Now comes the important part, getting the bike built and fitted to me correctly. Can anyone recommend a bike shop in Houston, TX capable of putting the bike together for me so that I can begin to experience the bent lifestyle and, hopefully, use it to ride next months MS150.
Thanks for any help
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I think I mentioned recently that I have purchased a 2003 model Bacchetta Aero via e-bay this past week and feel I got a terrific deal on his bike. It currently is in transit to Houston, TX from Green Bay, WI and I expect it late this week or early next. Now comes the important part, getting the bike built and fitted to me correctly. Can anyone recommend a bike shop in Houston, TX capable of putting the bike together for me so that I can begin to experience the bent lifestyle and, hopefully, use it to ride next months MS150.
Thanks for any help
Planetary Cycles, sells Bacchetta but they won't be cheap.
Then there's Southwest Schwinn at Fondren. More reasonable. Call SW Schwinn and speak with Bob McGowan. Ask to have Arturo do the work. You can tell Bob that I gave the recommendation. -- Cletus D. Lee Bacchetta Giro Lightning Voyager clee.orgclee.orgOpen ↗ - Bellaire, TX USA -
Planetary Cycles, sells Bacchetta but they won't be cheap.
I had hoped to use Planetary Cycles for this very purpose, but had such a bad experience with them Tuesday evening that I'll not return to the store, even for an emergency. I had gone in, and this was my first visit, to pick up a couple of tubes for my Giant Iguana Mtn. Bike, and to inquire about them construction my AERO upon its arrival to Houston. I was also picking up a new saddle for my Trek 2120, and some patches to repair flats. I basically had my arms full. For some reason, I could not get anyone to wait on me to take my money for the items I had in my arms. Oh sure, I had a couple of "be with you in a sec" comments. Both times found me ignored. One person went back behind the counter and began working on a cycle, the other instance the person who had just told me "just a sec", waited on the next person who came in the store. So, with an introduction like that, I just put the products down on the floor and walked out. I'll not go back after such thoughtless, abusive behaviour.
But I apppreciate the suggestion. I'll call Southwest Schwinn in the a.m. and inquire about them building my Bent when it gets here.
