Any feed back on either the Bacchetta Giro 20 or the Volae tour? I am thinking about plunking down some cash for a better recumbent. I think I will opt for the carbon seat for the one I end up buying.
Keep in mind that the Volae frames are built by Waterford Precision Cycles in Waterford (where else?), Wisconsin [1], while the Bacchetta steel frames are (the last time I checked) made in Taiwan [2]. While there is nothing wrong quality-wise with any Taiwanese frame sold through a LBS (that I am aware of), Waterford builds to a very high standard.
[1] I must admit to some bias, since the workers at Waterford are practically my neighbors. [2] Non-mainland China for Jobst. 😉
-- Tom Sherman - Holstein-Friesland Bovinia The weather is here, wish you were beautiful
Any feed back on either the Bacchetta Giro 20 or the Volae tour? I am thinking about plunking down some cash for a better recumbent. I think I will opt for the carbon seat for the one I end up buying.
Keep in mind that the Volae frames are built by Waterford Precision Cycles in Waterford (where else?), Wisconsin [1], while the Bacchetta steel frames are (the last time I checked) made in Taiwan [2]. While there is nothing wrong quality-wise with any Taiwanese frame sold through a LBS (that I am aware of), Waterford builds to a very high standard.
[1] I must admit to some bias, since the workers at Waterford are practically my neighbors. [2] Non-mainland China for Jobst. 😉
-- Tom Sherman - Holstein-Friesland Bovinia The weather is here, wish you were beautiful
I was curious about where the Bacchetta frames are made. Thanks for that bit of info.
