I took the new Damocles on it’s inaugural ride tonight with a lot of help from DC and the Kaiser. I knew I was in trouble when DC said that he just wanted 20 miles at a nauseatingly slow pace. Then Kaiser brought his old bike saying it was jealous since he hadn’t ridden it in a week. The Garmin report is attached. 27 miles at 20.2 mph including my ride over to DD and home. The main 20 miles had 5 mile lap averages of 21, 22, 21, and 21 mph. Team David was pushing the pace during their pulls. Thanks guys...great way to break in the new bike.
http://connect.garmin.com/activity/211732859 From: Tim & Susan Sent: Friday, August 17, 2012 7:54 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [COWs] NEW BIKE!!!! Team "Ridley" We have a team now! I'd rate my Damocles 5 stars on long rides. Very well tested! She will serve you well! Enjoy! ----- Original Message ----- From: Bob Luppino To: [email protected] Sent: Friday, August 17, 2012 4:31 PM Subject: [COWs] NEW BIKE!!!! As Tim alluded to in the Thursday night ride report, I went in search of a new steed today. My journey took me to Mock Orange Bicycles in Winston-Salem as they were the closest Bianchi dealer I could find. The Bianchi Infinito, the Ridley Noah RS and the Look 566 were on my list of test rides (and they even had my size!). After a short discussion with Zach, the professional bike guy, I started on the Infinito and expected to take one home (or at least order it in Celeste). I then went out on a Ridley Damocles instead of the Noah because Zach was convinced it would fit my style of riding better than the Noah (yes, Mr. Lucas even mentioned it in our talks). I finished with the Look. All were excellent rides so I had to decide on comfort, price and aesthetics. I chose the Damocles because of it’s great reputation for long ridges and because it was significantly cheaper than the Infinito with Ultegra components. Plus he gave me a good deal since it was a 2012. I am attaching a picture, but it’s maiden voyage in Wilson will be tonight. I’ll be leaving from DD at 5:30 if anyone wants to join me. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "CyclistsOfWilson-COWs" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cyclistsofwilson-cows?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "CyclistsOfWilson-COWs" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cyclistsofwilson-cows?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "CyclistsOfWilson-COWs" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cyclistsofwilson-cows?hl=en.
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