Perfecting my second custom Tetra Pro
09/21/05 12:54 AM (67.182.161.77)
Edit
Reply
Quote
Hello folks.
I've made up my mind to get a new Calfee Tetra Pro to replace the one that was stolen from my on the Labor Day weekend. I want to open the discussion up to bike fit because I want all kinds of feedback before I put my order in. I have plenty of time to discuss this for it will be a few months before I find out just how much I get from the insurance company. My LBS sent a quote for the cost of a direct replacement of my bike based on today's prices. Hopefully the insurance company will accept the replacement cost rather than the actual price I paid.
My bike had significant toe overlap. That is one thing I had to be aware of. During normal riding it is not an issue. It's only an issue at crawling speed if I were to lose balance and turned just as my toe was overlapping the wheel. I've scraped the front wheel a few times without mishap. Toe overlap is one thing I want changed on my next Calfee. I understand through discuss with my LBS that the head angle could be slackened a bit to reduce the overhang. I'm pretty sure the increase in trail would not bother me.
The only other thing that I really want improved isn't the bike but my saddle. I haven't zoned in yet on the ideal saddle for me. This time around I'm going to make sure I have one that I am satisfied with. That's about all I'm thinking of right now.
Asthetically I don't know if I'll stay with the clear coat. I thought about nude but it's not much of a draw for me. I liked way my first Calfee looked in clear coat. Maybe this time around I'll go for a good paint job. This is just a beauty factor that is personal. I'm up in the air about it at this time.
Previous
Thread Index
Next
Flat
Perfecting my second custom Tetra Pro
Edit
Reply
Quote
