Re: Luna vs Dragonfly: Bikefanclub.com

Wow. I find this post very interesting. I wish I had seen this forum sooner. I have a Luna Tri that I have ridden for five years and really like it. It has a tri-geometry with 650 wheels and is the only bike I had ridden in that period. I really came to appreciate the Calfee ride. Then, a little over a month ago, I saw a 50-cm Dragonfly for sale with little (1,000 km) use. I have bought it. So far, I am still getting accustomed to it. One thing I am adjusting to is the slightly larger size (700 wheels, which changes your center of gravity, and the different geometry. Also, it has been a long time in the tri-setup so I am still noticing a difference in the overall ride. I am not 100% totally comfortable yet, but not worried - a few more tweaks in the set-up. I will say, without doubt, the ride is definitely different on the D-fly. I love my Luna and it really felt like an extension. The D-fly rides very well, too. You can certainly feel the lightness - and appreciate it when you get moving. I do think the Luna had better acceleration, however - perhaps due to the 650 wheels. I returned from a solid week in the Dolomites (Italy) as its "honeymoon" ride. In all fairness, it may not have been a fair test since I was lacking a 27 on my cassette which would have been quite helpful. (It was challenging riding - true for any bike.) I am trying to ride more of the flats now that I am back home to get more comfortable. It is light and it feels that way. At this point, I do not have the same familiarity in the handling, but, again, that may be due to the weight (6.2 kgs). I have / had AC 350 rims, but broke a spoke in the back wheel (first time ever for this...) on my last day in the Dolomites. Now, I have a Mavic 33 on and the ride feels a bit more solid - despite giving up some grams, the ride has improved in my opinion. Am I glad I got the bike? Ubetcha! Although, I will keep my Luna as it is too hard to part with it and I still plan on doing tri's. The D-fly is fast, and fast-feeling when you can get your rhythm. I have no complaints with the Luna, I expect to get to this point with the Dragonfly. So far, about 1,000 km on it, but tweaking with the set-up. I am looking forward to it.

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