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Carla A-G · 2003-10-17T18:15:36+00:00

Mine is sitting in a bike box waiting to get built (hopefully this weekend), but here's what my new Bianchi SASS (Shiny Ass Single Speed) will look like: http://gallery.consumerreview.com/mtbr/gallery/files/bianchisass.asp http://www.singlespeed.nl/bikes/interbike2003.html - CA-G my eyes, my eyes! Can-Am Girls Kick Ass!

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Published: 17 October 2003
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Original author: Carla A-G
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Topics: Disc brakes Single-speed and fixed-gear Steel frames

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Carla A-G
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17 October 2003, 18:15 UTC #1

Mine is sitting in a bike box waiting to get built (hopefully this weekend), but here's what my new
Bianchi SASS (Shiny Ass Single Speed) will look like:
gallery.consumerreview.combianchisass.asp
singlespeed.nlinterbike2003.html
- CA-G my eyes, my eyes!
Can-Am Girls Kick Ass!

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Monique Y. Herm
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17 October 2003, 18:45 UTC #2

On Fri, 17 Oct 2003 at 17:39 GMT, Carla A-G penned:
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Mine is sitting in a bike box waiting to get built (hopefully this weekend), but here's what my
new Bianchi SASS (Shiny Ass Single Speed) will look like:
gallery.consumerreview.combianchisass.asp
singlespeed.nlinterbike2003.html
I was hoping it would be painted go-fastah red =/
Still, very pretty!
--
monique Unless you need to share ultra-sensitive super-spy stuff with me, please don't email me
directly. I will most likely see your post before I read your mail, anyway.

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Mojo Deluxe
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17 October 2003, 18:45 UTC #3

"Carla A-G" <[email hidden]> wrote in message "]news:[email hidden]...
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Mine is sitting in a bike box waiting to get built (hopefully this

weekend),
Quoted message said:
but here's what my new Bianchi SASS (Shiny Ass Single Speed) will look

like:
Quoted message said:

gallery.consumerreview.combianchisass.asp
singlespeed.nlinterbike2003.html

Nice, nice, nice! Interesting looking rear.

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Mattb
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17 October 2003, 18:45 UTC #4

"Carla A-G" <[email hidden]> wrote in message "]news:[email hidden]...
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Mine is sitting in a bike box waiting to get built (hopefully this

weekend),
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but here's what my new Bianchi SASS (Shiny Ass Single Speed) will look

like:
Quoted message said:

gallery.consumerreview.combianchisass.asp
singlespeed.nlinterbike2003.html
- CA-G my eyes, my eyes!
Can-Am Girls Kick Ass!
Wow! So shiny! Very cool. You'll have to take it to Colorado sometime, since that's part
of the name.
Matt (into black bikes these days - you never go back!)

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Mattb
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17 October 2003, 18:45 UTC #5

"Mojo Deluxe" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:m3Wjb.5340<snip> <snip>
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Nice, nice, nice! Interesting looking rear.
I usually get in trouble for saying stuff like that to women!
Matt

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Mojo Deluxe
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17 October 2003, 19:15 UTC #6

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Nice, nice, nice! Interesting looking rear.
I usually get in trouble for saying stuff like that to women!

I agree, but in this case, it really is. The dropouts (are they called that on an SS??) look
machined, and intricate. Not quite sure, but maybe it's supposed to take the edge off the
harsh stuff?

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Mojo Deluxe
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17 October 2003, 19:45 UTC #7

"MattB" <[email hidden]> wrote in message "]news:[email hidden]...
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"Carla A-G" <[email hidden]> wrote in message "]news:[email hidden]...
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Mine is sitting in a bike box waiting to get built (hopefully this

weekend),
Quoted message said:
but here's what my new Bianchi SASS (Shiny Ass Single Speed) will look

like:
Quoted message said:

gallery.consumerreview.combianchisass.asp
singlespeed.nlinterbike2003.html
- CA-G my eyes, my eyes!
Can-Am Girls Kick Ass!
Wow! So shiny! Very cool. You'll have to take it to Colorado sometime,

since
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that's part of the name.
Matt (into black bikes these days - you never go back!)

Originally, mine was going to be solid gloss black.......then I saw that green paint.

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Mattb
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17 October 2003, 19:45 UTC #8

"Mojo Deluxe" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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I agree, but in this case, it really is. The dropouts (are they called

that
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on an SS??) look machined, and intricate. Not quite sure, but maybe it's supposed to take the edge
off the harsh stuff?
Yes, they are still called dropouts on an SS.
I bet they are like that for strength, weight, to look cool, or some combination of those things. I
doubt it would have any kind of shock absorption properties. That's not a place on a frame where
you'd want any kind of flex.
Matt

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Clydedalemtb_in
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17 October 2003, 20:45 UTC #9

Carla A-G said:
Mine is sitting in a bike box waiting to get built (hopefully this weekend), but here's what my
new Bianchi SASS (Shiny Ass Single Speed) will look like:
gallery.consumerreview.combianchisass.asp
singlespeed.nlinterbike2003.html
Like the basher ring and disc brakes... it if was a 700c I would need to go ummm...
"pleasure myself"

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Carla A-G
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17 October 2003, 20:45 UTC #10

"MattB" <[email hidden]> wrote in message "]news:[email hidden]...
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"Mojo Deluxe" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
"]news:[email hidden]... <snip>
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Quoted message said:

I agree, but in this case, it really is. The dropouts (are they called

that
Quoted message said:
on an SS??) look machined, and intricate. Not quite sure, but maybe it's supposed to take the
edge off the harsh stuff?
Yes, they are still called dropouts on an SS.
I bet they are like that for strength, weight, to look cool, or some combination of those things.
I doubt it would have any kind of shock absorption properties. That's not a place on a frame where
you'd want any kind of flex.
Matt
I'll take pics of mine when the bike is built so you can have a closer look.
- CA-G Stoked!
Can-Am Girls Kick Ass!

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Mojo Deluxe
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17 October 2003, 20:45 UTC #11

"MattB" <[email hidden]> wrote in message "]news:[email hidden]...
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"Mojo Deluxe" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
"]news:[email hidden]... <snip>
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Quoted message said:

I agree, but in this case, it really is. The dropouts (are they called

that
Quoted message said:
on an SS??) look machined, and intricate. Not quite sure, but maybe it's supposed to take the
edge off the harsh stuff?
Yes, they are still called dropouts on an SS.
I bet they are like that for strength, weight, to look cool, or some combination of those things.
I doubt it would have any kind of shock absorption properties. That's not a place on a frame where
you'd want any kind of flex.

Where exactly does a steel frame 'mostly' flex? Is it just an overall flex, or a specific area?
By the way, these is my drop outs.
bellsouthpwp.netdropouts.jpg
Don't remember if I posted this pic, but they are a nice piece of work. Gotta love those CNCs.

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Mojo Deluxe
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17 October 2003, 20:45 UTC #12

"Carla A-G" <[email hidden]> wrote in message "]news:[email hidden]...
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"MattB" <[email hidden]> wrote in message "]news:[email hidden]...
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"Mojo Deluxe" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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>
I agree, but in this case, it really is. The dropouts (are they called

that
Quoted message said:
on an SS??) look machined, and intricate. Not quite sure, but maybe

it's
Quoted message said:
Quoted message said:
Quoted message said:
supposed to take the edge off the harsh stuff?
Yes, they are still called dropouts on an SS.
I bet they are like that for strength, weight, to look cool, or some combination of those
things. I doubt it would have any kind of shock absorption properties. That's not a place on a
frame where you'd want

any
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Quoted message said:
kind of flex.
Matt
I'll take pics of mine when the bike is built so you can have a closer

look.
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I look forward to it.

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Paladin
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17 October 2003, 22:16 UTC #13

Carla A-G said:
Mine is sitting in a bike box waiting to get built (hopefully this weekend), but here's what my
new Bianchi SASS (Shiny Ass Single Speed) will look like:
gallery.consumerreview.combianchisass.asp
singlespeed.nlinterbike2003.html
- CA-G my eyes, my eyes!
Can-Am Girls Kick Ass!

That's gorgeous! And nicely specced. Did you opt for discs?
Paladin

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Bill Wheeler
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18 October 2003, 00:15 UTC #14

Carla A-G said:
Mine is sitting in a bike box waiting to get built (hopefully this weekend), but here's what my new
Bianchi SASS (Shiny Ass Single Speed) will look like:
gallery.consumerreview.combianchisass.asp
singlespeed.nlinterbike2003.html
- CA-G my eyes, my eyes!
Can-Am Girls Kick Ass!
Nice, get it out of the "[censored]" box and ride!!!!!!!!!
Peace, Bill

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Bill Wheeler
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18 October 2003, 00:15 UTC #15

Carla A-G said:
Mine is sitting in a bike box waiting to get built (hopefully this weekend), but here's what my new
Bianchi SASS (Shiny Ass Single Speed) will look like:
gallery.consumerreview.combianchisass.asp
After taking a second look...couldn't help myself. I noticed a new middle eyelet on the top tube.
This will provide for a much quieter ride. I had to tie my down in the middle.
Peace, Bill

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Ouch
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18 October 2003, 12:45 UTC #16

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That's gorgeous! And nicely specced. Did you opt for discs?
Paladin
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I take it you can't have flip flop AND discs, can you?

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Klydesdale
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18 October 2003, 16:15 UTC #17

"Mojo Deluxe" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
"]news:[email hidden]...
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"MattB" <[email hidden]> wrote in message "]news:[email hidden]...
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"Mojo Deluxe" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
"]news:[email hidden]... <snip>
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>
I agree, but in this case, it really is. The dropouts (are they called

that
Quoted message said:
on an SS??) look machined, and intricate. Not quite sure, but maybe

it's
Quoted message said:
Quoted message said:
Quoted message said:
supposed to take the edge off the harsh stuff?
Yes, they are still called dropouts on an SS.
I bet they are like that for strength, weight, to look cool, or some combination of those
things. I doubt it would have any kind of shock absorption properties. That's not a place on a
frame where you'd want

any
Quoted message said:
Quoted message said:
kind of flex.

Where exactly does a steel frame 'mostly' flex? Is it just an overall

flex,
Quoted message said:
or a specific area?
When my favorite LBS let me take new SASS for a test-ride, I noticed flex in the form of BB sway,
the head tube/fork twisting out of plane with the rear triangle, and most disappointingly for a SS,
tires rubbing on the chainstays. As far as I'm concerned Bianchi might as well have called it the
FASS - Flexy Ass Single Speed. But then maybe they made the bike more for Tiny Terminators like
Carla rather that Big Ass Clydes like me.

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Bomba
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18 October 2003, 21:15 UTC #18

Bill Wheeler said:
After taking a second look...couldn't help myself. I noticed a new middle eyelet on the top tube.
This will provide for a much quieter ride. I had to tie my down in the middle.
Carla's female, she shouldn't have that problem...

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Mojo Deluxe
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19 October 2003, 23:46 UTC #19

"KLydesdale" <[email hidden]> wrote in message "]news:[email hidden]...
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"Mojo Deluxe" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
"]news:[email hidden]...
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"MattB" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
"]news:[email hidden]...
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"Mojo Deluxe" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
"]news:[email hidden]... <snip>
> >
> I agree, but in this case, it really is. The dropouts (are they

called
Quoted message said:
Quoted message said:
Quoted message said:
that
> on an SS??) look machined, and intricate. Not quite sure, but maybe

it's
Quoted message said:
Quoted message said:
> supposed to take the edge off the harsh stuff?
>
Yes, they are still called dropouts on an SS.
I bet they are like that for strength, weight, to look cool, or some combination of those
things. I doubt it would have any kind of shock absorption properties. That's not a place on a
frame where you'd want

any
Quoted message said:
Quoted message said:
kind of flex.

Where exactly does a steel frame 'mostly' flex? Is it just an overall

flex,
Quoted message said:
or a specific area?
When my favorite LBS let me take new SASS for a test-ride, I noticed flex

in
Quoted message said:
the form of BB sway, the head tube/fork twisting out of plane with the

rear
Quoted message said:
triangle, and most disappointingly for a SS, tires rubbing on the chainstays. As far as I'm
concerned Bianchi might as well have called it the FASS - Flexy Ass Single Speed. But then maybe
they made the bike

more
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for Tiny Terminators like Carla rather that Big Ass Clydes like me.

I know all too much about the flexing while hammering on the pedals. When the quality of my frames
improved, so did the stiffness. My first bike (22"
DB) was so bad, under hard braking, it would start to flex. WhenI released the brakes, I could feel
it snap back.

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Carla A-G
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20 October 2003, 00:46 UTC #20

"Bill Wheeler" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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After taking a second look...couldn't help myself. I noticed a new middle eyelet on the top tube.
This will provide for a much quieter ride. I had to tie my down in the middle.
I think they had a lot of complaints about the DISS with that problem and finally fixed it. BTW, the
DISS is no longer in production, I got a look at their lineup for 2004 and I didn't see it there.
- CA-G
Can-Am Girls Kick Ass!

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