tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post600794135292955350..comments2024-03-29T04:01:31.445-04:00Comments on Lovely Bicycle!: Bella Ciao Superba: Ready and Available!Velouriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00359329171411037482noreply@blogger.comBlogger60125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-41379315147096494732012-06-25T18:34:09.409-04:002012-06-25T18:34:09.409-04:00Second on the comment above, I love this bike! Wh...Second on the comment above, I love this bike! What is your advice for someone who wants this bike but is 6'? :-(Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06373041697785410092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-28045337659377827432012-05-14T00:54:39.488-04:002012-05-14T00:54:39.488-04:00Absolutely beautiful!
Do you think the fit for wo...Absolutely beautiful!<br /><br />Do you think the fit for work for us taller ladies (5'10'' to be exact)?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-37219148972377379382012-03-05T15:53:48.362-05:002012-03-05T15:53:48.362-05:00Molte bene, where can I get one? I am going to Ita...Molte bene, where can I get one? I am going to Italia for the grapes are now ripeining and v. soon I will require the best of transportation money can buy.robertonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-17579843883406688202011-11-11T16:06:36.613-05:002011-11-11T16:06:36.613-05:00Bellissima!
What is the seatpost angle -- does i...Bellissima! <br /><br />What is the seatpost angle -- does it allow for sitting up completely straight? Also, what would it take to have hill-climbing gears and a hand-brake for the rear as well?Floranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-12784798255503478722011-11-08T17:52:24.028-05:002011-11-08T17:52:24.028-05:00David - As far as I know, the brake bridge is not ...David - As far as I know, the brake bridge is not drilled on these (check yours?). You could, in theory, have it drilled professionally. Even Harris might be able to do it. <br /><br />Cindy - I love the look of BEG bikes, but have never seen one as they are not available here. Will be sure to write about them if I encounter one. <br /><br />hasenschneck - I lived in England in my 20s. A formative experience, including the influence on my taste in bikes!Velouriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00359329171411037482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-16378164038908573222011-11-08T17:51:23.171-05:002011-11-08T17:51:23.171-05:00can i mount a rear brake if i want to go freewheel...can i mount a rear brake if i want to go freewheel/singlespeed on the superba? beautiful bike!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-18664348043555745192011-11-08T17:49:08.120-05:002011-11-08T17:49:08.120-05:00hello. just grabbed the last superba from harris....hello. just grabbed the last superba from harris. such a beautiful bicycle... i could stare at it for hours. do you know if it would be possible to mount a rear break? i'm wondering if i have the option to go single speed/freewheel in the future. thanks.davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09935192029930061720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-40514879653626705792011-10-17T19:32:04.698-04:002011-10-17T19:32:04.698-04:00Hi, just stumbled upon ur blog & I really love...Hi, just stumbled upon ur blog & I really love your blog, so much info!! I'm looking to buy a bike myself and am wondering which one, so fickle-minded...have you heard of BEG bicycles? It's a new company from the UK. I'm considering between getting that and another brand (Papillionaire which is from Melbourne, Aus. where I'm at now). If you know of anything won't you kindly let me know? Or would you be so kind to do a review on their specifications & features? I know BEG bicycles has better quality but their prices are really steep (partly due to shipping costs from the UK to Melbourne), so I'm wondering if they're worth it. Now excuse me as I'll go browse your blog, heheCindyhttp://www.theweddingduchess.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-70393548732975629892011-09-01T06:31:25.685-04:002011-09-01T06:31:25.685-04:00Gosh! Why aren't you in England? This is a lov...Gosh! Why aren't you in England? This is a lovely bike, indeed. <br /><br />I really enjoy your blog and you make me want to get on my bike straightaway.<br /><br />Thanks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-42756637537197635622011-08-28T14:02:10.983-04:002011-08-28T14:02:10.983-04:00I wondered when we'd get to see this machine. ...I wondered when we'd get to see this machine. Very nice. There needs to be more bikes like this about.<br /><br />SpindizzyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-88751326252993137352011-08-28T12:06:15.382-04:002011-08-28T12:06:15.382-04:00Anon @ Aug 27, 4:29 - The levers look like Tektro ...Anon @ Aug 27, 4:29 - The levers look like Tektro FL750.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-26219817813971513082011-08-28T10:12:30.125-04:002011-08-28T10:12:30.125-04:00I think the only thing keeping me from buying one ...I think the only thing keeping me from buying one if these is the coaster brake. That is not something I could live with. Good thing there is that, I do not have room for another bike!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-10093278254896857692011-08-27T18:37:47.427-04:002011-08-27T18:37:47.427-04:00Just gorgeous! That rear rack is very elegant and ...Just gorgeous! That rear rack is very elegant and unobtrusive. Congrats on your project, I'm sure those bikes will fly out the door. Bella, bella, bella!Carinthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09490217708697574505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-82043489578134198932011-08-27T17:39:50.494-04:002011-08-27T17:39:50.494-04:00so pretty! congrats.so pretty! congrats.MamaVeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09519007680870604271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-35569212644614124492011-08-27T16:29:37.567-04:002011-08-27T16:29:37.567-04:00Lovely bicycle indeed!
Can you tell me what brake...Lovely bicycle indeed!<br /><br />Can you tell me what brake lever that is? It is quite nice and I'd be happy to know how to order them.....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-47487464499568916142011-08-27T15:37:29.743-04:002011-08-27T15:37:29.743-04:00So beautiful. Please keep collaborating.So beautiful. Please keep collaborating.Emma Jhttp://imaginarybicycle.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-2579576701361433202011-08-27T10:19:27.644-04:002011-08-27T10:19:27.644-04:00Perfect. Perfect. Perfect. I have been following t...Perfect. Perfect. Perfect. I have been following the Superba progress and want one desperately but unfortunately can't test ride or even see the bike in person beforehand. <br /><br />I'm 164 cm with 74 cm in seam. Do you think the bike is too big for me? I can't sleep thinking it could be... <br /><br />Right now I'm riding a vintage rabeneick lady bike 54 cm and 26" wheels. I have the saddle on low and can still touch the ground with my toes.. your opinion and advice will be appreciated.aylinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-91112475429973792282011-08-27T06:53:40.467-04:002011-08-27T06:53:40.467-04:00Is there a diamond frame version of this bike avai...Is there a diamond frame version of this bike available?ron521https://www.blogger.com/profile/03719917286754138744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-11666917202995424912011-08-26T23:21:35.072-04:002011-08-26T23:21:35.072-04:00Sigh. This bicycle is reminiscent of the one I had...Sigh. This bicycle is reminiscent of the one I had when I was a kid-- same color, with lights (that didn't work, alas), a rack (although it was painted the same color as the bicycle), and a molded chainguard (although it wasn't a fully enclosed one). Beautifully done-- great work.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-12217096937464089442011-08-26T14:21:01.249-04:002011-08-26T14:21:01.249-04:00velouria! this collaboration with you has been a g...velouria! this collaboration with you has been a great pleasure.<br />you once said, that you did not fully knew what interested you in BELLA CIAO - you did not fully knew what drew you to our bicycles - and that you needed to explore that.<br />i look at your SUPERBA now and i see - although unmistakably much of our hardware - a clearly independent and unique spirit. - undoubtedly you have brought something to life here. and maybe it is this that you wanted to explore.<br />anyhow: the soul also lives in the details - and this rear rack is a true masterpiece. for many, many years many had tried designing a rack for this iconic italian step through frame, and - to my information and standards - most had failed..<br />very nice work! it needed a rack that would not be there. it is not there - and very elegantly so.<br />congratulations and thank you very, very muchjenshttp://www.bellaciao.de/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-40258452391677687682011-08-26T10:08:23.407-04:002011-08-26T10:08:23.407-04:00Congratulations, Velouria! They came out beautifu...Congratulations, Velouria! They came out beautifully. The rack ended up being a really elegant & harmonious detail. <br /><br /><br />It will be very interesting to see these when they hit the streets and other people get to ride them, review them, and post their own photos.<br /><br />I predict. there will be demand for a much larger second runCorey Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15381826721030941179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-72842733330613854302011-08-26T09:47:02.720-04:002011-08-26T09:47:02.720-04:00Oh the "Lovely Bicycle" inscription is s...Oh the "Lovely Bicycle" inscription is small, and sort of underneath the tube; it's a close-up shot. Also, it can be removed.Velouriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00359329171411037482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-29416835033171980252011-08-26T09:40:03.936-04:002011-08-26T09:40:03.936-04:00I wish I could afford one of these beauties. I lov...I wish I could afford one of these beauties. I love the colour. Only nit: I would have reduced the size of the words inscribed on the tube.dagmarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13222684053648902100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-73110988536302019572011-08-26T09:34:32.427-04:002011-08-26T09:34:32.427-04:00What a fantastic shade of minty green! Love it, as...What a fantastic shade of minty green! Love it, as well as the rear rack.MFarringtonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-44493329883780975652011-08-26T09:15:54.053-04:002011-08-26T09:15:54.053-04:00What an accomplishment! Congratulations on your p...What an accomplishment! Congratulations on your project coming together so beautifully! She is a gorgeous bike, perfect color.Dottiehttp://letsgorideabike.com/blognoreply@blogger.com