Sale on Javelin complete bikes (Page 5)

I was in the same boat as you CKinsey, I am 5'10.5" (inseam 31". I went with the 57cm Varese on recommendation, then agonized that it was going to be too big. Geoff noted the actual geometry puts it at about a "long" 56cm vs. a "long" 57cm, so I am hopeful.

I picked it up for the LBS yesterday after they built and tuned it for me, so once I get the seat and bars adjusted, I will report back what I found.

Similar to you, I bought my dad a Fara. He is just a bit under me height wise (probably 5'9.5" and Geoff recommended that we go 55cm on the Fara for him.  I will post on that as well once he gets the bike and sets it up.

Kinda nerve-wracking though, because it is so important to fit well. However, I did the research, talked to both Geoff and Dave (I think it was Dave that says he too is 5'10" and rides a 57cm) and then took the plunge.

Best of luck! Let us know how it goes. 

I got a 55cm Parma and he tob tube is 31" when wheel are on, giving me about 2" of standover.  The wheels are Alex Rim DA13 and the wheels are Kenda.  I am making the changes I want to make and hopefully will have it ready for a photo op by the end of next week.

I saw this yesterday and did a complete double take on the prices. I figured since the thread was kind of old that they would be sold out, but I called them anyway. I just puchased a Fara and hopefully will get it next week. I wasn't even in the market for a roadie but thought that this was to good to pass up. I'm fired up.

Thanks Bear!

Here is my initial loose installation of my Varese that came today (orded Mon). The aerobar instructions that came were for a different setup (clipon A700 slam bar) and I've got to spend some time getting them setup and cables properly run.

PS. I called yesterday to get tracking number and was told there are still some 57cm Narni's. They were out when I ordered, but they found some hiding in a corner.

Anyway, here it is basically as packaged:

... and loosly assembled:

Yeah, thanks Bear.

The Narni is really easy to put together.  Tighten a couple things, attach the handle bars, front wheel and brake caliper and you're set.  After that, take it for a fitting and tune up.  You should be good.  I assembled mine no prob.

You almost don't even need that...I had more stuff to do putting together my $350 road bike then I did with this bike...but a totally great reference.

Um, why, when it's so simple to do?  Don't get me wrong, I'm going to get a fit done and everything, but, in general, I'm not one to pay for something I can do myself.  Besides, I like putting stuff together.

As far as who does the assembly, different strokes for different folks. Personally, I feel there's not much I can't do myself and enjoy doing things myself.

Did the Narni come with the shifter cables routed inside the aero extensions? I think we both have the same Oval A700 bars, but mine aren't routed internally and the cables are waaaay long. Looks like I'm going to to unwrap the bars and investigate .... or maybe I should go for a short ride first.

Yup, all the shifter cables are routed.  The brake cables are pretty long, but I'll let them trim that when I go in for a fit and tune up.

Thanks, at least now I know that when I unwrap the aero exension, I'll be able to reroute the cables inside the bars. I'm jealous though that mine didn't come that way. I sure hope I don't fray the cable or it's to the LBS for a new cable.

Quick notes from a short, short ride around the neighborhood:

• I love, love, love the all-in-one basebar/aerobar setup. It is so much more solid/stiffer than the cowhorn & clip on my old bike. I may end up going for some different extensions eventually as they come up pretty high.
• The shifts are crisp and the brakes are solid.
• I don't care for the seat too much, but I pretty much knew that.
• I think I'm going to really like the gearing of the compact crank
• It's refreshing to see a replacable RD hanger
• Running shorts are almost illegal to wear when riding a bike

Hope everybody get's theirs quickly and is riding soon...

As soon as my Dad's Fara is assembled, I will have him send a picture over to add to the ones I took of the Parma and Varese that I bought.

All will be stock (sans the Speedplay Zeros I put on the Varese), but I think they are hot.

My daughter named the Varese "GoTek", for reasons unknown right now (she's two, so not quite up to really giving detailed explanations on what happens in her head). I kinda like it though. 

Congrats on 1000 posts Shawn.