Sale on Javelin complete bikes (Page 20)

One of my tubes blew in the car on the way home from picking up my bike. I figure these things have been sitting around in the warehouse for a while. So, even if they're decent quality tubes, they're old and brittle. 

Hm...or maybe you're running on low pressure. Road bikes typically run closer to 120 psi. 

In an ironic twist to this thread, the Varese we ordered was shipped on the 7th and, per the tracking number, scheduled to arrive here on the 9th. Tracking showed the bike arrived in Memphis on the 8th, then departed at 10:32 pm. Then nothing. By Monday, the 12th, we called FedEx for info and they initiated research. On Wednesday the 14th, Fed Ex advised us to call Javelin and file a claim. I called Dave at Javelin, he was less than optimistic, said give it a week or so, but he'd probably have to give us a refund. The bike was lost.

The Friday before Memorial Day weekend (23rd), I called Dave, got voice mail, left a message asking for an update on my refund. Tuesday morning (27th) I got a return voice mail on my phone from Dave, saying the miracle had happened, FedEx found the bike, was relableing it and that we should have it by the end of the week.

Well, yesterday morning she got here! Dylan, #1 16-yo son, had it assembled and at the LBS (where he works) for 11 am for fitting and adjustments. While there, he and mama bear went on a shopping spree, spent all of his next check buying Keo pedals, a Rudy Project aero helmet, Cateye wireless computer, and cages, all to match the white and black color scheme. His boss and owner of the LBS gave him a great deal on the accessories and refused to take payment for the two hours worth of fit and adjustments. In gratitude, mama bear cooked spaghetti for the whole shop today, and Dylan named his bike after her.

So, ladies and gentlemen, here are Dylan and Lisa:

And Lisa alone:

Oh, yeah, I forgot to post about that part.

Before they even shipped, I got a call fron Dave saying there was a "mix-up" when they took my order. Evidently they oversold, and only had this demo bike left, no more stock production bikes. This one has, as you noticed, carbon seat stays. It also has Ultegra 10-speed derailleurs and cassette rather than the Campy Veloce), and Zero A028 wheels (instead of the Easton Vistas).

Nice to hear, especially since you started this thread, that you ended up with the cherry in the bunch! Nice upgrades, John, your boy's got a sweet ride. I'm jealous that tri'ing is such a family affair for you.

EDIT to add: HOLY CARP - this thread has over 28,000 views!

2 of those views are mine...and I still don't know what this thread is about.  Are people still buying Javelin bikes?

Ohhh, okay, Javelin makes bikes...I thought people were buying javelins to mount on the backs of their bikes to prevent people from drafting.

Shirely you joust!

Alright guys,

   Im 5'11 and ride on a trek 2300 road bike.  Looking for a tri bike, but dont wanna drop a fortune.  Id like something thats not too cheap though, I guess in the same range as the 2300 trek I have.  Im looking at the sizzano (as thats all they have left), but am not sure if its a step down in quality from the trek 2300 (I know the sizzano does not have carbon seat stays, and hte 2300 has ultegra, and sizzano has 105, 2300 has bontrager race lite wheels, not sure how they compare to whats on the sizzano?? ( I could be way off base here, thats why im asking).  Im thinking I would need a 54cm?  any thoughts, or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. 

Thanks in Advance. 

Well,  I ordered a Sizzano because they didn't have any Varese's left in my size.

Oh well. This will be my first tri bike as well.

So how are the tires on the Sizzano? Will I need to replace them or are they of decent quality? How much does it weigh stock without pedals or anything? Is the wheelset decent? Oh, and I still cannot believe they have bikes left after three months at these prices. Insane! 

Just my luck, I leave Geoff a message to order a sizzano and I look when I get home from my meeting at they are all out of the 55cm in the 700 wheelset.  So now I ask, is there anyone out there willing to part with their Sizzano, or their Varese?  Im looking for a 54 or 55cm frame.  Please call me at 210 288 6154 if possible.

Thanks,

Marcus

Wow, that sucks. I ordered my 55 cm Sizzano on Monday....glad I did too.

So does anyone know how many bikes they started out with (including road bikes)? It must have been a load.