These were discussed on the list earlier this year and the consensus there was that small were great, 56cm was the maximum size that was really good, 58cm and larger were considered too flexible. Also weight and pedaling style affects flex. So if you're a small, light, smooth spinner, it's great; if you're tall, heavy, masher it's not.
Frame repairs? Harry Havanoonian's shop does repairs:
H.H. Racing Group @ Cycle Sport
801 North Providence Road
Media, PA 19063
(610) 565-6023
http://hhracinggroup.com/
>Whattaya need to know? Random thoughts: They ride nicely. English threads,
>so no problem there. IMO, too soft for big (I'm really thinking "fat") guys,
>and I know from experience. Nice looking, cool colours, if you like that
>sort of thing (I do). Sean Kelly won a zillion races on them in Europe. The
>carbon models break, the alu models are reliable. IMO, under maybe 56 cm,
>and/or for a lighter rider, a very nice bike. I consider Viti to be close to
>the most desireable small woman bike -- smooth riding in small sizes. 25.0
>seat post -- usually frames come with their posts. I might have a use for it
>myself, for the wifely unit -- she's on one of the Guerciotti/Alans which
>were recently discussed on the list, and the Vitus is a nicer bike. Let me
>know.
BTW: We really need a GOOD search page for the archives, it's
difficult to remember what the subject line/thread/author was by
month. For a great search see http://search.bikelist.org/
Roy H. Drinkwater
Lititz, PA