> What is the ride like on Raphael Geminiani bikes? Dennis > Stone, owner > of my LBS, Stone's Cyclery, really loved his and > regrets having ever sold it. > > His evaluation piques my curiosity about this ebay offering > (#400018155864) more than just a bit. (I'm off to the > archives next, since this is my third-and-out.)
Jon,
I have not ridden one of these, but I would expect the Ride Quality to be on a par with other bikes made by French contract builders. Which is to say, that it should be excellent. To me, that's one of the great things about French bikes - i.e. even the most inexpensive ones have a nice "ride". Sometimes I would deplore their choice of parts, or their choice of tubing, or the paint work - yet the bikes still rode beautifully.
BTW if I had some spare cash, I'd buy that Geminiani. I've never regretted the money I've spent on mid-priced classic bikes. Let's say one over-spends by $75. If you actually ride the bike after cleaning it up, I guarantee that $75 would be paid back in the form of enjoyment.
Best regards,
Fred Rednor - Arlington, Virginia (USA)