Road Cycling - Looking to buy, probably by next year.

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cyclingshane73
09-18-02, 11:51 PM
Hi guys/gals,

I'm currently scoping out the market for a decent entry level road bike. I'm looking to spend about $1600 Can. So far out of all of the bikes I've looked at though I keep going back to one that my LBS showed me a few weeks ago.

First off, let me start by saying that when I went to look for it on the net I just about went crazy. Can't you roadies decide on simple names for your rides? So I'll say its the Bianchi M Alloy Veloce?? It has an aluminum frame, Campy components, carbon fork and nice details like grooves in the rims to channel water, Campy Veloce gruppo, etc...

I like it. I'm looking at the 2002 model, so buy next year I may be looking a slightly different bike.

However, as much as I like it, is there any thing comparable to this bike and the price i'm looking at?

So far the only reason I keep coming back to the Bianchi is I haven't found another bike that stacks up to the components, over all look and price.

So any suggestions? Thanks guys/gals

webist
09-19-02, 12:28 PM
Take a look at the 2003 Specialized Allez Comp. Good bike and in your price range. Not necessarily better than the one you are looking at, just worth a look or a test.