Cyclocross - Ridley Crosswind v Bianchi Axis

Bikeforums.net is a forum about nothing but bikes. Our community can help you find information about hard-to-find and localized information like bicycle tours, specialties like where in your area to have your recumbent bike serviced, or what are the best bicycle tires and seats for the activities you use your bike for.

PDA

View Full Version : Ridley Crosswind v Bianchi Axis

brianail

09-27-07, 08:16 AM

Two good options, but it's time to make a choice. Input is welcome:

Ridley Crosswind - $1100
2006 Al frame and fork, lightly used
105 components
will use my own Mavic Ksyrium wheelset
available locally

Bianchi Axis - $1400 + duty
2008 Al frame, Carbon fork
Tiagra/LX components
comes with wheels, though I'll probably use the Ksyriums
available on an upcoming trip to the US

Opinions on either?

flargle

09-27-07, 08:19 AM

I looked at the Axis when I was shopping earlier this year and felt that it was expensive for what it came with.

If the Ridley is actually lightly used, I'd go with that. Except, does it come with wheels or no? Having a spare wheelset could be nice.

brianail

09-27-07, 09:36 AM

It doesn't come with a wheelset, though I could get one for another $500 or so.

I am not planning on selling my current bike (Surly Cross Check), which has its own wheelset, and could be a spare set for the new bike.