Road Cycling - Give me your opinions

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~LongRider~
08-16-03, 12:56 PM
Help me out here folks. Im really torn between 3 bikes. I like different things about all of them.
2002 Bianci Vigorelli- standard set-up
full Ultegra, Mavic Cosmos wheels
2004 Trek 1500- upgraded to Ultegra FD, RD, BB 105 crank, and shifters Bontrager select wheels
2003 Raleigh Super Corse, full 105, lots of standard race lite stuff
it would be converted to a double
Both the Bianchi and Trek are $1100.00, The Raleigh would be $950.00.
give me your opinions. They all feel fine. I just cant make up my mind. :D
TrekRider
08-16-03, 01:18 PM
My opinion is the Broncos need to shore up their defense, the Orioles need a new owner, the Wizards will continue to stink, and I am a sucker for a Trek.
Of the three, I would go with the Trek, although the Bianci is a nice bike. The reason is that Trek excels in customer service. They stand behind their products and will work with you to make you happy shoul you ever have a problem.
Buy the one that fits best. They are all good bikes. I thought the Vigorelli was more expensive than that. I thought the around $1K bikes was the Eros and that the Campione....and the Vigorelli was a few hundred more. If the shoe fits, wear it (but the Vigorelli sounds like a sweet deal)
roadbuzz
08-16-03, 07:49 PM
I'm always partial to Bianchis, but go with Late's advice... it's all about fit. Seat and handlebar height can be adjusted more easily than top tube length, position over the pedals, and handlebar reach.
travis200
08-16-03, 08:02 PM
It's all about the fit ;) but I like the Trek!
What bike would Lance armstrong choose??????????????
spazegun2213
08-16-03, 09:14 PM
not the Raleigh, i would say not the trek either, because everyone has one. also the 2002 Bianci Vigorelli is full Ultegra :)
its up to you.. if your still toworn.. which one looks better!!
-Ross
~LongRider~
08-19-03, 10:59 AM
Thanks for your advice everyone. I went with the Vigorelli. I figure for the price, I can always strip it and use the components on another frame, if I get bored with it. I really like the celeste though. I wound up getting it for $975.00, so Im happy with it. The 58cm trek is a bit too short for me on the top bar. I find myself sitting way back on the seat. The Bianchi felt alot better in that sense. It is a 59cm, and gives me a little more room. I cant wait to get some miles on it. :D
ChipRGW
08-19-03, 12:21 PM
975??
Cha-Ching!! Nice deal.
I got a Vig too. It's a pretty nice bike. You'll be happy.
Mine's yellow, or should I say YELLOW!!! (it's VERY bright)
Good choice! You got a good deal I think!
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