Road Cycling - Anyone have any info on Wilier Izoard Frames? Need opinions please.

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mjolnir2k
09-09-03, 07:54 AM
I am thinking of going with the Wilier Izoard frame as opposed to the Pinarello Prince for my new frame.

There is precious little info regarding the Wilier though. I have been to their web site and have pulled up what I could find on Yahoo search.

Opinions on the Wiler? The Izoard looks to be a very nice frame.

Thanks in advance.

Brett Douglas
09-09-03, 05:42 PM
I recently purchased a Wilier Alpe d'Huez and I absolutely LOVE it. Compared to all alloy frames I think the carbon rearend smooths the ride.I find the frame lively and great for sprinting - Go and buy the Izoard today,

Brett
mjolnir2k
09-11-03, 03:35 PM
Done...

The Izoard frameset is sitting here beside me. Now I have to build it up this weekend.

Sad to see my Klein get retired, but the Wilier looks sooooo nice!

Diesel
09-12-03, 10:53 PM
I have a 2003 Willier catalog and price list. Do you need it?
diogones
10-16-03, 12:38 PM
I've had mine for a year and put about 1,500 miles on it, basically all climbing/descending. (I split my time between MTB and road). I haven't had any issues with the frame or integrated headset. I wasn't a fan of any kind of aluminum prior to this bike. The carbon/scandium fabrication does actually dampen the road vibration and soften the pot-hole shots to be nearly consistent with a nice steel frame. The sprint/climbing responsiveness is superior to anything I've ridden. No shimmy or other squirrely action at 50+mph.

I sometimes try to take it out on the flats around the reservoir, but almost always end up turning and going climbing up the canyons. Go figure?