Originally Posted by
Scrodzilla
That pink Dodici Gara is all mine.
It just arrived last week and I've only put about 60 miles or so on it but it fits me perfectly (as custom frames should) and I am incredibly pleased with it. The Dedacciai Fire 7003-AL tubeset is incredibly stiff without being harsh like a lot of lower-grade aluminum frames and actually rides a lot more like a steel frame when it comes to road vibrations and whatnot.
I have a feeling you're not seeing too many of them around because they are - for the most part - custom made in Italy. The ones available here in the states (distributed by Leader) are still pretty nice but they're nowhere near being the same frames.
Interesting, I was not aware.
I see that you sell standard size Gara's online. Are these the ones that are distributed by Leader? My local shop has one on the wall, brand new (not my size though), so I will have to ask them if theirs is from Leader.
What is the primary difference then, just the tubing used? Are there details about the ones distributed by Leader that would make them sub-par compared to other aluminum frames in that price range?