Originally Posted by
Sewellymon
I've got 5 or 6 rides in on my new Infinito CV.
It's sort of hard to compare only because once you've thrown a leg over the new ride and start pedaling, that is your new reality. Be easier to differentiate if I had my old Cervelo still built up. Ride that then jump on the Infinito...
Suffice to say, 1st impression is it's a sweet ride. Seems stiff out of the saddle. I went from 58 cm to 56 cm, so the Infinito descends the twisties far better than it's predecessor. Weight is 16.75 lb., so that's in the realm.
Far too gaudy. I am at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena and most everybody rides a pretty subtle look. The Infinito is a rolling Euro-billboard. I plan to drop the coin to have it repainted with much more subtle graphics.
Well, I've ridden my Infinito CV 26 times and 550 miles in 2 months...enough to know what I like and don't like. I cannot imagine an endurance road bike having so many great qualities in one package:
1.) Smooth on all but un-improved roads (old country farm roads). Even there it's very tolerable. I've ridden over railroad tracks (seated), sewer covers, plastic trim from an RV and a medium stick I didn't see it time...all no problem.
2.) Beautiful geometry and paint.
3.) Makes want to ride and explore.
What I don't like:
Next...when you said it was gaudy, I realized that you have the Celeste and I have the matt black disc version, hardly gaudy. Also this frame comes in odd numbers not even (so those of us that had to try to fit into American frames that were too big or small can now have the "perfect" size for us.)
When I was younger I dreamed of the day I could own a Biachi celeste! Gaudy, ugly or not, it made me think of the Tour and soaked jerseys and grit in my teeth, sweat on my brow and someone who rides often and with passion and doesn't care about what others think about his frame.
Count me in as a Bianchi fanboy, celeste color labeling and all! My frame (with disc, which I wanted) only came in matt black and had I so wanted to take home your bike that reminded me of my days growing up and riding in La Canada and Pasadena (2 cities that border the Rose Bowl). Who cares what the Rosebowl crowd is riding! I would have killed to ride your bike at the Bowl if I could have afforded it in the day! Your bike screams legend, history, passion, pride and in my opinion ride quality. Sell it to me before you paint it! Please!