Originally Posted by
Giacomo 1
You want to sprint, go fast, or go around corners at break neck speed? Then its Italian all the way. You want to tour, then go custom.
In my opinion, Italian bikes are just flat out fast. They are meant for speed. I think folks that go custom are not looking for flat out speed or aggressive geometry, but more of an all-around solid, steady, all-day ride.
I have 3 "custom" bikes none of which I ordered myself. Just lucked into them. Two Canadian and one English all full on race bikes. All three of them will run circles around any Italian bike I have ever ridden. Just because its Italian doesen't mean its the best.
And I actually know who built them.