Originally Posted by
SJX426
[MENTION=532961]EngrJack[/MENTION] - I would be somewhat surprised if anyone could give you a definitive answer. Mine would be to buy both and find out. Then the one you don't prefer gets sold. Or..... you can start with N+2/!
I am not familiar with either but if the geometry is nearly alike then you might be hard pressed to be able to tell the difference without many K miles of riding.
When i think Italian, I think racing geometry, that is just me. That means nearly impossible spacing for fenders and very responsive steering or steep angles and more like your 710. You might be hard pressed to tell the difference between the 710 and the two under consideration. I might be all wet!
Thanks SJX! Yes, the tight geometry of the Giordana will not allow normal fenders. RaceBlades will likely work. The Mondonico did have fender mount eyelets brazed on and they are a few inches above the axles. It has limited clearance for 23 mm compatible fenders. I’ve read comments in bike forums by a couple of Giordana owners who swear that the frames provide an exceptional ride. I’m very keyed into that, even though we know that opinions can be quite subjective and perhaps biased. The frame is NOS and I find it very appealing to the eye. In short, it’s like: “do you feel LUCKY??” Hahaha!!