Originally Posted by jburnsdo
Hey,
I've been looking closely at an '04 bianchi veloce tha's on sale at my LBS. I';ve always wanted a celeste steel Bianchi with Campy, and this one's in my price range. The problem is one of the guys I ride with, who's a big cannondale guy, says that in last few years bianchi's quality has gone down hill and that they are way to slow and heavy for the price. . .He actually referred to bianchi as "the Schwinn of Italy" since apparently they moved their facilities to Asia.
I always used to drool over the lugged Campione d'Italia and the tipo Corsa back in the day, but if they suck now It'd like to know. Anyone have any experience with the Veloce or new Bianchis?
thanx
The next time your buddy criticises a Bianchi, look down at his Cannondale, slowly shake your head and roll your eyes, and turn away. He'll get the message.