You either have it or you don't. There's no accounting for some people's (lack of) taste. "Italian road bikes have a mystique. This cannot be argued. This mystique creates appeal and desire. These bikes are works of mechanical art, built by artisan frame builders who inject a passion and interest into their frames unlike other builders. Italian bikes are every bit conversation pieces as they are world-class sporting gear. A thoughtfully built, sized, and equipped Italian road bike is truly an extension of one’s personality."