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Bianchi San Lorenzo or Pedal Force ZX3?

Old 07-09-07, 04:50 PM
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Bianchi San Lorenzo or Pedal Force ZX3?

Should I pay my deposit and get my ZX3 in October or spend $350 now and get a 59cm Bianchi San Lorenzo?

Good condition Bianchi San Lorenzo scandium bicycle frame, 1150 grams ACTUAL weight. 59 cm, see bianchis website for geometry. uses english thread BB 68 mm. has some scuffs and wear but NO cracks and NO dents. overall it is in good condition, easily builds into a 15 pound bike. I ran it as a 1x8 spd flat bar town bike and it was 15.1 pounds.




Either frame wouldn't be built up until fall. Either are going to be used as a race/back up bike.

Thanks for all of your input in advance,
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Old 07-09-07, 06:54 PM
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i'd go for the PF, but only because i have an aluminum Bianchi (i got so tired of the celeste i had it powdercoated!). You're also comparing used to new and it tips the scales a bit.
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Originally Posted by Surferbruce
i'd go for the PF, but only because i have an aluminum Bianchi (i got so tired of the celeste i had it powdercoated!). You're also comparing used to new and it tips the scales a bit.
Bianchi would be powdercoated white. I really only like the celeste on the 928.

I LOVE the ride of my carbon CR1 and am swaying towards the pedal force. I read a bunch of reviews on the responsiveness and positive feel of the Bianchi. If that 59 does in fact weight only 1150, it's only 30 grams heavier than the ZX3 in a 58.

Hmmm...
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