Cannondale CAAD9-1 or Bianchi Infinito Ultegra?
03-07-10, 07:47 PM
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Cannondale CAAD9-1 or Bianchi Infinito Ultegra?
Hi Everyone,
I've been testing bikes for the past few weeks, and have narrowed down to these two...
the Cannondale CAAD 9-1 ($2800)
and
the Bianchi Infinito Ultegra ($2999).
Price wise they are pretty similar. I absolutely LOVED the ride of the Infinito, and it seems equally so for the CAAD9.
Currently I have a 1995 Bianchi Trofeo with Campy Mirage and Mavic wheels (this bike has been with me a long time - and yes, it's celeste!).
Other Alternative: Upgrade my old Bianchi to a modern drivetrain (Resto-Mod!), that being Campy Athena and Mavic Kyserium SL wheels, and put a CF fork and a new stem and handlebar on there.
If I go the upgrade route - what are some good places online to get the parts for a lot less than retail? And what CF forks for road bikes would you recommend?
Which bike would you choose? Or would you upgrade the gorgeous old Celeste Steel Bianchi?
I've been testing bikes for the past few weeks, and have narrowed down to these two...
the Cannondale CAAD 9-1 ($2800)
and
the Bianchi Infinito Ultegra ($2999).
Price wise they are pretty similar. I absolutely LOVED the ride of the Infinito, and it seems equally so for the CAAD9.
Currently I have a 1995 Bianchi Trofeo with Campy Mirage and Mavic wheels (this bike has been with me a long time - and yes, it's celeste!).
Other Alternative: Upgrade my old Bianchi to a modern drivetrain (Resto-Mod!), that being Campy Athena and Mavic Kyserium SL wheels, and put a CF fork and a new stem and handlebar on there.
If I go the upgrade route - what are some good places online to get the parts for a lot less than retail? And what CF forks for road bikes would you recommend?
Which bike would you choose? Or would you upgrade the gorgeous old Celeste Steel Bianchi?
03-07-10, 08:10 PM
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first you deal is already $200 off msrp on the CAAD. with the slice premimun carbon fork and full DA components, you gotta pick the CAAD.
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