Looking for a nice steel road bike under 1800...
03-28-10, 06:38 PM
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Looking for a nice steel road bike under 1800...
I've been thinking about the Bianchi Vigorelli. It seems like a good deal and I love the ride. Though I've been thinking about the Masi Speciale as well, but I haven't found a place that has one built. I also tried out the Jamis Quest but it felt too upright.
Anyone have any suggestions for a good steel road bike under $1800?
Anyone have any suggestions for a good steel road bike under $1800?
03-28-10, 06:52 PM
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I bought a Bianchi Imola this winter on Ebay. It is the same frame as the Vigorelli but a lower level of components. I bought it to convert it to a travel bike and had S&S couplers installed on it. I lucked out and bought it for $600. It is a very nice frame. My main bike is a Cervelo R3 but in some ways the Bianchi frame is a little more comfortable for me. I could easily live with this steel frame.
The only downside is that the frame seems a little heavy. I can't remember exactly what it weighs but when I stripped the bike down to have the S&S couplers installed, I remember being a little surprised at the weight.
The only downside is that the frame seems a little heavy. I can't remember exactly what it weighs but when I stripped the bike down to have the S&S couplers installed, I remember being a little surprised at the weight.
03-28-10, 08:32 PM
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https://www.masibikes.com/steel/speciale/the masi speciale is so sexy. that bike just melts...
as soon as im out of college, i will buy a masi. i love those very sexy bikes. get the masi.
as soon as im out of college, i will buy a masi. i love those very sexy bikes. get the masi.
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03-29-10, 06:27 AM
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i haveby tried the soma rush or salsa casseroll, but i've heard good things.
Traitor has a new line of steel bikes.
my girlfriend tried the surly pacer and liked it.
I just bought an 09 (new) Masi Speciale. ultegra and 105 mix, really beautiful looks, nice mix of "classic and new" type stuff. I'm very happy with it. I found it new on eBay being sold by a bike store and won it for $1k
Traitor has a new line of steel bikes.
my girlfriend tried the surly pacer and liked it.
I just bought an 09 (new) Masi Speciale. ultegra and 105 mix, really beautiful looks, nice mix of "classic and new" type stuff. I'm very happy with it. I found it new on eBay being sold by a bike store and won it for $1k
03-29-10, 08:52 AM
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Check out www.zarbikes.com for some awesome Italian frames with that world-famous stage geometry. The Ciocc Com 12.5, Coppi Neuron, or Debernardi Zona (my bike) should fit your needs nicely. Each frame should go for less than $1000 and that should leave room for some decent components. The only thing is that this is the only U.S. distributor of these brands that I know of and there's no easy way to find a LBS that carries these frames. Also keep in mind that the fit of these frames is very precise, so make sure you get a proper fitting.
