Does anyone own or know about the Bianchi 928 carbon lugged/ Chorus
02-01-05, 12:21 AM
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I am looking at purchasing this bike and would like to know your thaughts about it. Does anyone have one or know about how well it holds up over time, and how they like it. Good experiences, bad experiences? Thanks for the help!
02-01-05, 06:42 AM
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I have their monocoque carbon frame and love it. It's not as light as some others on the market, but it rides amazingly well. Very responsive...it's been said before that the best thing about that bike is that it does not ride like a carbon frame, and I'm inclined to agree. It feels more like a super nice steel frame. Having ridden the Treks, Looks, Colnagos, Specializeds, Calfees, Kestrels, and others, there's no comparison. Based on those, I never thought I'd ride a carbon bike but here I am.
As to the durability of the 928 over time, that's hard to say as it is brand new for 2005. Bianchi's customer service has been top notch in my dealings with them (as a dealer)-they are good people.
There are those that will tell you that CF is dispsobile if you crash, but the reality is that a lightweight alu frame will be mortally wounded in that sort of impact anyways. If you're concerned about that sort of thing, stick with ti or steel.
As to the durability of the 928 over time, that's hard to say as it is brand new for 2005. Bianchi's customer service has been top notch in my dealings with them (as a dealer)-they are good people.
There are those that will tell you that CF is dispsobile if you crash, but the reality is that a lightweight alu frame will be mortally wounded in that sort of impact anyways. If you're concerned about that sort of thing, stick with ti or steel.
