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  • 17-06-2007 8:30pm
    #1
    oneeyedsnake
    Closed Accounts Posts: 175 ✭✭


    Hey I am getting a road bike soon and ahve narrowed it down to 4 bikes which onr do people reckon I should go for?

    1.Bianchi Nirone Alu Carbon Mirage Compact 2006 £ 750

    http://www.evanscycles.com/product.jsp?style=71341

    Prob the best value but the frame is only 59cm,I am 6'3 would i be able to fit on this.Went to the shop that has it twice now,first time they siad yeah defo next time they said no prob not(2 diff assistants).

    2.Bianchi C2C VIA NIRONE 7 Alu 105 10 sp mix Compact 2007 Road Bike £ 775

    http://www.evanscycles.com/product.jsp?style=70439

    3.Trek 1400 Double 2007 Road Bike £ 900

    http://www.evanscycles.com/product.jsp?style=70716

    4.Bianchi C2C VIA NIRONE 7 Alu Carbon Ultegra/105 10 sp Double 2007 Road Bike £ 950

    http://www.evanscycles.com/product.jsp?style=70437

    The last two on the list are more expensive.Is the increse in quality worth it.I may be using the bike to travel around Ireland for charity later in the summer so if the leap in quality is significant I would probally go for the more expensive bike.The reson I am asking here is that I don't trust sales peole at bike stores as far as I can throw them :)


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    Itsfixed
    Registered Users Posts: 564 ✭✭✭Itsfixed


    Hi

    The latest edition of my usual cycling mag, cycling plus, had a test of carbon framed bikes up to £1-1,500.

    The focus Cayo expert, at £1,399, got 10 out of 10, high praise indeed, but may be out of your price range.

    however, the basic Cayo, at £999 uses the same frame but with a lower spec and wheels.

    Carbon framed bikes are better for longer distance runs than aluminum, because they are much better at taking out the road 'buzz' and therefore less tiring, but still creates a stiff frame. Carbon bikes have dropped hugely in price in the last yera or two.

    Wiggle ship to Ireland too.


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    Hungrycol
    Registered Users Posts: 2,246 ✭✭✭Hungrycol


    Number 4 seems the best. Don't forget that clipless pedals don't normally come on racing bikes and you may have to factor in extra costs here. Also don't forget that cycling clothing is not cheap and this should be considered in your budget.

    Focus have a good following as said here but also Specialised bikes are quite popular too. Sorry I don't mean to confuse you even further with more choices!

    A 59cm frame should fit you fine at 6'3".

    (I'm hoping my next bike will be the Bianchi C2C 928 Carbon 105. Beautiful bike. Just have to convince the wife!!)

    Good luck...


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    Chips Lovell
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    I'd go for 2. The only difference between it and 4 is it has the 105 rather than Ultegra group. 105 would be a little bit heavier and less bling, but hardly worth shelling out the £175 extra in my opinion. As for 1, I'm 6ft2 and sized myself for those Via Nirones a while back when I was considering getting one and I came in at a 61cm frame. I don't, but if you're planning on doing a lot of riding I would make sure I got something that fit well, so I'd make sure I was comfrtable on that size before buying. It's only an extra £25 for the extra size options of number 2. For what it's worth it does come with pedals, albeit the super chunkey Look PP206. Anyway, while I never bought a Via Nirone in the end, a friend of mine did and is very happy with it.


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    oneeyedsnake
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    2 and 4 also have a different frame.I have decided to limit my self to 1200euro/800 pounds.I have asked evans to ship in the no 1 in 59cm.I'll take it for a spin but if it dosen't fit then I'll go with two,its just that no 1 is such a good deal.
    el tonto wrote:
    I'd go for 2. The only difference between it and 4 is it has the 105 rather than Ultegra group. 105 would be a little bit heavier and less bling, but hardly worth shelling out the £175 extra in my opinion. As for 1, I'm 6ft2 and sized myself for those Via Nirones a while back when I was considering getting one and I came in at a 61cm frame. I don't, but if you're planning on doing a lot of riding I would make sure I got something that fit well, so I'd make sure I was comfrtable on that size before buying. It's only an extra £25 for the extra size options of number 2. For what it's worth it does come with pedals, albeit the super chunkey Look PP206. Anyway, while I nver bought a Via Nirone in the end, a friend of mine did and is very happy with it.


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    Chips Lovell
    Moderators, Politics Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 24,269 Mod ✭✭✭✭Chips Lovell


    oneeyedsnake wrote:
    2 and 4 also have a different frame.I have decided to limit my self to 1200euro/800 pounds.I have asked evans to ship in the no 1 in 59cm.I'll take it for a spin but if it dosen't fit then I'll go with two,its just that no 1 is such a good deal.

    Yes, 1 is the older Via Nirone model. Sounds like a good plan anyway. The other thing is that 1 has a Campagnolo group, while the others have Shimano and if you prefer one or the other that would be a factor.


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