Bianchi v Giant v Ridley

StaggerLee

So, I went to get a Rapid 3 last Saturday. The guy in the in the shop (Richies in Swords) recomended this Ridley instead:

http://www.cyclesuperstore.ie/shop/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=38&idproduct=37861

They have an offer on it for €860. He said compared to the Rapid 3 its components are a lot better for the same kind of money, although, its less sporty.
http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-GB/bikes/model/rapid.3/7844/45454/

They also have a Bianchi Cameolante Sport 1 for €779, which I seen in the shop, had a test ride and loved it, however, he insists the extra €80 for the Ridley is well worth it.

€860 is about €160 more than I had hoped to spend on the bike, as I need some gear too, trying to stay under the €1000 for the bike to work scheme.

Anyone else agree?

I figure, with the tax saving, this equates to an iphone 4 plus a bit change, thats how I'm justifying it to the missus

niceonetom

Links with ellipses don't work.

StaggerLee

apologoies, links working now

Single Malt

He is pushing the Ridley due to better margins than the Giant or Bianchi. Get the bike you like best.

StaggerLee

I ordered the Ridley, hes a good salesman. Seemed to be better value in terms of parts, plus its a lovely bike.

Invincible

I got the Rapid 3 few months ago for €620 new. :-)