Bianchi Zurigo

[mythste]

How about this one then?

Quoted from Bikeradar's weekly email:

http://www.winstanleysbikes.co.uk/product/57282/Bianchi_D2_Zurigo_Alu_Tiagra_2013_Cyclocross_Bike_?utm_source=bikeradar&utm_medium=shoppingpartner&utm_campaign=dotw?ns_source=article

Think it's last years model of the same. Different colour scheme, but equally as nice.

That's useful, thanks again! Is there a surcharge for discounted models do you know?

 

[vickster]

That's useful, thanks again! Is there a surcharge for discounted models do you know?

Depends on which C2W retailer you use. Also, be aware that some add an admin fee, so a £1000 bike may not fall within the £1000 limit (unless you can pay the fee out of pocket on top)

 

[bpsmith]

That's useful, thanks again! Is there a surcharge for discounted models do you know?

I was just posting as an alternative option, without going through C2W. It might be ok though, depends on provider most of the time.

 

[bpsmith]

Actually, on further investigation, the 2015 model on C2W looks like the better option. Disc brakes, etc.

 

[mythste]

Yeah, I looked into that. My LBS does not charge anything on RRP bikes under cycle to work and they stock the Bianchi. Happy days.

 

[bpsmith]

Yeah, I looked into that. My LBS does not charge anything on RRP bikes under cycle to work and they stock the Bianchi. Happy days.

Sounds like you have settled on something special then...

 

[mythste]

Sounds like you have settled on something special then...

Ive been reading and umming and ahhing something rotton... This is the first one thats got me genuinely excited! I just hope my lardarse fits!

 

[vickster]

Yeah, I looked into that. My LBS does not charge anything on RRP bikes under cycle to work and they stock the Bianchi. Happy days.

Time for a test ride then

Why would you not fit on a bike that is new out and available in a range of sizes?

 

[mythste]

Time for a test ride then

Why would you not fit on a bike that is new out and available in a range of sizes?

Because baby got back

In all seriousness, I tried a mates fuji single speed, and even though the frame seemed the right size (I wasnt reaching/cramped anywhere) it just wasnt comfortable for me. Hoping thats not the case with this one

 

[bpsmith]

Ive been reading and umming and ahhing something rotton... This is the first one thats got me genuinely excited! I just hope my lardarse fits!

As stated above, they will size and fit you to the bike properly. That's a 2 part process based on the right sized frame to begin with.

I bought a Defy 1 as my C2W purchase. A good solid dependable bike to start me off. Great bike to ride. The downside being that it does little to inspire me when I look at it.

Since bought a Bianchi, and that thing really jumps out at me. Can't stop looking at it 3 months on!

Go and see it and get it if it excites you just looking at it and feels great on a test ride.

 

[mythste]

no stock untill mid-jan, which the store seems to think will inevitably turn into mid feb... Hoping my voucher doesnt come before then so it doesnt burn a hole in my pocket!

Also arranged a couple of preliminary test rides, a CAADX 105 and a Focus AX 3.0. Should give me some good benchmarks and if I get bowled over by one it wouldnt be the end of the world...