Bianchi
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ghitchen
Well-Known Member
- Location
- Gullane, Scotland
the_oaf said:
A longer stem would be cheaper . . . .
woop woop just been into town and tried a couple of them i now know which size i need its just choosing between
http://www.evanscycles.com/products...-105-10-speed-compact-2008-road-bike-ec000024
http://www.evanscycles.com/products...loce-10-speed-compact-2008-road-bike-ec000023
I dont really know anything about the campagnolo components are they similar to the shimano??
http://www.evanscycles.com/products...-105-10-speed-compact-2008-road-bike-ec000024
http://www.evanscycles.com/products...loce-10-speed-compact-2008-road-bike-ec000023
I dont really know anything about the campagnolo components are they similar to the shimano??
gbb
Legendary Member
- Location
- Peterborough
ChrisUK said:
Chris...First one with Shimano 105
On the plus side, you get pedals,
On the minus, you get Tiagra (WH-R500) wheels...
Second one, with Campag Veloce
On the plus side, you get the Ambrosio/ Miche wheelset...i've had two Bianchis with these wheels....never let me down, fairly bombproof.
Also, it just seems right to have an Italian bike with an Italian groupset.
On the minus, you get no pedals.
There's nothing else that's really relevent between them
If it were my choice i'd go for the Campag equipped bike. It's only (
it's not my money) £50 extra...i really dont like the Tiagra wheels, so i'm biased somewhat.Yanto
New Member
- Location
- North Wales
Agree with gbb. The Ambrosio wheels are very good value. Also, if you want an Italian bike, then keep it all Italian
ChrisUK said:
On the whole, yes. As for your previous question regarding differences between Shimano and Campag, it comes down to personal preference mainly. On the whole, "proper" cyclists have more affection for Italian-made Campag, all the more so given it is on that Italian bike in your instance here. I actually have that bike but when I first started out, I bought a Bianchi 1885 with Japanese-made Shimano. The reasoning was that the hoods were higher and bulkier and as a novice, I felt them to be safer and more comfortable on longer rides. Now however, I have a preference for Campag but a lot of manufacturers now are not giving you the option. A lot of retailers such as Edinburgh bikes offer the majority of geared bikes only with Shimano. At the end of the day, it's up to you and what you think looks and feels right. I can honestly say I've had many hundreds (thousands) of trouble-free miles on both systems now and I don't think you'll go far wrong with either.
ChrisUK said:
You're not paying full whack for it are you? Always ask for at least 10% off (if you don't ask you won't get) and see what they'll do. They knocked £50 off that same bike for me and threw the pedals in free when I bought mine. Only fools pay the price on the ticket. You should use that as a negotiation guide only.
ChrisUK said:
NOOOO! Let them make the first move and you may get more than you reckon. You never know what their agenda is. They might have just got in a new stock and need to make room or the salesman might need a specific number of sales for his commission, anything. Ask them what they're going to do to tempt you in but show some steel when you do and make free pedals the absolute minimum you'll accept.
Bigtallfatbloke
New Member
which frame size and which bike are you going for?
ChrisUK said:
Absolute rubbish. That's loser talk put about by the big chains to head people off at the pass; don't fall for it. Anyone who pays the price on the ticket deserves what he gets. I got a discount AND pedals on exactly the bike you are thinking of getting from that very store (don't know your branch; I got mine from the one on Deansgate in Manchester). Don't let such negativity into your head.