New Bike - Narrow down the choice?

[Gary D]

Apologies for bouncing this again but I thought I would report back.........

Decision made

I have ordered the Bianchi 928 C2C with 105 triple (heresy I know ) in Celeste.

I test rode the Roubaix, Madone 4.5 and the 928. Not a great deal to choose between them that I could tell. Although I have to say I was not overly impressed with the Roubaix at all, even though I expected to be, but can't explain exactly why?? The Trek certainly felt faster.

However, amongst one of the things that influenced my decision was that when I went to ride the 928, I forgot my padded shorts and thought "Oooh this might hurt a bit" but I was really pleasantly surprised. It was so incredibly comfortable on the couple of laps round the block. It also had the "wow" factor for me - which the others didn't quite have.

Still waiting for a confirmed delivery date but I can't wait now

The LBS has been fantastic as well, and nothing has been too much trouble for them.

Will let you know how the first ride goes.

Gary.

 

[HLaB]

My Bianchi 928 C2C veloce, is great, its comfortable and fast, I'm sure you'll enjoy yours when it comes.

 

[Tynan]

saw a bianchi at the light once, I'm not a road bike perv but it did look very nice indeed, the colour is very nice

 

[buggi]

if you want comfort go for the roubaix. i sat on one at the bike show and it is a really comfy riding position. i never actually rode it, but i knew straight away it would be a comfy riding position. they are made specifically for long rides (designed for the paris roubaix and them cobbles!) and gezza reckons they are really fast too (see his F@@@ me !!! thread in cafe)