I know that with every bike there are subtle differences in geometry that might make similar priced bikes be more suitable to some people than others. With components there seems to be an accepted hierarchy that makes it easy to see whether something is better than something else. For example if buying a Campag groupsets it's clear that Super Record is best then Record and so on.
It's not that easy with bicyle brands though. A mate of mine, who by his own admission loves all things Italian, has suggested I look at a De Rosa. How does a De Rosa compare though to a Colnago or Bianchi or Specialized?
Are there some brands that are generally considered to be above others or does it all come down to what you put on them and how they fit you personally?
It's not that easy with bicyle brands though. A mate of mine, who by his own admission loves all things Italian, has suggested I look at a De Rosa. How does a De Rosa compare though to a Colnago or Bianchi or Specialized?
Are there some brands that are generally considered to be above others or does it all come down to what you put on them and how they fit you personally?