Willier Izoard

Brian1
Brian1 Posts: 595
edited March 2008 in Workshop
I am about to buy a new bike and have narrowed it down to an Izoard or a 5.2 Madone.Anyone any experience of the Willier.Thanks

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  • a_n_t
    a_n_t Posts: 2,011
    buy the wilier, you wont regret it :wink:
    Manchester wheelers

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  • Lagavulin
    Lagavulin Posts: 1,688
    Don't have an Izoard yet but I hope to in a couple of weeks time.

    My shortlist consisted of a Tarmac, Roubaix, Madone 5.2, CLX, Mortirolo and Izoard. A late addition to that was the Orbea Orca - which I think is utterly stunning - but the only way that was within my budget a complete mail order affair from Epic (there's an Orbea dealer in Newcastle but I wouldn't get sized and/or try their bikes then buy from elsewhere).

    Pretty much set on an Izoard with Centaur carbon compact, Fulcrum 3s plus having my DT 1850s converted to Campagnolo.

    Now all I'm after is a nice dry summer. :roll:
    2010 Cannondale CAAD 9
    2008 Wilier Izoard
  • McHattie
    McHattie Posts: 146
    I test-rode a Mortirolo recently, which is a fairly similar set-up. I was all primed to love it, but actually didn't.

    For me, riding on a windy day, the bike felt very twitchy. I'm sure they're very good bikes, just not for me - a different geometry was better for my riding style. It really is worth test-riding a few bikes and then choosing whichever suits your particular needs and physique.

    If you're spending that kind of money the dealers should oblige.
  • The emu
    The emu Posts: 347
    I just bought the Izoard from Epic. Coupled with free delivery they can't be beat for price.

    At first I was worried about buiying a bike online, but I went to my LBS and got fitted on a jig first. I didn't feel guilty I was ripping them off as they still charged me 30 quid for the service (which incidentally I thought was quite steep), but then got a print out of my ideal geometry, and ended up saving a hell of a lot more than 30 quid in the end.

    Epic were very accomodating, and because of my size were more than happy to work to my exacting standards (ie gear ratio's, crank length, stem length, head spacers, bar size, colours etc).

    Also Orca v Izoard = Pro Frame v Mid Range Frame

    But the question is, for the same price do you get a hot Orca frame under specced, or get a sweet looking Wilier specced accordingly?

    For me and my budget it was a no brainer, but it comes down to personal choice.
    The long grazed legged one
  • mathi
    mathi Posts: 110
    Wilier over Trek any day , 10 times a better bike :D
  • a_n_t
    a_n_t Posts: 2,011
    another thumbs up here for epic!
    Manchester wheelers

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  • McHattie
    McHattie Posts: 146
    And another. Great bike shop.
  • Gary Marshall
    Gary Marshall Posts: 196
    mine's being built up at the moment so i look forward to seeing how good they are later today.....

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