Sort of a beginner

goldenhitman1

Hi all,
I recently have taken the transition from a runner to triathlons and through that discovered cycling. What can I say, a beautiful and exciting sport. At the moment I use my old hybird but am looking at something aimed at a sort off competive market. I want a bike that offers a fast ride but ideally around £800. I have been looking at the Bianchi C2C Via Nirone 7 Alu Carbon Veloce 10 speed Compact for the past few weeks as it seems like a really good bike and I think what i would be looking for. So, what I want to know? Would this be a good bike to go for as I am looking for a competive ride? Its not a toatally carbon frame is it? Any other opinions on the bike?

I also looked at the trek 1.7 so any advice on that would be great also.

PS. I want a fast bike.

goldenhitman1

And I am ideally looking at a compact chainset

keef66

I too am looking for something in that price range, and both your bikes are on my short (ish) list. I also have the Focus Variado (wiggle sell them), Scott Speedster S30, and Canondale Synapse 105. Kona Zing is at the bottom of the list because I can't help but think that they've only recently ventured into road bikes.

goldenhitman1

Yea, forgot to mention scott speedster, head tube seems a little big though.

goldenhitman1

But then again the Bianchi is a relaxed ride aswell isn't it?

sicrow

goldenhitman1 wrote:

But then again the Bianchi is a relaxed ride aswell isn't it?

Yes the C2C stands for coast to coast and has a more relaxed geometry, similar in the Giant scr's I think. Its the bike for their sportive market.

goldenhitman1

sportive?

So would that be suitable for fitting tri bars. I am presuming as the geometry is more relaxed its not going to be very good for racing, although I think the geometry on the Scott s30 and Trek 1.7 are more relaxed than the Bianchi.

Rich Hcp

The 2009 bikes are out soon, so discounts on 2008 will be there for the taking.

I'd look and see what you can get for the top edns Specialized Allez range

goldenhitman1

Specialized allez? I am not sure, seems like a relaxed ride.

Garry H

goldenhitman1 wrote:

Hi all,
I recently have taken the transition from a runner to triathlons and through that discovered cycling. What can I say, a beautiful and exciting sport. At the moment I use my old hybird but am looking at something aimed at a sort off competive market. I want a bike that offers a fast ride but ideally around £800. I have been looking at the Bianchi C2C Via Nirone 7 Alu Carbon Veloce 10 speed Compact for the past few weeks as it seems like a really good bike and I think what i would be looking for. So, what I want to know? Would this be a good bike to go for as I am looking for a competive ride? Its not a toatally carbon frame is it? Any other opinions on the bike?

I also looked at the trek 1.7 so any advice on that would be great also.

PS. I want a fast bike.

Am also looking at the 1.7 or 1.9. If you find out, let us know

goldenhitman1

Garry, what kind of riding are you looking at doing?

keef66

good point. are you looking for a bike you can use in triathlons, or have you given up all that swimming and running nonsense? If the former, you should really be looking for a tri specific bike. Many manufacturers do them, some specialise in them. You'd probably get the tri-bars included, a tri-specific saddle, and you'd have that nose down, arse up aerodynamic position favoured by triathletes.

goldenhitman1

I do want something I can use for tri's though not a tri specific bike as it won't be suitable for everyday training.

Rich Hcp

An Allez of some sort sound spot on for what you need

goldenhitman1

Allez?

Isn't that relaxed geometry though?

LingfieldXC

i just got the1.7 and i love it but then again i have nothing to compare it to. I think evans were doing a deal on an old trek equinox which is more tri orientated but still looks like it could be used for training too.

Rich Hcp

goldenhitman1 wrote:

Allez?

Isn't that relaxed geometry though?

It's not extreme.

I tried both and went for the Allez Sport, I just prefered it.

The trek may look more extreme because the wheels have less spokes, that makes them more prone to going out of true.

You need to test ride some.

gbjk

I recently bought my first race bike.
I looked at the canondale synapse originally, but that wasn't available.
Looking at the scott speedster or Trek 1.7 I ended up choosing the 1.7.
The helpful chaps at gatwick evans were full of praise for the various features of the trek against the scott.

I chose the trek and I've been very happy with it, would recommend it, in my relative ignorance, to anyone.

Good luck

RedAende

Golden, I have the xenon more basic version of C2C veloce and it is very comfortable, was on it for 5 hrs last sat with no aches or pains.

If you are looking for something a bit racier the B4P Veloce is £150 more expensive, not such upright geometry and got a 10 in cycling plus review which you can find on this site.