Picked up my new bike today!

raymc
raymc Posts: 38
edited November 2009 in Road buying advice
Bianchi C2C Infinito, Celeste, Fulcrum racing 1's... Beautiful bike, just hope I can do it justice. :D

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  • Escargot
    Escargot Posts: 361
    And you expect people to congratulate you :roll:

    Only kidding :lol: I'm just jealous and am waiting for my LBS to get one in so that I can go and ogle. Looks fantastic in the magazines and I'm sure it'll be better in the flesh. Unfortunately I bought a new bike earlier in the year but am sorely tempted to sell up and buy one :oops:

    What's your first impressions ? Have you been out on a proper ride yet ? Got any pics ?
  • davelakers
    davelakers Posts: 762
    raymc wrote:
    Bianchi C2C Infinito, Celeste, Fulcrum racing 1's... Beautiful bike, just hope I can do it justice. :D

    We need pics, lots of pics!!
  • raymc
    raymc Posts: 38
    Will take loads of pictures tomorrow. First impression, from an admitedly short but hilly test ride- just as the reviews found, very very comfortable and quick too. This is my first superbike :lol: and I was looking for an all day ride, multi-talented bike. The Infinito is certainly that! i recall from the reviews I read a couple of lines in particular...

    '... Possibly all the bike you'll ever need...'

    '... if we were forced to choose one bike to race, commute,ride British and European Sportives on- and clip on some aero bars for the occasional evening 10- then the Bianchi 2010 Infinito would be on a shortlist of one.' :wink:

    Beautiful to look at, Campy Athena, my LBS is selling them out as quick as they can get them.
  • giant_man
    giant_man Posts: 6,878
    davelakers wrote:
    raymc wrote:
    Bianchi C2C Infinito, Celeste, Fulcrum racing 1's... Beautiful bike, just hope I can do it justice. :D

    We need pics, lots of pics!!

    Of yet another celeste Bianchi? Yawn .... :roll:
  • fungus_the_muffin_man
    fungus_the_muffin_man Posts: 1,608
    giant mancp wrote:
    davelakers wrote:
    raymc wrote:
    Bianchi C2C Infinito, Celeste, Fulcrum racing 1's... Beautiful bike, just hope I can do it justice. :D

    We need pics, lots of pics!!

    Of yet another celeste Bianchi? Yawn .... :roll:

    Thats why when I got mine I got it in red.
    Some Bianchi's in all celeste ( especially new types) look a little bit OTT to me.

    Welcome to the Bianchi family Bro :D
    Bianchi. There are no alternatives only compromises!
    I RIDE A KONA CADABRA -would you like to come and have a play with my magic link?
  • magliaceleste
    magliaceleste Posts: 748
    We need pics, lots of pics!![/quote][/b]
    Of yet another celeste Bianchi? Yawn .... :roll:     [/quote]

    Yeah because Infinitos are soo common :roll:
  • dave_oc
    dave_oc Posts: 46
    I'm very very jealous!! I'm looking at new bikes but think this is just out of price range :(

    Where did you read the review? I haven't been able to find one yet.
  • Escargot
    Escargot Posts: 361
    Miserable sod :wink:

    Celeste green is Much more interesting than 90% of bikes out there.

    I'm not knocking Specialised but their 2010 range is predominantly a dull black/grey, Boardmans and Planet X's are black (although PX do a nice pink) and GIANT are either black, white or an adventurous combination of black and white. Even the newbie Comtat couldn't muster anything more interesting than black and white. WTF :? Is the recession leading to bulk buying of black and white paint or something ?

    I'd take Celeste green any day.
  • giant_man
    giant_man Posts: 6,878
    Guys guys I was joking ...... :oops: come on ....
  • magliaceleste
    magliaceleste Posts: 748
    Oh ok.

    On a Bianchi note, here is the new 2010 HoC 928 too. A pic I took at the cycle show.

    bianchi928.th.jpg

    Oh and to the OP. Enjoy your new bike :)
  • raymc
    raymc Posts: 38
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    the review I quoted was in the September Cycling Plus.
  • raymc
    raymc Posts: 38
    http://www.bikeradar.com/news/article/first-look-bianchi-infinito-road-bike-22446

    :)
  • davelakers
    davelakers Posts: 762
    Stunning bike. I have a thing for Celeste Bianchis.........
  • lovetoride
    lovetoride Posts: 1
    Sadly, I just had a warranty issue with my 2yr old C2C 928. To help me through the grieving process (with a 3 day endurance ride coming up) I decided to check the internet for 2010 models (haven't looked at another bike in 2yrs as was still deeply in love).

    I am soooo hoping they can't get a 2009 replacement frame. Now that I also race this will be so sweet.

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