Felt F85 or Bianchi Via Nirone Xenon?

FamousAmos
FamousAmos Posts: 2
edited October 2010 in Road beginners
Not another post to invite the Shimano / Campag debate; but which is the better bike overall? And with a view to future upgrades? Just seen the 2011 specs for both and they look like they will be the same price. So, for £850 will it be the Felt F85 or Bianchi Via Nirone 7 Xenon? Thanks

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  • jlgt
    jlgt Posts: 21
    My 2010 Via Nirone Xenon is a lovely bike; if you look around you should be able to find this year's models still in stock for a lot less than the £850 they're quoting for 2011 ones (the frame looks the same; I think the main difference will be the wheels).

    For example, Evans have still got 61cm ones in stock knocked down to £675, and Winstanleys reckon they can get 55s, 59s and 63s from the supplier for £595.
  • Philby
    Philby Posts: 328
    The one that fits you best ! When I bought my Bianchi Via Nirone I also tried the Felt but it didn't fit me as well as the Bianchi. This may be different for you - its difficult to conclude which is the best bike based purely on the quality of its component parts if the bike feels uncomfortable to you.
  • sirjohndillinger70
    sirjohndillinger70 Posts: 13
    When I bought my Bianchi Vianchi Via Nirone 7 (from Evans);I also tried a Cannandale CAAD 8......which just felt WRONG. Couldn't even explain to myself WHAT felt wrong with it,but when I tried the Bianchi it was like riding on air!!
    I'm 40,about 20 stone,and only ride 4 miles to work....but a week after getting the Bianchi I rode 50 miles to Portsmouth averaging about 15 mph. It took 3 hours 20mins,but I finished feeling totally refreshed and not out of breath in the slightest. Love my Bianchi sooooooooooooooo much,wouldn't swap it for the world!!!!!!
    Make mine an Italian...with Campagnolo on the side!!

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