New Bike Choice, Lapierre & Bianchi

Nevereverland

Hi guys,

Getting my (1st) new road bike, looking at the following bikes:

1/ Lapierre Audacio 400
2/ Bianchi Via Nirone Sora 2010

Gonna be using it mainly for fitness riding, as well as the odd triathlon. Gonna be using the bike2work also.

The Bianchi looks a good bit nicer, although the Lapierre has a better groupset. Pretty much has full Tiagra, and is around the 9kg mark, whereas I read that the Bianchi is around the 10 mark.

Any opinions on the 2 bikes?

Thanks



1/ Lapierre audacio 400



Bottom Bracket : Shimano SM-FC4500
Crankset : SHIMANO Tiagra CP 50/34
Stem : RITCHEY 4bolts 6°x90mm
Seatpost : RITCHEY 31.6x300
Handlesbars : RITCHEY Logic 40cm
Front derailleur : SHIMANO Tiagra FD4500BL
Rear derailleur : SHIMANO Tiagra 4500SS
Brakes : SHIMANO BR4500 Tiagra
Shifters : SHIMANO Tiagra

2/ 2010 Via Nirone Sora



Front Derailleur:Shimano Sora
Rear Derailleur:Shimano Sora
Shifters:Shimano Sora
Chainset:FSA Vero Compact
Chainrings:34/50 tooth Chainrings
Cassette:Shimano Tiagra 12-25 tooth
Chain:KMC X9Front Brake:Forged Alloy Dual-PivotRear
Brake:Forged Alloy Dual-Pivot

Nevereverland

Forgot to mention, the prices of both are pretty much the same

night_porter

The only way to really choose is to ride each bike and see which one you prefer.

If they seem the same to ride then choose the Tiagra over Sora because it will retain more of it's value should you decide to sell it.

OR

Choose the one you think looks best because you will ride it more and be more proud of it.

In real terms the groupsets are neither here nor there, you click the lever and the bike changes gear, end of story. Some people like a smooth change and some people like a clunk but neither will make you go faster as that is entirely down to your engine....you!