Battaglin C12

verylonglegs
verylonglegs Posts: 4,023
edited March 2012 in Road buying advice
I like the look of one of these but it doesn't appear that anyone is selling them in the UK so I'll have to order direct from them if I want one. Is that correct or does anyone know otherwise? Has anyone experience of buying a bike from a manufacturer overseas?

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  • Monty Dog
    Monty Dog Posts: 20,614
    Battaglin has a direct sales model these days - they are a reputable brand that's been around for a few years and I'd have no problem buying direct. I've bought plenty of stuff overseas, including a number of frames direct from China - it's a global market place these days and take advantage! The great thing about Battaglins is you'll rarely see another - except if you go into my garage!
    Make mine an Italian, with Campagnolo on the side..
  • verylonglegs
    verylonglegs Posts: 4,023
    Thanks for your input. I must admit the exclusivity of them adds to the appeal...vanity is a terrible thing! Even without that I am really taken by the appearance of it and it seems good value at that price. Time to mull it over.
  • CRAIGO5000
    CRAIGO5000 Posts: 697
    I missed out on one on ebay when getting into road riding and ended up with my common as much Allez :oops:

    It was a beauty too and had hardly been used.

    Good luck with the search.
    Ribble Stealth/SRAM Force
    2007 Specialized Allez (Double) FCN - 3
  • verylonglegs
    verylonglegs Posts: 4,023
    Well, after some serious contemplation I have now ordered a C12 Athena direct from them. 3 weeks of anticipation lies ahead!
  • ugo.santalucia
    ugo.santalucia Posts: 28,321
    Damn,

    I remember Giovanni Battaglin winning the Giro d'Italia in 1981... I can't believe I'm that old!

    PS: he was riding a Pinarello... :wink:

    http://www.pezcyclingnews.com/photos/te ... taglin.jpg
    left the forum March 2023

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