Trek Madone 3.5 v's Wilier Izoard XP

williampegg
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Just looking to buy either of the above.
Does anyone have any advice?
Or other recommendations (budget up to £2k max)
Does anyone have any advice?
Or other recommendations (budget up to £2k max)
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no contest in my opinion, the wiler all day long. There are too many treks about, and the wiler is more unique and special in my eyes.
This is the reason why I went for a Moda, as back then you just didnt see any others on the road. I have a wiler XP at the moment, and it is a real nice machine.0 -
I have a Wilier Izoard XP so completely biased. I love it. More bike than I need. I'd be tempted to try an get one second hand thats in good nick. I think that waay you can spend the rest of the money upgrading wheels or groupset.
As an alternative - a quick search on Ebay found thishttp://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2012-Wilier-Zero-7-Lampre-/170977757114?pt=UK_Bikes_GL&hash=item27cf1187ba
Ignore this ebay auction it looks well dodgy^^^0 -
Calpol wrote:I have a Wilier Izoard XP so completely biased. I love it. More bike than I need. I'd be tempted to try an get one second hand thats in good nick. I think that waay you can spend the rest of the money upgrading wheels or groupset.
As an alternative - a quick search on Ebay found thishttp://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2012-Wilier-Zero-7-Lampre-/170977757114?pt=UK_Bikes_GL&hash=item27cf1187ba
Not sure how they can sell a complete bike with dura-ace (£1800) and zipps (£600) for only £1200 !!!
Something not right about that listing.
Check out sellers other items, manly crockery and china items.
But also some nice bikes and guitars all at £1200.
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alanparsons wrote:Calpol wrote:I have a Wilier Izoard XP so completely biased. I love it. More bike than I need. I'd be tempted to try an get one second hand thats in good nick. I think that waay you can spend the rest of the money upgrading wheels or groupset.
As an alternative - a quick search on Ebay found thishttp://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2012-Wilier-Zero-7-Lampre-/170977757114?pt=UK_Bikes_GL&hash=item27cf1187ba
Not sure how they can sell a complete bike with dura-ace (£1800) and zipps (£600) for only £1200 !!!
Something not right about that listing.
Check out sellers other items, manly crockery and china items.
But also some nice bikes and guitars all at £1200.
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Calpol wrote:I agree it looks a bit dodgy! but fab bargain if true.
Anyway back on to OP question.
Buy the Wilier.0 -
Calpol wrote:As an alternative - a quick search on Ebay found thishttp://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2012-Wilier-Zero-7-Lampre-/170977757114?pt=UK_Bikes_GL&hash=item27cf1187ba
Would trust that about as far as I could throw it. Which would be quite a long way if that were genuine, come to think of it.0 -
JamesEs wrote:Calpol wrote:As an alternative - a quick search on Ebay found thishttp://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2012-Wilier-Zero-7-Lampre-/170977757114?pt=UK_Bikes_GL&hash=item27cf1187ba
Would trust that about as far as I could throw it. Which would be quite a long way if that were genuine, come to think of it.
May have been removed - no longer available.0 -
nochekmate wrote:JamesEs wrote:Calpol wrote:As an alternative - a quick search on Ebay found thishttp://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2012-Wilier-Zero-7-Lampre-/170977757114?pt=UK_Bikes_GL&hash=item27cf1187ba
Would trust that about as far as I could throw it. Which would be quite a long way if that were genuine, come to think of it.
May have been removed - no longer available.
Very strange, the seller has removed over 200 items. Including all the bikes, guitars and musical instuments.
http://myworld.ebay.co.uk/6fidget-crocks-pots-and-antoinettes-collectibles/
Only the crockery left.
Buy the WILIER.0 -
Biased also as I have an izoard XP, love it and so do others who see it.
I considered the Trek as it got great reviews but how could I spend so much money on something so bland? It's like a Ford focus, ticks all the boxes but uninspiring.0 -
I have a 2012 madone 3.5 and think its good. Can't comment on wilier but if one of the posts compares the trek with a ford focus: ie works all year round then maybe the wilier = Alfa romeo. Good for 10 mins then bits fall off and doesn't work2016 diamondback heist 2.0
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I had a head on with a car on my XP in May 2011. The bike came away intact (unlike the front wheel) and it's done thousands of miles since. It's a very strong frame. Make sure it's wearing Campagnolo ;-)0
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What about the Giant TCR Composite 1? Looks good and has full Ultegra Spec for around the same price!!0
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thanks everyone for all the advice!
Just found a Fluro from Germany for about £1100 which seems like a great deal0 -
Definitely the wilier ....0
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stepdavi wrote:I have a 2012 madone 3.5 and think its good. Can't comment on wilier but if one of the posts compares the trek with a ford focus: ie works all year round then maybe the wilier = Alfa romeo. Good for 10 mins then bits fall off and doesn't work
Errrr, no.
PS Definitely the Wilier.Faster than a tent.......0