Wilier Izoard XP Veloce £1350 or Wilier Montegrappa Sora 9sp

georgerackley

Hi I need some help, I newish to the road cycling scene & need to upgrade my carrera tdf. I have a couple of choices from Wilier Montegrappa Sora 9spd at £775 or Wilier Izoard XP Veloce £1350. There is obviously a large price difference but is the additional cost worth it? Any advice and help is much appreciated!

Calpol

Night and day difference between the two. Izoard with veloce is lovely. Thats what I have and its more bike than I need at present. Not the lightest carbon bike but plenty good enough. The only reservation I have recommending it is that I don't want them becoming too common!! Montegrappa isnt worth the money. I'd buy something else if you budget is only £800.

alanparsons

I have a Montegrappa Sora and I love it.
As a first proper road bike it is perfect. If I had the money I am sure I would buy further up the range.
£600 is a big jump in budget so I'm sure the Izoard would be more up-grade proof.
I am enjoying my Monte and up-grading bits to make it more personal: seat,stem,post and wheels.
When funds allow I will be purchasing a GranTurismo and the Monte will be my 2nd bike.

ilm_zero7

worth the difference - the frame is better, and the groupset infinatly better on the Izoard