Selecting a New Bicycle

maverick4444

Hi All-

I had my bicycle stolen recently so now I'm in the market for a new bicycle. I'm considering many options - all are below $1k, net.

I've been able to test ride these and, honestly, they all rode very well for me. I participate in long bicycle rides, periodic triathlons, general commuting, and fitness, etc. My prior bicycle was a Bianch Eros and it really did well for me.

Anyway, what do you guys think of these bikes:

Specialized Sport Allez Compact - Sora Components
Bianchi Nirone 7 - Sora Components
Bianchi Brava - 2300 Components
Trek 1.2 - Sora Components

I'm not a fan of the 2300 components but I do like Bianchi. As for the prices - the bicycle shops I've visited are looking at clearing out inventory so I'm seeing some really good deals on all of these.

Anyway, appreciate the thoughts. Just going through and trying due diligence on plus / minuses. The riding seems great, though!

Maverick

solsurf

The Bianchi Nirone however if you go to Epic Cycles they make them up with carbon rear stays and better components and they seem like nice guys too. Sales aren't always what they are cracked up to be, as other companies such as evans have their Nirone at the same price but with lower group set and no carbon rear stays, so a sale will only be bringing it into the right price range. Hope that makes sense.

Good luck

markhewitt1978

maverick4444 wrote:

Hi All-

I had my bicycle stolen recently so now I'm in the market for a new bicycle. I'm considering many options - all are below $1k, net.

What's that in UK pounds? This being a British website. $1k I would assume to be Australian Dollars...

maverick4444

markhewitt1978 wrote:

maverick4444 wrote:

Hi All-

I had my bicycle stolen recently so now I'm in the market for a new bicycle. I'm considering many options - all are below $1k, net.

What's that in UK pounds? This being a British website. $1k I would assume to be Australian Dollars...

Hi Mark-

It's actually US $1k. Conversion is to approx. 650.32 GBP. Yes, yes...I ,know. You have a 'Yank' in your midst! I do work with alot of British, however!

Thanks.