Under £1600 Italian

AxelCH

Hello,

I want to get back into cycling, I used to ride an old Cilo in my teens (10 years ago) but always wanted a celeste Bianchi.
However after reading reviews, the Bianchis in my price range seem to be inferior to the other "Italians".

So I am no hesitating Between a Colnago Ace 105 2013 and a Cinelli Radical 2014.
I am drawn towards the looks of the Colnago, however I am a bit worried as it is described as a Gran Fondo bike and I like speed. I am telling myself that the biggest component for the speed will be my legs not the bike, but am I trying to convince myself to get what I want?

I am also considering the Pinarello FP Uno 2013, but I don't really like their look as much as the Cinelli and the Colnago.

I know it might sound stupid for some, but the looks of my bike is important to me, if I am spending that much money on a bike I want to enjoy its beauty.

Also I will not have the opportunity to test drive them as I will buy online.

Grill

All of those bikes are made in Taiwan or China. They will all ride well so just get the one you find 'prettiest'.

AxelCH

Thank you for your answer: Colnago Ace it is then

Grill wrote:

All of those bikes are made in Taiwan or China.

I knew that: hence the Italians with " "

Monty Dog

£1600 would buy a very nice used Colnago C40 with Campagnolo Record - classic bike unlikely to depreciate much more.