Carbon frame/campag equipped - £1500approx

sneed hearn
sneed hearn Posts: 3
edited January 2009 in Road beginners
Would like some ideas about a new road bike - campag equipped ,carbon frame,compact chainset- not too bothered about quality of wheels as replacements are ready.The Ribble nero corsa looks good value.Not concerned about brand name - amazing that Giant and specialized don't seem to come with Campag.Price up to £1500.

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  • schlepcycling
    schlepcycling Posts: 1,614
    How about a Wilier Mortirolo, you can get it with Campag Mirage for £1199, Veloce for £1399 or just a tad above your price range Centaur for £1599 take a look at http://www.epic-cycles.co.uk/wilier.htm they also have some Viners that fall into your price range http://www.epic-cycles.co.uk/Viner.htm
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  • boz64
    boz64 Posts: 81
    Hi

    I personally think Ribble bikes offer tremendous value for money. A big "name" bike would probably cost you 20 - 30% more for similar spec. Of course the only downside is you have to buy online... unless of course you live not too far from Preston.

    I recently bought my first road bike from Ribble... basic 7005 frame, Campag Veloce groupset, Deda finishing kit and Campag Khamsin wheelset... and I'm very pleased with it. Fortunately I live about 45 mins away and was able to go to the shop and get fitted on their jig.

    If I had your budget, one of the Ribbles would be on my shortlist. Also check out Dave Hinde based in Northwich, Chesire. http://davehinde.veriovps.co.uk/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=index&Store_Code=DH
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  • redddraggon
    redddraggon Posts: 10,862
    I've got a Nero Corsa, it's a good frame as long as you don't look at it.....it's proper ugly though.
    boz64 wrote:
    If I had your budget, one of the Ribbles would be on my shortlist. Also check out Dave Hinde based in Northwich, Chesire. http://davehinde.veriovps.co.uk/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=index&Store_Code=DH

    I'd avoid Dave Hinde....
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  • gkerr4
    gkerr4 Posts: 3,408
    would you consider building your own?

    Spend a bit of time putting a budget together and look for frames - then get the campag bits you want and a half decent set of wheels and you are laughing.

    I agree that ribble make good value - I don't think that the nero corsa frame is that bad looking - and they do two other carbon frames - the scuro and the ribbelle - for you to pick from - all are made by Deda and are decent frames.
  • gkerr4
    gkerr4 Posts: 3,408
    would you consider building your own?

    Spend a bit of time putting a budget together and look for frames - then get the campag bits you want and a half decent set of wheels and you are laughing.

    I agree that ribble make good value - I don't think that the nero corsa frame is that bad looking - and they do two other carbon frames - the scuro and the ribbelle - for you to pick from - all are made by Deda and are decent frames.
  • Slow Downcp
    Slow Downcp Posts: 3,041
    As already mentioned, why not buy a frame and build up. I much prefer this route - you get the wheels, bars, saddle, stem length etc that you want rather than what the manufacturer can get a good deal on OEM.
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