Wilier Izoard XP "Petacchi" (update with Fulcrum 5)

harrydaisy
harrydaisy Posts: 131
edited June 2012 in Your road bikes
Bought in 2011 - Campag Veloce 11-25 groupset

Upgraded the saddle to a fizik arione, wcs pro stem and bar and richey carbon pro seatpost - just about to upgrade wheels to Fulcrum 5's with vittorio rubino Pro 3 tyres.

My first carbon road bike and I love everything about it. Looks amazing, I get plenty of comments, is a great ride, comfortable, fast, not bad on climbs. I hope the wheels will make a difference , however the miche race have been fine winter wheels! Somehow it feels classier than the industry stalwarts that everyone seems to be on...perhaps thats just me!!


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Wilier Izoard XP "Petacchi"/ Campag Veloce/ Fulcrum Racing 5
Bianchi Via Nirone 7/ Campag Xenon

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  • Dag T
    Dag T Posts: 22
    harrydaisy wrote:
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    Stunning photo! Nice bike :D
  • indjke
    indjke Posts: 85
    Looks great!
    And I think that matching black-green wheels are playing important role in overall impressive look. Don't change them :mrgreen:
    Boardman Team C / 105 / Fulcrum Racing 3
  • Silly Old Hector
    Silly Old Hector Posts: 573
    Drool 8)
    All the gear, but no idea...
  • disgruntledgoat
    disgruntledgoat Posts: 8,957
    Lovely bike... I've always liked Wiliers and the "Team Leader" fluro is cool too.

    My only slight gripe would be the amount of spacers. But I'm prepared to overlook that as you've put Campag on it.
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  • harrydaisy
    harrydaisy Posts: 131
    indjke wrote:
    Looks great!
    And I think that matching black-green wheels are playing important role in overall impressive look. Don't change them :mrgreen:

    Thanks and I agree the wheels make all the difference, but they are quite heavy so budget permitting the fulcrums offer the next step up and being red and black should still complement.
    Wilier Izoard XP "Petacchi"/ Campag Veloce/ Fulcrum Racing 5
    Bianchi Via Nirone 7/ Campag Xenon
  • harrydaisy
    harrydaisy Posts: 131
    Dag T wrote:
    harrydaisy wrote:
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    Stunning photo! Nice bike :D

    Cheers. 6am at the top of brasted chart/ toys hill in Kent.
    Wilier Izoard XP "Petacchi"/ Campag Veloce/ Fulcrum Racing 5
    Bianchi Via Nirone 7/ Campag Xenon
  • fleshtuxedo
    fleshtuxedo Posts: 1,853
    I really like these in the fluoro scheme - great looking bike 8)
  • lostboysaint
    lostboysaint Posts: 4,250
    Nice. Good bikes aren't they.
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  • harrydaisy
    harrydaisy Posts: 131
    lostboysaint wrote:
    Nice. Good bikes aren't they.

    thanks for all the positive comments :D
    Wilier Izoard XP "Petacchi"/ Campag Veloce/ Fulcrum Racing 5
    Bianchi Via Nirone 7/ Campag Xenon
  • RideOnTime
    RideOnTime Posts: 4,712
    Very nice...Coolio in fact...
  • harrydaisy
    harrydaisy Posts: 131
    New Fulcrum 5 racing wheels arrived yesterday from Epic Cycles (great price and service). Took em out for 25 early this morning and they feel great, lighter and much more nimble than the Miche. Although the fluro miche wheels really looked great and complemented the frame I don't think that the Fulcrums spoil the overall look....

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    Wilier Izoard XP "Petacchi"/ Campag Veloce/ Fulcrum Racing 5
    Bianchi Via Nirone 7/ Campag Xenon
  • indjke
    indjke Posts: 85
    harrydaisy wrote:
    I don't think that the Fulcrums spoil the overall look....
    definitely they don't... with Fulcrum's bike looks not worse, at least :shock:
    Boardman Team C / 105 / Fulcrum Racing 3
  • andy46
    andy46 Posts: 1,666
    I liked the way the original wheels matched the colour scheme, but the new wheels also look good. The most important thing really is how it rides and if the new wheels improve this then that can only be a good thing.

    Very smart looking bike :)
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  • rolf_f
    rolf_f Posts: 16,015
    Looks like it has an MTB style mudguard in the second picture :lol:

    You do need to take off the orange safety notice sticker from the wheels. They look bad on any colour scheme!
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  • harrydaisy
    harrydaisy Posts: 131
    Rolf F wrote:
    Looks like it has an MTB style mudguard in the second picture :lol:

    You do need to take off the orange safety notice sticker from the wheels. They look bad on any colour scheme!

    So it does :lol:

    In my excitement to get out on it I didn't even see the orange stickers, so thank for pointing that out... :wink:
    Wilier Izoard XP "Petacchi"/ Campag Veloce/ Fulcrum Racing 5
    Bianchi Via Nirone 7/ Campag Xenon
  • napoleond
    napoleond Posts: 5,992
    Looks great, I would be tempted to get rid of the decals completely on the fulcrums. Then I'd consider getting some flouro ones off ebay, if only I knew of a good decal maker...
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  • harrydaisy
    harrydaisy Posts: 131
    NapoleonD wrote:
    Looks great, I would be tempted to get rid of the decals completely on the fulcrums. Then I'd consider getting some flouro ones off ebay, if only I knew of a good decal maker...

    Great idea, if you know or come across anyone who makes one off deacals let me know.
    Wilier Izoard XP "Petacchi"/ Campag Veloce/ Fulcrum Racing 5
    Bianchi Via Nirone 7/ Campag Xenon
  • nicknick
    nicknick Posts: 535
    I have just got some replacement HED decals from this guy, they are brilliant quality and great service, no fulcrums listed but does list Zipp decals etc-worth asking what he can do!

    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/320913700174? ... 759wt_1185
  • LiberataERedenta
    LiberataERedenta Posts: 73
    Great bikes, still love the XP :)
  • harrydaisy
    harrydaisy Posts: 131
    nicknick wrote:
    I have just got some replacement HED decals from this guy, they are brilliant quality and great service, no fulcrums listed but does list Zipp decals etc-worth asking what he can do!

    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/320913700174? ... 759wt_1185

    Lovely will check this out thanks
    Wilier Izoard XP "Petacchi"/ Campag Veloce/ Fulcrum Racing 5
    Bianchi Via Nirone 7/ Campag Xenon
  • RideOnTime
    RideOnTime Posts: 4,712
    RideOnTime wrote:
    Very nice...Coolio in fact...
    yep still cool
  • KentPuncheur
    KentPuncheur Posts: 246
    How do you rate your Fulcrum 5s? I bought a pair when I got my first bike (about a year ago) and don't have anything to benchmark their performance against. Its an area of my bike I'm looking to upgrade, if its necessary...
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  • ilm_zero7
    ilm_zero7 Posts: 2,213
    KP I did have some Racing &'s, but went straight to Racing 1's and they are brilliant - even on the roads in Kent! I do prefer Campg Shamal Ultras, but thats because of the hubs..... go for 1's, you will only end up wishing you did.
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    Wiliers: Cento Uno/Superleggera R and Zero 7. Bianchi Infinito CV and Oltre XR2
  • harrydaisy
    harrydaisy Posts: 131
    KentPuncheur wrote:
    How do you rate your Fulcrum 5s? I bought a pair when I got my first bike (about a year ago) and don't have anything to benchmark their performance against. Its an area of my bike I'm looking to upgrade, if its necessary...

    They are a big improvement on the Miche race that came as standard on the bike, but I have also upgraded the tyres,mi was running blizzard sport through the winter/spring months.

    I can honestly say that I have noticed be difference, but if I am honest if budget had allowed I would have gone for 3 or 1's
    Wilier Izoard XP "Petacchi"/ Campag Veloce/ Fulcrum Racing 5
    Bianchi Via Nirone 7/ Campag Xenon
  • KentPuncheur
    KentPuncheur Posts: 246
    ILM Zero7 wrote:
    KP I did have some Racing &'s, but went straight to Racing 1's and they are brilliant - even on the roads in Kent! I do prefer Campg Shamal Ultras, but thats because of the hubs..... go for 1's, you will only end up wishing you did.

    Thanks for the recommendation. If this year at work goes to plan I should have some cash to play with early next year so I may be able to go for some zeros, failing that, I'll budget for 1s! Where are/were you in Kent? Our roads here seem to be awful compared to lanes I've ridden in Essex and Surry on sportives! May be the flint/chalk etc, but even so...
    2011 Trek Madone 3.1c
    2012 Ribble 7005 Winter Trainer

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  • ilm_zero7
    ilm_zero7 Posts: 2,213
    around marden and Tonbridge
    http://veloviewer.com/SigImage.php?a=3370a&r=3&c=5&u=M&g=p&f=abcdefghij&z=a.png
    Wiliers: Cento Uno/Superleggera R and Zero 7. Bianchi Infinito CV and Oltre XR2

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