NBF is going to visit a friend

EKE_38BPM
EKE_38BPM Posts: 5,821
edited July 2013 in Commuting chat
A female friend of mine is in the market for a new bike.
She has her sights on either a Bianchi VIA Nirone 7 Xenon 2013 Road Bike or Cannondale CAAD8 6 Tiagra 2013 Compact Road Bike
Which should she go for or are there any others she should consider.

She is a triantelope, but don't hold that against her.
FCN 3: Raleigh Record Ace fixie-to be resurrected sometime in the future
FCN 4: Planet X Schmaffenschmack 2- workhorse
FCN 9: B Twin Vitamin - winter commuter/loan bike for trainees

I'm hungry. I'm always hungry!

Comments

  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    The Nirone, just as well specced but have to say it looks nicer!

    P.S. are you still allowed female friends then?
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • rubertoe
    rubertoe Posts: 3,994
    Bordman Fi Comp @ £799. Well speced (SRAM APEX) and extra 10% off online so much cheaper than the Bianchi or 'dale.

    I know Halfords get a raw deal, but Boardman certainly dont.
    "If you always do what you've always done, you'll always get what you've always got."

    PX Kaffenback 2 = Work Horse
    B-Twin Alur 700 = Sundays and Hills
  • bigmat
    bigmat Posts: 5,134
    My mate has a Bianchi Nirone, nice looking bike. Campag for the win, but I guess the feel of the shifters is main difference - can she have a test ride first?