Cippo Posted December 28, 2012 Share Was looking at Maestro's in UK and a C59 frameset is R32500 ( todays exchange rate) plus R5200 (16% vat and duties) but that is still excluding shipping. I cant find shipping quotes on site. I have had a look lately at Campy prices and CWC are cheaper than CRC. If you are going to import a frame best you buy parts locally. Importing though has it's disadvantage with warranty claims. Edited December 28, 2012 by Cippo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cippo Posted December 28, 2012 Share I'm surprised no one has mentioned this baby yet...Lifetime warranty on frame for first owner. http://i1166.photobucket.com/albums/q605/shaheedosman/d6765fdad17dd1cbe84e882596cbcfcb.jpg Edited December 28, 2012 by Cippo ivr32, Spoke101 and ThaStig 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaStig Posted December 28, 2012 Share I'm surprised no one has mentioned this baby yet...Lifetime warranty on frame for first owner. http://i1166.photobucket.com/albums/q605/shaheedosman/d6765fdad17dd1cbe84e882596cbcfcb.jpgand lifetime supply of PEDs Jaco-fiets 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharkysa Posted December 28, 2012 Share Good to roll with you this morning, sharkysa.All the best with your decision.What a lekka one to have! Hope you guys enjoyed the rest of the ride. I can tell you the choice is tough and like you put it, Italian heritage and traditionOr the latest technology Test ride may be the only option Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharkysa Posted December 28, 2012 Share Was looking at Maestro's in UK and a C59 frameset is R32500 ( todays exchange rate) plus R5200 (16% vat and duties) but that is still excluding shipping. I cant find shipping quotes on site. I have had a look lately at Campy prices and CWC are cheaper than CRC. If you are going to import a frame best you buy parts locally. Importing though has it's disadvantage with warranty claims. I spoke to he owner of Maestro today, interesting character. He has some strong views on the bike industry and have me some insight into just how little a carbon frame costs at the factory gate! $100 for an authentic pinarello.... He is Colnago through and through, limited frames hand built and painted. And he really dislikes the American companies. He basically said Colnago is the only frame not built in China or Taiwan. There is also a cool video of Ernest Colnago On the website telling his story. Talk about italian passion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vetseun Posted December 28, 2012 Share After spending to much time riding on the dirt and after enjoying Killarney racing week after week I have decided to upgrade my road bike and try this road racing. I have a 2010 specialized Roubaix Pro, Ultegra, Zipp 404 Firecrest wheels. Now I want something a bit more racey and cool. On my shooping list 1. Colnago C59 - They now come with disc brakes - wtf2. Pinarello Dogma Think 2 - Everyone with a bit of money seems to have one! To popular3. Merckx EMX 525 - The Cannibal, gotta be an option!4. Cervelo R5 - Clean lines, mmm5. Specialized SL4 - Only had specialized bikes so keen for a change. My preference these days is Shimano, but some may say those Italian frames deserve campy?The Colnago with a Capmy Gruppo. Nutting like an Italian thoroughbred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vetseun Posted December 28, 2012 Share I'm surprised no one has mentioned this baby yet...Lifetime warranty on frame for first owner. http://i1166.photobucket.com/albums/q605/shaheedosman/d6765fdad17dd1cbe84e882596cbcfcb.jpgWhilst I am not a Trek fan. This is bloody lovely!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carbon29er Posted December 28, 2012 Share http://cdn2.bigcommerce.com/server1100/j3yxlj/products/34/images/173/cRR_8276_Custom__72389.1354554875.1280.1280.JPG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christie Posted December 28, 2012 Share I spoke to he owner of Maestro today, interesting character. He has some strong views on the bike industry and have me some insight into just how little a carbon frame costs at the factory gate! $100 for an authentic pinarello.... He is Colnago through and through, limited frames hand built and painted. And he really dislikes the American companies. He basically said Colnago is the only frame not built in China or Taiwan. There is also a cool video of Ernest Colnago On the website telling his story. Talk about italian passion.For traditional/heritage type brands, Colnago is my pick. For a high tech modern bike, Cervelo. I prefer the R5 over that funny looking aero bike they have. Some bikes around the world are still made in house by theircompanies, like most Parlees, for example (except the z5) Edited December 29, 2012 by Christie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cippo Posted December 28, 2012 Share Talking about Italian thoroughbreds have you heard of Sarto (www. sartoantonio.it ) pm ' ti guy' here on the hub, he imports them. He posted this beauty in 'Black bikes' thread awhile back. He is in Stellies afaik. https://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/102345-black-bikes-only-thread/page__st__1184. Worth a look. He takes a while to pm back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cippo Posted December 28, 2012 Share I spoke to he owner of Maestro today, interesting character. He has some strong views on the bike industry and have me some insight into just how little a carbon frame costs at the factory gate! $100 for an authentic pinarello.... He is Colnago through and through, limited frames hand built and painted. And he really dislikes the American companies. He basically said Colnago is the only frame not built in China or Taiwan. There is also a cool video of Ernest Colnago On the website telling his story. Talk about italian passion. Fondriest TF Zero is also still made in Italy. The rest of there range is made in Taiwan but shipped back to Italy for inspection and paint, assembly. Checkout www.fondriestbici.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christie Posted December 30, 2012 Share Talking about Italian thoroughbreds have you heard of Sarto (www. sartoantonio.it ) pm ' ti guy' here on the hub, he imports them. He posted this beauty in 'Black bikes' thread awhile back. He is in Stellies afaik. https://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/102345-black-bikes-only-thread/page__st__1184. Worth a look. He takes a while to pm back.Ive seen some of those up close, the road bikes look super. Too bad his 29er mtb ht is on the porky side (my next project) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cav' Posted December 30, 2012 Share I still think you should have a look at Time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Mr LOOK Posted December 30, 2012 Share 695 USA 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christie Posted December 30, 2012 Share 695 Confidis 2013Very nice. A bit loud, but I think it would look good with a black on black build for all components. (It would look even better without the "Look" lettering on the top tube and seat stays imo) 695 USA 2013BLEH! Edited December 30, 2012 by Christie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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