bianchi xr2 vs look 695 vs sworks sl4

[solly]

I'm in the market for a new bike. The above three are what I have narrowed down to. Any advise out there to help.

[Cav']

695

Or the sl4

 

Lucky guy

[solly]

695

Or the sl4

 

Lucky guy

Tx.

Any reason not bianchi?

Been my front runner

[Sitting slip]

Bianchi all the way! Look at the art the history and passion!

[Butterbean]

Oh my Holy crap why are you even asking? It's Gotta be Look all the way... That bike is so freaking hot its not even funny... Seriously my dream bike right there... Ah envy sucks!

[Cippo]

My advice would be to go for an Ergofit and from there get the right dimensions that would help you narrow down your choice based on frame geometry. Yes we would all like to ride a full on race machine but we are'nt suited to one always in terms of body dimensions, geometry and riding style. You might just be more suited to a Bianchi Infinito CV rather than a Oltre, or a Roubaix SL4 rather than a Tarmac. The Look would however be my pic amongst the lot. Just make sure you choose properly between the standard and SR versions. If its a Spez you buying only SRAM Red would do. If you are buying Look or Bianchi, nothing else but Campy.

[Cav']

 

Tx.

Any reason not bianchi?

Been my front runner

They're all awesome.

Just personal preference I guess.

 

But like Cippo said the Bianchi must have Campy.

[LOOK695]

I would narrow it down to the Look and Bianchi. I believe though that the Look is better value as you get the very stiff and versatile crank and the intergrated stem with the frame purchase. Also if the budget allows, you also get the Look 695 Aero frame with intergrated brakes. All 3 are good frames and you will enjoy riding any of them, though I prefer an intergrated seat post frame as there is no chance of seat post sliding down or over tightening the seat post collar. And yes, campy for the Bianchi should you choose it. It is the right thing to do. My choice would be the Look

[Christie]

Of the three, the Look looks the nicest imo. The isp, Look stem and ugly crank is something that puts me off completely, till they get rid of those I wont even consider Look.

 

I like all the modern things they introduced on the Oltre. But Bianchi is not an Italian company anymore, they went bankrupt and are owned by a consortium, the bikes are manufactured in Asia. I wonder how much design input Bianchi has these days. I do not think paying a premium price is justified.

 

That leaves the SL4. Superb bike, but it has less soul/history/tradition behind it than the others. It would be my choise of the 3, because I think it will have the best engineering, ride quality etc of the 3.

 

(I you had a Colnago c59, on the list, that would bemy #1)

[LOOK695]

Of the three, the Look looks the nicest imo. The isp, Look stem and ugly crank is something that puts me off completely, till they get rid of those I wont even consider Look.

 

I like all the modern things they introduced on the Oltre. But Bianchi is not an Italian company anymore, they went bankrupt and are owned by a consortium, the bikes are manufactured in Asia. I wonder how much design input Bianchi has these days. I do not think paying a premium price is justified.

 

That leaves the SL4. Superb bike, but it has less soul/history/tradition behind it than the others. It would be my choise of the 3, because I think it will have the best engineering, ride quality etc of the 3.

 

(I you had a Colnago c59, on the list, that would bemy #1)

Everybody has different tastes. You don't like the Look crank, I like it again Solly, buy what is the best for you and if you prefer the Bianchi go for it

[Cav']

I would even look at Time to be honest.

[solly]

So I already have the fsa stem and handlebars coming off from my older bianchi oltre.

Also have the crank and brakes

Should this influence my thinking.

['Dale]

Bianchi!

Italian pedigree blended with modern tech

 

Look 2nd

French flair and highly rated.

 

4th SL4

Not as exclusive; awesome R 'n D.

 

ABOVE ALL ELSE

Check for riding feel - comfy or stiff for racing or middle ground.

[Unknown MTBR]

Dude... Ride the bike you dream about! Its all about passion.. I ride cannondale because im passionate about the bike!! The guy that got me into cycling rides a Bianchi Oltre and he is super super passionate about it..

[X-Man]

All are great .. It comes down to brand preference!

[Tiny K]

Sorry to dredge this one up from the deep, but which bike did you end up going with in the end?