JvZ Posted January 23, 2011 Posted January 23, 2011 (edited) Been lurking for a few months, but now need the Hub's input I'm in the market for a new carbon road bike and have been reading up as much as possible as well as speaking to a fair number of LBS' (that's another topic all on its own ) I eventually narrowed it down to either a: 1) Giant TCR composite 1 or 2) Merida Scultura Evo 905-comp Right now, I'm leaning towards the Giant, mostly because of feedback from this forum. (Also, the Giant LBS' I dealt with were much more interrested in actually helping than the Merida ones) However.... I can get a Bianchi Sempre for around the same price but here's the question: It comes with a full Campagnolo Veloce groupset as well as Campagnolo Khamsin wheels. Now I know the Shimano vs. Campagnolo is a hotly debated topic, but still need to ask the questions So, your considered input on these 3 choices, taking into account that I cannot mix and match. Frameset: Giant TCR C1 / Merida 905 vs. Bianchi Sempre Groupset: Shimano Ultegra (or even 105) Campagnolo Veloce Wheelset: DT Swiss R1900 vs. Campagnolo Khamsin Thanks! PS. Have been using XTR and SLX on my MTB's, so know Shimano, but do not know Campagnolo at all. Edited January 23, 2011 by JvZ
Genesis Posted January 23, 2011 Posted January 23, 2011 What size bike are you looking for? I have a Bianci Infinito for Sale with New Ultegra (triple). The bike is not with me now but from top seat post to centre BB its a 52cm. Toptube I will have to confirm with you later if interested. Like brand new - R24k
Tiny K Posted January 23, 2011 Posted January 23, 2011 I am biased and would say Bianchi.... for obvious reasons. I have my bike kitted out with Shimano 105 and Ultegra but from what I have heard from others, Campy is great.... either campy or SRAM (that's my next upgrade). If the are spec'd the same, go for either. my 2c I like the shape of the Bianchi and the Giant. It's all about personal preference.
chris_w_65 Posted January 23, 2011 Posted January 23, 2011 (edited) I don't see the point of Campy, if I wanted to shift like that I could save tons of cash and buy Shimano Sora For similar price to the Merida 905 you can buy a Cannondale SuperSix with Ultegra and a carbon FSA crank http://www.cannondale.com/usa/usaeng/Products/Bikes/Road/Elite-Road/SuperSix/Details/2614-1RSS3C48BLU-SuperSix-3-Ultegra Edited January 23, 2011 by chris_w_65
JvZ Posted January 23, 2011 Author Posted January 23, 2011 Is the Bianchi Sempre new or used? Brand new....
urbanroyal Posted January 23, 2011 Posted January 23, 2011 I don't see the point of Campy, if I wanted to shift like that I could save tons of cash and buy Shimano Sora For similar price to the Merida 905 you can buy a Cannondale SuperSix with Ultegra and a carbon FSA crank http://www.cannondal...erSix-3-Ultegra Out of curiosity , what does the cannondale and giant tcr retail for...?
JvZ Posted January 23, 2011 Author Posted January 23, 2011 Out of curiosity , what does the cannondale and giant tcr retail for...? The Gaint TCR C1 (Ultegra) is around between R19500 to R20500 depending on LBS. The same bike in C2 (105) is between R15500 and R16500. The Canondale, I'm not 100% sure, but likely in the R20K range.
chris_w_65 Posted January 23, 2011 Posted January 23, 2011 Out of curiosity , what does the cannondale and giant tcr retail for...? At Westdene cycles after discount the Merida is R18 something, the Giant is R19 something and the Cannondale is R20700.00
urbanroyal Posted January 23, 2011 Posted January 23, 2011 The Gaint TCR C1 (Ultegra) is around between R19500 to R20500 depending on LBS. The same bike in C2 (105) is between R15500 and R16500. The Canondale, I'm not 100% sure, but likely in the R20K range. More or less the same price an components...carbon as well... Tough choice... I'll go with the Giant tho..looks good..
Happy Hammers Posted March 22, 2011 Posted March 22, 2011 What size bike are you looking for? I have a Bianci Infinito for Sale with New Ultegra (triple). The bike is not with me now but from top seat post to centre BB its a 52cm. Toptube I will have to confirm with you later if interested. Like brand new - R24k Hi, Do you still have the Bianchi for sale? I'm also in PE and am looking for a carbon upgrade. The new Ultegra what is the triple version Thanks
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