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Verenti Millook?

  • 21-06-2011 9:07pm
    #1
    DrStriver
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12 ✭


    Hi,
    Can anyone advise on this bike? Seems to fit the bill for what I'm looking for, light, upright riding position for comfort, carbon stays. I'm looking for something for commute/leisure/odd sportive.

    Seems good price at 900 sterling?
    http://www.wiggle.co.uk/verenti-millook

    What would the bad points be?

    It's dog ugly but I don't mind.

    Cheers in advance.


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  • #2
    Lemag
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,508 ✭✭✭Lemag


    Good wheels, good gruppo, a carbon fork and, im my opinion, quite aesthetically pleasing. What's not to like?


  • #3
    ednwireland
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,616 ✭✭✭✭ednwireland


    bad points, you can get this for a few quid more
    http://www.wiggle.co.uk/focus-cayo-105-ltd-2011/

    i'm biased btw

    My weather

    https://www.ecowitt.net/home/share?authorize=96CT1F



  • #4
    Lumen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 31,234 ✭✭✭✭Lumen


    ednwireland wrote: »
    bad points, you can get this for a few quid more
    http://www.wiggle.co.uk/focus-cayo-105-ltd-2011/

    The Verenti head tube is quite a lot longer (~25mm on the M Verenti compared to the 56 Focus), which is neither good nor bad, but makes them somewhat different propositions.


  • #5
    MadHatter
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 403 ✭✭MadHatter


    It would fit the bill for your needs alright. I got a Verenti Kilmeston recently for commuting duties and I'm very happy with it. Just pay close attention to the sizing as the sizes are on the large side.


  • #6
    DrStriver
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12 ✭DrStriver


    Would the full carbon frame be more or less comfortable, or would i even notice?

    Difference in wheels/tyres between the two?

    DrS


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  • #7
    Lumen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 31,234 ✭✭✭✭Lumen


    DrStriver wrote: »
    Would the full carbon frame be more or less comfortable, or would i even notice?

    You'll have to find someone who has ridden the Verenti. The Cayo is a nice ride.
    DrStriver wrote: »
    Difference in wheels/tyres between the two?

    Probably the Verenti. Mavic Aksiums are decent strong wheels.

    The geometry differences are significant, as are the shifting systems (Shimano vs SRAM).


  • #8
    DrStriver
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12 ✭DrStriver


    Which geometry would be more suited to a "relaxed" riding style?


  • #9
    Lumen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 31,234 ✭✭✭✭Lumen


    DrStriver wrote: »
    Which geometry would be more suited to a "relaxed" riding style?

    It's difficult to say, it's very personal. In theory a taller headtube (=higher handlebars, more upright position) makes it more relaxed, but some people are more comfortable with a lower, more stretched out position.

    This is the problem with buying your first bike on the internet.


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