Advertisement
If you have a new account but are having problems posting or verifying your account, please email us on hello@boards.ie for help. Thanks :)
Hello all! Please ensure that you are posting a new thread or question in the appropriate forum. The Feedback forum is overwhelmed with questions that are having to be moved elsewhere. If you need help to verify your account contact hello@boards.ie
Hi there,
There is an issue with role permissions that is being worked on at the moment.
If you are having trouble with access or permissions on regional forums please post here to get access: https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058365403/you-do-not-have-permission-for-that#latest

Bianchi XL EV2 as first bike

  • 07-07-2012 9:52pm
    #1
    mistermatthew
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 794 ✭✭✭


    Hi,
    I'm currently looking to purchase my first road bike. Would the BIanchi XL EV2 be a good starter. It is priced 530 euro with full campagnola record groupset. I'm new to this but It seems to be highly rated online and I think Marco Pantani rode a similar one. IS the price reasonable for a ten year old bike?
    it's this model
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/22853146@N04/2405681302/


Comments

  • #2
    Hermy
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 11,522 Mod ✭✭✭✭Hermy


    I don't know if it suits your needs but it looks fantastic.

    Genealogy Forum Mod



  • #3
    Tonyandthewhale
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,867 ✭✭✭Tonyandthewhale


    Is that 10 speed record or older still? Either way it looks like a hell of a bike for 530e, looks beautiful and campag stuff lasts a lifetime.


  • #4
    kincsem
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,013 ✭✭✭kincsem


    I have a short sleeve cycling jersey that matches the colours. :) Nick bike, worth a look imo, bring the €530 with you.
    What size is it? I ride a 54cm.


  • #5
    mistermatthew
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 794 ✭✭✭mistermatthew


    Yeah it's a ten speed record. I have been looking at other entry level bikes new but for this is a top bike from ten years ago and I think it might be better value. Hopefully the frame isn't cracked or something though.


  • #6
    tonyangelino
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 96 ✭✭tonyangelino


    lovely bike-stands out from the trek or giant brigade too.


  • Advertisement
  • #7
    tonyangelino
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 96 ✭✭tonyangelino


    lovely bike-stands out from the trek or giant brigade too.


  • #8
    Tonyandthewhale
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,867 ✭✭✭Tonyandthewhale


    you could easily pay close to 530e for a 10 speed record groupset on its own.


  • #9
    mistermatthew
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 794 ✭✭✭mistermatthew


    Its a 56cm frame. I just have to convince my girlfriend to give me a lend of the money haha. I really want it soo much. When i seen a picture of this

    http://russbengtson.tumblr.com/post/15780129523/the-last-cyclist-to-win-the-tour-de-france-and-the
    (Apparently from what i read the bike i'm looking at is a replica of this)

    I just want it so bad now. It's gotta be a better bike than a 500 euro carrera tdf or something like this.

    Tomorro I find out if i can secure the funding for it haha. Fingers crossed. Ohh and as this is my first bike buy what should i look for as walk away signs?


Advertisement