Bianchi Impulso Ultegra Road Bike - $1499.00

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  jv on 26/09/2013 - 22:19

  link not working.

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  hoxygt on 26/09/2013 - 22:25

  Try this one - https://www.cyclingexpress.com/?lang=en&p=productDia&proId=3…

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  hoxygt on 26/09/2013 - 22:26

  Seems like a great price for Bianchi and reasonable components.

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    thefunkygibbon on 26/09/2013 - 22:41

    +3

    I agree but a weird-ass 'groupset', Tiagra, 105, Ultegra and FSA all on the same bike.. A bike with an identity crisis :)

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      hoxygt on 26/09/2013 - 22:49

      I don't think I've ever seen such a mix.

      That said I'm not sure how much attention Tiagra v 105 v Ultegra really should get. I understand how the hierarchy works, but is a fair proportion of it just about creating price points in the bike market and associated bragging rights? i.e. Is Tiagra actually really a great cassette?

      I'm guessing Bianchi know what their doing when they put a bike together but keen to hear other opinions :)

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        blitz on 26/09/2013 - 23:19

        keen to hear other opinions :)

        Well you'll definitely want to hear mine, because I agree with you completely.

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        cryptos on 27/09/2013 - 00:07

        You would expect the weight of the groupset to drop as the price goes up, no real point bragging about shimano, you need campo for that :)

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        thefunkygibbon on 27/09/2013 - 01:01

        +1

        no Android… oh right sorry wrong thread ;)

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    octagonalman on 26/09/2013 - 22:48

    There are some sensible choices there with the cassette and chainring options with respect to hill-climbing.

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  Marty131 on 27/09/2013 - 06:47

  Personally I wouldn't pay $1500 for an alloy frame with a tiagra/105/ultegra mix, no matter of the frame brand. In this case I really think you're paying for the name!

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    hoxygt on 27/09/2013 - 10:36

    Its interesting isn't it. I read an article about frame materials and many are saying the carbon snob era may have passed and some makers (i.e. Cannondale) are sticking with Alloy frames as they can be made as light as carbon but have unique benefits.

    I wonder whats better a really well made alloy bike or a poorer made carbon bike? (same price same componentry).

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  jasonc on 27/09/2013 - 08:31

  the cassette and chain are the cheapest components to chain

  crc have the ultegra chain for ~$22
  and the ultegra cassette for ~$48

  if you want more ultegra, add that in to your cost.

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    hoxygt on 27/09/2013 - 10:33

    According to this site - http://weightweenies.starbike.com/listings/components.php?ty…

    There is basically no difference in weight Ultegra v Tiagra (12-25). Except for colour and logo they look the same.

    If it were me I'd wear out the Tiagra gear then upgrade :)