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Thinking of buying a Vigorelli
I think I found a great deal on a 2003 Bianchi Vigorelli. The guy said
he give the bike to me for $1500 (full Ultegra + Carbon fiber fork), and give me a pair of $110 shoes (Specialized) for free. In addition, he said I could have everthing else (helmet, computer, gloves, shorts, etc.) for half off. Sounds good right? I wanted to hear some more informed opinions before I buy the bike. My one concern is I read some reviews expressing disappointment, with how easily the paint chips on the Vigorelli frame (Reynolds 631 steel). In addition, the one I'm looking at had some minor chipping around the seat post and on the rear triangle. anyone have any suggestions/warnings? -- -------------------------- Posted via cyclingforums.com http://www.cyclingforums.com |
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Thinking of buying a Vigorelli
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: I think I found a great deal on a 2003 Bianchi Vigorelli. The guy said he give the bike to me for $1500 (full Ultegra + Carbon fiber fork), and give me a pair of $110 shoes (Specialized) for free. In addition, he said I could have everthing else (helmet, computer, gloves, shorts, etc.) for half off. Sounds good right? I wanted to hear some more informed opinions before I buy the bike. My one concern is I read some reviews expressing disappointment, with how easily the paint chips on the Vigorelli frame (Reynolds 631 steel). In addition, the one I'm looking at had some minor chipping around the seat post and on the rear triangle. anyone have any suggestions/warnings? Yes. The seat on the Vigorelli is positioned in such a way that a 20 mile ride may feel like being kicked in the crotch repeatedly. Also, the handlebar position may cause or irritate the following: *Carpal tunnel problems *numb hands *stiff/sore neck/headache *erosion or irritation of spinal discs in the neck *in a head-on collision, you are very likely to launch over the handlebar, catapaulting yourself into obstructions slamming head into said obstructions But hey, that's just my opinion, I could be wrong. (~: rorschandt |
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Thinking of buying a Vigorelli
jvalenza wrote in
: I think I found a great deal on a 2003 Bianchi Vigorelli. The guy said he give the bike to me for $1500 (full Ultegra + Carbon fiber fork), and give me a pair of $110 shoes (Specialized) for free. In addition, he said I could have everthing else (helmet, computer, gloves, shorts, etc.) for half off. Sounds good right? I wanted to hear some more informed opinions before I buy the bike. My one concern is I read some reviews expressing disappointment, with how easily the paint chips on the Vigorelli frame (Reynolds 631 steel). In addition, the one I'm looking at had some minor chipping around the seat post and on the rear triangle. anyone have any suggestions/warnings? Yes. The seat on the Vigorelli is positioned in such a way that a 20 mile ride may feel like being kicked in the crotch repeatedly. Also, the handlebar position may cause or irritate the following: *Carpal tunnel problems *numb hands *stiff/sore neck/headache *erosion or irritation of spinal discs in the neck *in a head-on collision, you are very likely to launch over the handlebar, catapaulting yourself into obstructions slamming head into said obstructions But hey, that's just my opinion, I could be wrong. (~: rorschandt |
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says... jvalenza wrote in : I think I found a great deal on a 2003 Bianchi Vigorelli. The guy said he give the bike to me for $1500 (full Ultegra + Carbon fiber fork), and give me a pair of $110 shoes (Specialized) for free. In addition, he said I could have everthing else (helmet, computer, gloves, shorts, etc.) for half off. Sounds good right? I wanted to hear some more informed opinions before I buy the bike. My one concern is I read some reviews expressing disappointment, with how easily the paint chips on the Vigorelli frame (Reynolds 631 steel). In addition, the one I'm looking at had some minor chipping around the seat post and on the rear triangle. anyone have any suggestions/warnings? Yes. The seat on the Vigorelli is positioned in such a way that a 20 mile ride may feel like being kicked in the crotch repeatedly. Also, the handlebar position may cause or irritate the following: *Carpal tunnel problems *numb hands *stiff/sore neck/headache *erosion or irritation of spinal discs in the neck *in a head-on collision, you are very likely to launch over the handlebar, catapaulting yourself into obstructions slamming head into said obstructions But hey, that's just my opinion, I could be wrong. (~: Now, Be Kind. Note the posting source is 'cyclingforums.com' -- Cletus D. Lee Bacchetta Giro Lightning Voyager http://www.clee.org - Bellaire, TX USA - |
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