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Category: Q&A Bicycles
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Published on Friday, 07 January 2011 06:17
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Written by Luca Salvatelli
Dear Editor,
I always read your articles and detailed test. I have a simple question: what bike would you purchase to able to deal with all types of tracks?
Bianchi Sempre vs Colnago CLX 2.0 or Colnago Cx-1 vs Specialized Tarmac SL2?
Based on:
1 stiffness
2 ride quality
3 look
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Dear Reader, thanks for the compliments. The bikes that you have selected are not very comparable to each other because with very different characteristics as well as to belong to very different price ranges. Among the Bianchi Sempre and a Colnago CLX 2.0 is certainly preferable to the Bianchi Sempre, less expensive, has a more rigid frame and lighter, with higher overall performance, there is one aspect which may be less than Colnago CLX 2.0. The performance of the frame Bianchi Sempre, in absolute terms, are only slightly mortified by an assembly that must take into account a very affordable price list, you can get all. Even more difficult is a comparison between the Colnago CX-1 and Specialized SL2. There are two bikes now out of production, and belong to completely different price ranges, between the two natural that the CX-1 is superior in all aspects, but since its cost would compare with a Specialized S-Works SL3, which turn is well above, in every aspect, the Colnago CX-1. Given that about a bike path and suitable for any use and a preference for Italian brands, I suggest the Bainchi Infinito, Campagnolo Athena or Chorus assembled, based on its budget. It 's a very stable frame and secure at high speeds, the most comfortable (if not the most comfortable overall) here today on the world and has excellent rigidity. Overall performance is well above a Bianchi Sempre or Colnago CLX 2.0 and equality, the same components as the Colnago CX-1, which costs more and is much less comfortable. A bike at 360 degrees can be at ease on every route, just as he would like. Other Bianchi Infinito, the Specialized Roubaix SL3 (more expensive, but lighter), the new Wilier Granturismo (aligned in the price, less comfortable, but more rigid), the eternal Cannondale Synapse Hi-Mod (light as the Roubaix, more rigid, but less comfortable). Also in this case the comparison should be done according to the price range Bianchi Infinito vs Wilier Granturismo, Specialized Roubaix vs Cannondale Synapse. There are four bike valid, each of which has its own peculiar characteristics. The decision is up to you. I never mentioned the look, a subjective and should not be considered in the technical assessment of a bike.
