Does anyone ride a Wilier??

[nic840]

Yeah I don't recommend a test ride... they will suck you in instantly. If you are ever making a trip down to Sacramento let me know and I can set you up with a ride. It just looks cool!
Its fun riding something that is a little different than the rest. They can set you up with either Shimano or Campy...I think I have become a Campy convert. Don't tell my Trek.

[rij73]

What level of components are you having it built with? Not that I know anything about Campy...

[nic840]

I am pretty sure its going to come with a mixture of Chorus and Centaur. Not sure because when it gets here I can play with the build a little.
I did go and ride comparable bikes yesterday...part of my husbands agreement to the new bike. Rode a Specilaized S-works, Madone 5.2 and the Spec. Tarmac. Didn't like the Sworks - to upright and squirrley, the Madone wasn't bad but just didn't have the quickness of the other. I liked the Tarmac alot, it was stiff and responsive in corners and power transfer. Much more agressive geometry, similar to the Izoard. It was the first time I had ridden with Shimano components since I got the loner Wilier and I can honestly now say I like the Campy components better. You didn't have to trim as often, no rub on the chain and the ergonomics of the shifting was more comfortable. Anyways I think I am very comfortable in my choice and I am sooo looking forward to getting "ice" in. -

[teigyr]

Oooh no, do I dare test it? Keep in mind I am also in love with Sevens and Cervelos but that one looks just so unique.

See...this is the bad thing about having flight benefits. It opens a whole new world of danger.

Campy though...I have old style Campy shifting on my Bianchi (mid-80's) and now have Veloce on my Orbea.

Darned beautiful bike that is. Might just have to go check it out. What shop in Sacramento do you go to?

[nic840]

Its not really a shop...more of an independant start-up community cycling group. Its a relatively new group of cycling enthusiasts who are just looking to do something a little different and foster the sport. The head guy is a master mechanic/builder and works out of his garage. He has fallen in love with the Wilier and has struck up an import deal with them. Its kind of nice because he has a passion for the bike that is really infectious. He will fit the bike to you until its like a glove. Its nicer than a shop because its more social and completely customer service oriented.
The club/team website is www.ikoncycles.com. We post area rides, articles and blogs.
Yes and I love the Cervelos too...I rode (on my trek) with a woman who has one and it was like I was pedaling next to a Ferrari. It just looked fast standing still.
If you come to the area let me know and we can get you on one!
Danger, Will Robinson, Danger!!!