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Specialized venge elite 105 or Bianchi oltre xr1 ultegra?

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  • April 20, 2015 at 6:30 pm #23785
    Vector

    Im having troubles on deciding which bike to buy. The price is the same but there are some better components on the oltre and other that is better on the venge. The wheels are crap on both but the handlebar is sworks om the venge and some bisnchi aluminium kind on the oltre. The brakes are 105 on venge and FSA gossamer on oltre…the weight is 0.5kg less on the oltre. I love specialized as a brand but the oltre is much mor nice looking and with better components….but i cant decide which one to buy, what do you think is the best buy?

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  • April 26, 2015 at 6:28 pm #842361
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    Shep73

    Vector wrote:Are not all

    Vector wrote:
    Are not all bikes manufactured in asia today? I belive even cannondale are made there?
    My concern is that I want a bike with a specific feeling. I didnt say bianchi is shit, it just dont work for me. It is probably a better buy than the Venge Elite but it must feel righ.

    But Asia is a broad term, Thailand is one of the best places for carbon frames and carbon material (Giant being one of the main players). I also know that Cube have improved in quality since pulling assembly from Asia back to Germany and Specialized have had a lot of issues with bikes since out sourcing more. I believe it was something like 30k bikes in the UK that had to be re-painted or re-assembled by mechanics from Specialized. I also know of some issues with their frames being out of tolerance on the BB shell. Which is a shame because I have always been a fan of Specialized, I’ve had 3 of their mountain bikes which have been superb and I cannot fault their mtb or road shoes, they have also given great support with me getting a saddle and set up that doesn’t hurt.

    And I’m not saying you’ve bad a choice, we are all different and require different qualities/characteristics in our bikes.

    April 26, 2015 at 2:12 pm #842359
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    Vector

    Are not all bikes
    Are not all bikes manufactured in asia today? I belive even cannondale are made there?
    My concern is that I want a bike with a specific feeling. I didnt say bianchi is shit, it just dont work for me. It is probably a better buy than the Venge Elite but it must feel righ.

    April 26, 2015 at 11:11 am #842357
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    Shep73

    crikey wrote:Bianchi has been

    crikey wrote:
    Bianchi has been owned by a Swedish company since 1997; you certainly are a sucker.

    Who owns it is completely irrelevant, look at where they are made, unlike Specialized which are made in the far east.

    April 25, 2015 at 4:14 pm #842355
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    crikey

    Bianchi has been owned by a
    Bianchi has been owned by a Swedish company since 1997; you certainly are a sucker.

    April 25, 2015 at 4:04 pm #842353
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    Vector

    I’m sorry but doesnt Bianchi
    I’m sorry but doesnt Bianchi own Crescent?, a brand I would never buy….
    Personally I belive the Oltre is a great bike on the paper, but it felt dead. Like an aluminium bike. Even if i get 20% off the price I can say that I never buy that bike.

    April 25, 2015 at 12:14 pm #842351
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    KirinChris

    Beefy wrote:It’s a matter of

    Beefy wrote:
    It’s a matter of personal taste, if you like the history and Italian flare buy a Bianchi or in car terms the Ferrari. If you like brash americanised sledge hammer style buy the specialized or the muscle car.

    Personally I’m a sucker for the Italian heritage and style in full knowledge that in terms of parts I’m paying more for less but I would argue soul is priceless B-)

    =))

    April 25, 2015 at 11:46 am #842349
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    Vector

    Tested both the venge and the
    Tested both the venge and the Oltre today. The venge was equipped with roval 50mm carbon clinker wheels so the compare is not totally equal. But i did not get any wow experience on Oltre as i got on venge. What a frame!!

    April 24, 2015 at 6:09 pm #842347
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    Vector

    Should i buy a 55 inch bike?
    Should i buy a 55 inch bike? Im 178cm/86cm inseam. I have previously ridden a Tarmac 54 inch and it was quick and fun but maby little short.

    I have found that the dealer also has pinarello raza ultegra and De rosa planet ultegra. Do you have any comments on these bikes vs the bianchi oltre?

    April 24, 2015 at 4:42 pm #842345
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    Vector

    Pardon my english, i use an
    Pardon my english, i use an iphone and it tries to correct my language into swedish:(
    I believe the Oltre will be great, I will take a test ride tomorrow and see if that is the one:)

    April 24, 2015 at 4:35 pm #842343
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    HalfWheeler

    The man maketh the bike.
    The man maketh the bike. Either way you’ll be fine.

    But if you can buy one on Wiggle I’d go for that. At least you’ll get a packet of Haribo…

    April 24, 2015 at 3:22 pm #842341
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    Shep73

    Can I throw the Infinito CV
    Can I throw the Infinito CV in? I have just bought the Chorus CV, I was deciding over the XR2, the Infinito CV and a few other Italian brands as I wanted something more chic. I’ve ridden several brands from road to mtb and I have to say the CV has blown me away far more than any other bike. For the smooth ride and speed at which it propels forward it is superb. Also a stunning bike to look at. From the very first test ride i was hooked.

    April 24, 2015 at 3:13 pm #842339
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    Vector

    I tool a test ride on the
    I tool a test ride on the Specialized shiv today. I had already out it out of consideration after your advice here at road.cc. But I could not leave it without tested it. And what do I think, It was a killer. Yes it killed Evert thought of me buying a tempo bike. It is totally useless for anything else than triathlon or tempo. It was stiff as h*ll, but i wouldnt dare to use it in traffic. It is fast as lightning but it is a tool. There are absolutely no joy except in exobisionism (id it spelled like that?). So I will buy the Bianchi instead.

    April 21, 2015 at 9:27 pm #842337
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    Beefy

    It’s a matter of personal
    It’s a matter of personal taste, if you like the history and Italian flare buy a Bianchi or in car terms the Ferrari. If you like brash americanised sledge hammer style buy the specialized or the muscle car.

    Personally I’m a sucker for the Italian heritage and style in full knowledge that in terms of parts I’m paying more for less but I would argue soul is priceless B-)

    April 21, 2015 at 9:19 pm #842335
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    Vector

    Unfortenately im a 54″
    Unfortenately im a 54″ size.
    I have seen the s5 for sale for 3600€ but it is out of my budget, i have to draw the line somewhere.
    I bieleve the oltre plus carbon high profile wheels from light-bicycle could be a good combo. Then could i change to ultegra brakes and buy a better handle bar for less than a venge expert…
    I have 20% on cannondale, de rosa and pinarello also. But those bikes are rather expensive….but this cdale could be an alternative…
    http://www.biker-boarder.de/shopware/Cannondale-SuperSix-Evo-Ultegra-3-2015-green-black-white-Rennrad_detail_65753_29.html

    April 21, 2015 at 7:08 pm #842333
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    AJ101

    Vector wrote:
    I have 20% of

    Vector wrote:

    I have 20% of discount on the bianchi

    I was just trying to work out how you’d seen the Bianchi for the same price as the Specialized! Had me scratching my head good and proper.

    My advice – save up for the S5 – as long as you’re not bikeless at the moment then if thats the bike you really want it will be worth it.

    edited – Spokely says there’s a tall person’s Cervelo S5 at Merlin for £2700. If a 61cm is your size then you’re in luck!

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