New road bike. What's your desire ?

[Calvin27]

Saw that new Bossi. Totally take back everything I said about it being 'all th same Ti' This one looks the goods and obviously a lot of though and refinement!

[Calvin27]

Saw that new Bossi. Totally take back everything I said about it being 'all th same Ti' This one looks the goods and obviously a lot of though and refinement! I'd take that over a baum.

I'd totally buy that if I didn't already have a full shed and empty pockets. $5.5k for that frameset is not bad for what it is, unfortunately the paint job is extra

[biker jk]

Saw that new Bossi. Totally take back everything I said about it being 'all th same Ti' This one looks the goods and obviously a lot of though and refinement! I'd take that over a baum.

I'd totally buy that if I didn't already have a full shed and empty pockets. $5.5k for that frameset is not bad for what it is, unfortunately the paint job is extra

The frame manufacturer, Hanglun in China, sells a frame constructed using the same method, for US$1118 (A$1600). Sure it's not exactly the same frame, but that's some mark up by Bossi.

https://www.facebook.com/hangluntitaniu ... 4830094798

[MichaelB]

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That Ridley above has an ugly colour scheme. I

Agree 100% - as good as the price was, just couldn't get past that.

The Bossi Strada SS is a titanium road bike that – uniquely – uses cast frame parts and hydroformed tubes, giving the frameset an almost carbon-like silhouette.

Saw that and liked it. A bit. Not enough to jump on the bandwagon.

With the printed lugs, it loses some of the appeal of the Ti frames, so wonder "What's the point?"

Meh, I've got tougher decisions ahead

[g-boaf]

Not quite a normal road bike, but damn!

http://www.peugeotdesignlab.com/en/proj ... ke-concept

Looks damn sharp! Nice colour scheme as well. Never went to production.

[MichaelB]

Not quite a normal road bike, but damn!

http://www.peugeotdesignlab.com/en/proj ... ke-concept

Looks damn sharp! Nice colour scheme as well. Never went to production.

Must be fast !! No brakes !

Like the colour tho !!

[MichaelB]

OK, question re level of matchy-matchiness that is acceptable or not ???

As mentioned before, I'm lookiong at a metallic orange, either like the Bowman Palace 'Orange Sherbet' or Factor 'Burnt Orange'. I'm, also looking at using the Hope RX4 calipers for braking. Now being Hope, they come in a range of colours including Black, Orange, Purple, Blue, Silver and Red (see below for some of the colours).

Do I go matchy-matchy and get the Orange Calipers, or just stick with the Black ?

Finding the Orange ones in stock is a bit problematic


Reverse side (facing outboard)



Inboard side (facing towards wheel)

[Calvin27]

OK, question re level of matchy-matchiness that is acceptable or not ???

Those calipers for shimano or sram?

Personally, I'd keep the caliper a neutral colour so the frame pretty much pops out. Everything black bar the frame in sick orange.

[MichaelB]

OK, question re level of matchy-matchiness that is acceptable or not ???

Those calipers for shimano or sram?

Personally, I'd keep the caliper a neutral colour so the frame pretty much pops out. Everything black bar the frame in sick orange.

The SRAM & Shimano look the same - difference are seals and piston sizes.

Even the Black ones are low in stock !!

[P!N20]

Silver.

[10speedsemiracer]

I also think the silver, carries on the theme of the disc rotor.

[MichaelB]

I also think the silver, carries on the theme of the disc rotor.

Hmmm, thanks, but not really keen on that option, but will think about it ...

[943]

This Wilier Cento10 NDR looks fantastic especially in the copper/ black

https://wilier.com/en/my2021/world/raci ... cento10ndr



Looks like frame only available in Aus at about $7500 with 4 month wait.

I’ll have to ride my 12-year old Trek for a bit longer while I continue to save the pennies.

[Warnesy]

Nice bike. Wilier just released a new bike as well.

https://www.bikeradar.com/news/2021-wilier-cento10-sl/

[g-boaf]

This Wilier Cento10 NDR looks fantastic especially in the copper/ black

https://wilier.com/en/my2021/world/raci ... cento10ndr



Looks like frame only available in Aus at about $7500 with 4 month wait.

I’ll have to ride my 12-year old Trek for a bit longer while I continue to save the pennies.

Yes, tidy.

Looked today at a new Cannondale SuperSix Evo with SRAM E-Tap AXS (Force). Lovely bike. Apparently $7700 worth, sold for about $6K as it was a demo bike.

Edit: Stuff that Willier, look at this thing in red:

https://wilier.com/en/my2021/world/raci ... r-zero-slr

Stunning!

[Warnesy]

Yeah that Wilier Zero SLR is amazing, but it has a price tag to match.

[MichaelB]

The metallic copper on the Cento was stunning. Nice looking bike !!

[g-boaf]

Yeah that Wilier Zero SLR is amazing, but it has a price tag to match.

There is a configurator too... Now hours will be gone!

[warthog1]

I am really appreciating the metal options here.
That frame looks awesome in orange Michael. Definitely a keeper.
Not sure about brake caliper colour, but I'm leaning toward black also. Can easily link in with saddle and bar tape in black also.
Anyway can't wait for the build thread

[MichaelB]

I am really appreciating the metal options here.
That frame looks awesome in orange Michael. Definitely a keeper.
Not sure about brake caliper colour, but I'm leaning toward black also. Can easily link in with saddle and bar tape in black also.
Anyway can't wait for the build thread

Build thread to start soon

[warthog1]

Build thread to start soon

[foo on patrol]

Don't know that I want a "new" road bike. I'm more than happy with my Scott Foil20 and my old Wheeler Route61. The Wheeler is being ridden mostly at the moment, due to lack of fitness but the Scott is much snappier for racing.

Foo

[MichaelB]

Build thread to start soon

But which forum ?

[Tim]

But which forum ?

Don't leave us in the dark!

[MichaelB]

But which forum ?

Don't leave us in the dark!

Hahahah - I meant which topic here - Buying Bikes/Parts or General discussion ?