richard hallett

Q: I'm new to this road cycling lark and I have decided that I want to buy a Bianchi. I have around £500-£600 to spend. I do not need a 2007 model as I probably don't need the most up-to-date specifications, but when I look around there are varying levels of bikes I could go for. For example, is it better to have carbon rear stays or a higher specification of gears?

A lower price tag certainly doesn't mean budget performance

The market for high-end custom carbon composite framesets is a small one, for a number of reasons, cost being high on the list; the market for budget custom carbon frames is virtually non-existent.

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