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Maury Cohen
a Recreational Rider
from Date Reviewed: October 22, 2003
Strengths: Low (almost non-existant) maintainance
Total utility and function
Low profile (not a thief magnet)
Perfect gearingWeaknesses: Hard to find used
A tad heavyBottom Line: I bought the Milano for commuting after checking it out for almost a year. This bike compliments stable which includes a 10k Carbon Fiber Tandem, steel custom road bike and a cross-country FS Mtb.
It's truly worthy of sharing the road with all of these. I chose the classic Bianchi Celeste color. I get ogled constantly by cyclists and drivers alike.
Favorite Ride: Any ride with Kathy
Price Paid:
$420.00
Purchased At: eBay
Similar Products Used: ibis Scorcher
Raleigh 3-speed
"Beater" ten-speed
Bike Setup: Stock, plus:
LED rear flasher
Rear Rack with wire basket
Cateye 5-LED headlight
Zefal LED/Halogen headlight
Performance Campus pedals
Slime rear tube
Vetta wireless cyclocomputer
Red Devil-Ducky hood ornament
Bianchi fenders
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Scott
a Recreational Rider
from MI, USADate Reviewed: March 27, 2003
Strengths: Nimble handling. Light. Clean Styling. Chainguard. LED in seat. Quiet. Versatile.Weaknesses: Wonder what it would be like with 29" wheels?Bottom Line: A cross between a Schwinn StingRay and a Road Bike. One sweet ride for street and very light trail duty. I forgot seven gears is plenty. Do you really need a purpose built MTB or Hybrid?
Favorite Ride: Bianchi Milano
Price Paid:
$575.00
Purchased At: Continental Bike Sho
Similar Products Used: Defines a niche.
Bike Setup: Kona Jack@#$% Pedals, Cateye Enduro 2.
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Robert
a Commuter
from Alexandria, VA usaDate Reviewed: August 10, 2001
Strengths: Bought this to get a little exercise (I'm almost 50, very out of shape and 80 pounds overweight).
The previous reviews helped me decide to take a look at the Milano, whcih I'd never heard of before seeing it reviewed here. This is a *fun* bike to ride.
The rear hub (internal 7 speed) is maintainence free.
The comfortable seat has a built in led-light (my 10-year old loves it).
The red striped tires with the light green frame are very cool.
Weaknesses: Needs fenders, rack and bell.
Low gear could be just a bit lower for very steep hills.Bottom Line: This is the funnest bike I have ever owned and an excellent value. I can keep up with commuters riding more expensive road bikes.
If you're a college student, take Stephen's advice and buy this comfortable ride instead of a mountain bike.
If you're thinking about a hyrid, you must check the Milano out.
Price Paid:
$550.00
Purchased At: City Bikes DC
Similar Products Used: 20-year old Nishiki 18 speed
Bike Setup: standard plus fenders, rear rack, kick stand, bell, under seat bag, pump and cage and bottle. Will replace stock pedals with good pedals later this year.
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Dan Persson
a Road Racer
from Ystad,Skåne, SwedenDate Reviewed: November 6, 2000
Strengths: Almost everything!
Quality, comfort, weight.
A very good bike to ride to and from work and school!
It´s very useful, I use it all year around!
Aluminium frame!Weaknesses: Low gearing, a higher gearing would have made it better!
Original saddle, not very comfortable!Bottom Line: A very nice bike to ride all year around especially if you modify it with the stuff i have!
I would recommend this to any bike rider!
Price Paid:
$500.00
Purchased At: Rhoslin Cykel Ystad
Similar Products Used: Centurion Light and Basic Light.
Bike Setup: Shimano XTR V-brake and brake handles.
Mavic X 517 wheels with ceramic and XTR center!
Michelin Wildgripper Sprint S at winter and Hutchinson Top Slick in the summer!
Cat Eye Hyper Halogen.
And a set of new pedals!
The old ones were very crappy!
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Wm. L.
a Commuter
from Madison, WI, USDate Reviewed: October 25, 2000
Strengths: Reliable general transportation with quality, performance and low maint the competition does not have.Weaknesses: None really considering price. Seat post tends to get loose, but not fair to compare this price point to my road and off-road bikes.Bottom Line: A great product. My sentiments are much like the 2 reviews before this. Just buy one, and leave your car at home.
Similar Products Used: Internal 3 speed hubs and clunkers.
Bike Setup: rack, bell, fender, Shimano 323 dual side pedals.
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