Ciocc 2001 Challenger Karbon

Price Paid:  $610.00 at ICC

Favorite Ride:
Kinglake

Bike Setup:
Dedaccai full carbon fork, Chorus 10 speed, Nucleon wheels, Michelin Pro Race tyres, Zepp XL bars &

Summary:
I bought the 2002 Carbon Challenger and after 2 weeks riding took it over to follow the Tour de France. It was great up the mountains - light and stiff. I hit some pretty big potholes - but the bike stayed steering was brilliant.

Strengths:
Light, rigid but smooth ride. Great looking!! Had heads turning even with an array of Treks/Pinarellos/Colnagos

Weaknesses:
None so far ....

Similar Products Used:
I've been riding a steel Pinarello for 4 years. Still like that bike very much - but weight and ahead steering, make the Ciocc so different to ride.

Price Paid:  $0.00

Bike Setup:
Campag record 10 Speed, FSA Team issue Carbon cranks, Mavic Kyseriums, ITM, USE, speedplays.

Summary:
This is a review for the 2002 Challenger carbon with sloping frame. Ciocc have made a number of other manufacturer's bikes. This is hand built in Italy and is well made and finished. The frame is everything a Pinerello Prince, or De Rosa Planet is for a fraction of the price, I assume this is because they do not sponser a top team.
Nicest bike I have owned.

Strengths:
Light, rigid and responsive

Weaknesses:
None yet, I assume a full carbon frameset would be more comfortable.

Similar Products Used:
various Custom Steel frames such as Roberts, and a Viner

Price Paid:  $0.00 at This website

Favorite Ride:
Anywhere outside of Redding

Bike Setup:
Record 10-speed, custom tubies or Spinergy Xaeros, FSA carbon crank, ITM stem, King HS, etc, etc.

Summary:
This is actually a review for the all-61.10 frame without the carbon stays.

Strengths:
Very, very stiff and very light. Acceleration is limited by your strength, not the bike. Very good feel for aluminum.

Weaknesses:
The tubing walls are very thin. I haven't crashed it yet, but when I do I don't have high hopes for the outcome.

Similar Products Used:
This is the first AL bike I've owned, so my opinions may be suspect.