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Fondriest Top Level 2002 Road Bike

Average Rating: 5/5
MSRP: $
# of Reviews: 2

The essential, yet refined, finish makes this frame a classic of its kind, for all those who want a truly exclusive-looking bicycle. Its well-known lightness and precise steering, together with a degree of improved comfort, explain why it is currently the choice of numerous professional and amateur riders, who can now benefit from the noticeably improved specifications of this favourite model.

Frame material: Dedacciai U107

Fork: Carbon Acciaio Ace Fondriest Ver.

Gruppo: Record Campagnolo

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Submitted by aaronbarker a Road Racer from

Date Reviewed: January 11, 2007

Strengths:    Great fit and finish, crisp handling and acceleration.

Weaknesses:    May be too stiff for comfort on longer rides, no longer made.

Bottom Line:

Wow. I've taken this bike over some familiar roads I've ridden on my other bikes and it's a terrific ride. Feels a bit quicker in handling and acceleration than my Carb Level - probably due to being all aluminum. It feels like all the power is transmitted to the road with minimal or no loss. Smooth on decents, quick and confident cornering, this frameset with the standard Mizuno carbon fork is another winner from Fondriest. I'd recommend this bike for crit races, fast club rides or shorter road races.

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Favorite Ride:   traders point loop

Price Paid:    $450.00

Purchased At:   distributor closeout

Similar Products Used:   Colnago VIP2000, Fondriest Carb Level

Bike Setup:   Campagnolo Mirage front/rear D's, shifters. Zefiro carbon cranks, Selcof aluminum seatpost & Premium stem and bars. Selle San Marco Magma MC saddle, Campy Record Ti front and Mavic rear brakes. HED Bastogne wheels with Vredestien TriComp tires.

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Submitted by flyingcouch a Road Racer from Ketchum, Idaho, USA

Date Reviewed: September 10, 2002

Strengths:    stiffness in the drivetrain and incredible steering precision.

Weaknesses:    none

Bottom Line:

What a sweet ride! I have the carb level but there was no place for the review. I can't believe how well this bike tracks through corners, sprints, and climbs. All of this and it is still a very comfortable bike. My last bike was a c-40 and I kept it for a couple of months, just in case. I sold it with no regrets. The finish is beutiful as well. I have the SAT yellow and it seems to glow in direct sunshine. If you are looking for a great race bike this is it. It seems to do everything well.

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Favorite Ride:   any crit

Price Paid:    $2000.00

Purchased At:   online

Similar Products Used:   colnago c-40, oval titan, merckx steel

Bike Setup:   record 10

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