Price Paid:  $1000.00 at 2003

Favorite Ride:
Klimmen B Klimmen

Bike Setup:
Campa Chorus, Mavic elite, and carbon parts

Summary:
in one line: it's a super bike.
strong,fast and good looking.

Strengths:
Very stabel by high speed.

Weaknesses:
non, the painting is 5 years old but still in top condition.

Price Paid:  $2000.00 at ERA Cycle and Ski

Favorite Ride:
Any

Bike Setup:
Campy Record 10, FSA compact pro cranks, ITM bar/stem

Summary:
My 62cm frame built up at 17.7 lbs w/Campy Record 10 and Bontrager Race X-Lite wheels. Rides more like a steel frame, not harsh, but stiff. Extremely laid-back geometry, super-stable. Not an ideal crit bike, but perfect for a longer road race.

Strengths:
Smooth ride, light weight, sharp-looking

Weaknesses:
None yet, only a couple of hundred miles on it.

Similar Products Used:
Fondriest, Trek, DeRosa, Lemond, Gianni Motta, Torpado, Atala, Raleigh, Cannondale--lots.

Price Paid:  $1700.00 at Bicycle Sport

Favorite Ride:
Cape loop

Bike Setup:
Eddy Merckx Race full Record, Deda bar and stem, Merckx carbon post and Aspide saddle.

Summary:
I took quite a bit of time picking a frame. The most important thing was the fit and geometry. I have had a lot of pro bike and I knew exactly what I need to have. It came down to the Merckx and Colnago. When I found out Merckx lenghened thier top tube a bit this year that made my choice. This bike has proven to be everything I wanted. It is light, comfortable, looks great and rock solid out of the saddle. Handling is great and feels better the faster you go. If you want a great Euro bike that you won't see ten of at your next century you can't go wrong here.

Strengths:
All of the above.

Weaknesses:
Could use a little more clear coat.

Similar Products Used:
Fondriest, Rossin, Tommaso, Guerciotti, Battaglin, Ciocc