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Summary: I purchased this frame as an upgrade to a 2002 steel Bianchi Veloce. I then upgrade all of the Campy Veloce goup to Record. I thought I had the bike setup just the way I wante it. While I enjoyed the new frame and liked the appearance I was very disappointed when cracks appeared in two spots on the frame near the seatpost. Bianchi stood behind it, with a fee to upgade to the new 928 SL since they no longer made the frame or had any in stock. It took quite a while to get this change over complete.
Strengths: Appearance - Very nice looking frame. Very stable especially descending at higher speeds (> 45 mph)
Weaknesses: It cracked! Also, it was not as light as it could have been. I also noticed some heavily discounted frames - after I purchased mine. I could have gotten one cheaper.
Similar Products Used: Bianchi Veloce and now Bianchi 928 SL
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Favorite Ride: SD-Mt. Soledad-Torrey Pines and back
Bike Setup: Ultegra
FSA carbon pro cranks
American Classic 420 wheels
Summary: I really have enjoyed this bike so far. It is very light and stiff and climbs and descends well. I made the similar upgrades as others, i.e. seat, handle bar and wheels. I went with a compact bar, Selle seat and American Classic 420 wheels with Conti 4000s tires. I think I am right around 16.5 lbs now.
Strengths: Stiff frame, light, and really sharp looking. I get "that is a beautiful bike" all the time. Durable so far.
Weaknesses: Bianchi OEM parts, like all OEM parts aren't very good IMO.
Bike Setup: 59cm Frame. Ritchey WCS Carbon Stem, Bars, Seatpost. Chorus shifters and crankset, w/ Record derailleurs, and Record pedals. Zero-gravity brakes. Ksyrium ES clinchers. Michelin ProRace3 tires. Terry Zero-Y saddle.
Summary: Purchased last fall from LBS. Luckily one of the guys in the local shop is the same size as me, so I picked up his old 07 928SL HoC for about $2k less that it would have cost me to assemble the parts myself. Was my second bike after riding an 07 Madone from July-Oct. I just finished my first year of riding so I don't have a ton of experience, but even so, the differences between the 928SL and the 07 Madone 5.2SL were significant. The most notable differences were 1) Weight: the 928SL was about 15.75lbs. with my pedals and Terry Zero-Y saddle vs. 18.0lbs. for the stock 07 Madone with my pedals and a Selle San Marco Aspide Composite saddle. 2) Handling: The 928SL has very aggressive geometry (rake/trail) and as such is very "responsive". It took me about a month to come to grips with it's handling characteristics compared to the comparatively mundane Madone. Riding hands off the bars for more than a few seconds has some risk, especially it there is even a mild cross wind. I've recently gone back to a trek while my 928SL frame is being warranted for a crack where the chainstay meets the bottom bracket, and realize I really miss the quickness of the 928SL now that I'm accustomed to it. It literally turns on a dime. 3) Stiffness: The 928 seems stiffer in the BB area, and more efficient in translating pedal effort into forward motion.
I'm getting the T-Cube version of the 928 as a warranty replacement hoping its additional weight and stiffness will equal additional strength (the frame crack issue has made me weary of saving 100grams on a $3000 part).
This is a great bike if you're a racer, or are into competitive group rides where the hills turn skyward. It's definitely not a touring or casual ride bike. Also, it's geometry will suit people with shorter torso's (top tube is shorter compared to seat tube).
Strengths: Weight, Quick Handling, Style (It's the best looking bike in town, and honestly the 07 looks better than the 08 (07 has Carbon Weave visible)).
Summary: OK, I had the bike for 6 months now. It is one of 3 in my stable so I do not ride it as much as I should.I luv the bike, however, I found a small crack on the undeside of the BB when I was cleaning it. I hope it is not a sign of the future..Bianci rep will assess this week and if it is replace I will need to pay for the swap out..
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Bike Setup: Ultegra group, FSA bars, stem, crank, headset and seat post, Mavic SL wheels
Summary: I am an older rider that likes 50 - 80 mile rides and I do a few centurys. For comfort and duration, I have migrated to relaxed geometry bikes. Last one was a Giant OCR Carbon. I moved my SLs from the OCR to the C2C so I am riding it with the same wheels and tires.
While I didn't think there could be smoother ride than the OCR C, the C2C is amazing -- like it had full suspension. And, it is noticeably stiffer when climbing out of the saddle. I also think the handling is better than the Giant. Obviously, I am very impressed with this bike and would recommend it to anyone.
Strengths: Styling, smooth and stiff
Weaknesses: The head tube seems a little short when compared to other bikes in this class -- OCR, F35, Synapse, etc.
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