Submitted by
CyclingJersey
a Recreational Rider
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Date Reviewed: March 27, 2005
Strengths: Smooth ride. Sharp looks. Triple chain is nice on the big hills. Reasonable price )down now from 2003). Good entry bike in my opinion. I'm looking now to upgrade to TI with Dura Ace, but no fault of the Imola (just willing to spend 3x the Imola price now as I've become an addict!!!).
Weaknesses: Just the headset problem ,and that was a fluke I think.
Bottom Line:
I ride the 2003 Imola, and love it. For the price, I think it's a great bike. Very comfortable ride (gotta love the Bianchi steel), and quick enough too. I have over 4,500 miles on it in 2 years. Only problem after 3,000 miles was the headset (faulty), which dealer replaced for free. I'm 5'10", 165 - ride the 55. Ride 18+ mph with my club on 50 mile rides (21+ on 20 mile rides).
I would like a steel road/touring bike to be used on weekends for fun and exercise.
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