Tommaso Aggraziato

Price Paid:  $1599.00 at RS cycles

Model Year:
2007

Favorite Ride:
not have a chance yet

Bike Setup:
ok in general except the above

Summary:
Tommaso Agraziato - after a lot of research i decided to buy this bike which looked great for the price. Carbon frame Ultegra component and some Ritchie and FSB which turned out to be a problem.

First when I got the bike I took it to the lbs to get it fitted and assembled. I got it back and both tires were deflated. Cheap made in china rim protector strip made me change three tires already. I wised up and did the right thing and fixed the problem.
The worst was the nine speed FSA derailer for a ten speed bike wich did not work properly and when i explained that to r s cycles they started telling me that they never had this problem etc. not exactly the answer i wanted. The lbs guys said that i should replace the fsa with an ultegra front derailler which i might do and the hell with RS cycle warranty non sense.
all i wanted was for them to pay for the repair of the faulty derailler so I can use my new bike. did not happen they suggested to send it back and get a new one, which i think it is insane for such a small part change. oh well i still don't have the bike fixed and i think I will have to send it back. would i recommend them in the future don't think so.

Strengths:
they delivered it very fast and it looks good. can't say much more because i only had problems with it and not had a chance to really ride it.

Weaknesses:
bad component fit FSA 9 speed derailler for ten speed bike, cheap inner rim protection 3 flats and not one inch of a ride.

Similar Products Used:
motobecane, specialized, lemond

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Price Paid:  $1599.00 at randall scott

Model Year:
2007

Favorite Ride:
go to work 60k

Bike Setup:
upgrade with mavic ksyrium elite ,ritchey 4 axis carbon stem ,streem carbon handelbars ,krylion michelin tire ,very nice look and ride for the price

Summary:
reusable box not very true,litle bit disapptointed to see made in china on the frame but it look prety well ,experiance few problem craking noise at the crankset, litle grease on the pedal and casette spline fix it ,guide of wire broke in half replace it by better one,after all that ride very smooth no road vibration stiff in hill climbing love the compact crank ,upgrade the weel to elite ksyrium love this bike after all

Strengths:
frame smooth on the road for vibration ,stiff climbing ,nice carbon look,good ultegra component

Weaknesses:
cheep botom guide for shifter wire ,blue plastic probabely china product broke in the firt mille

Similar Products Used:
fuji team ,mikado

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Price Paid:  $1600.00 at Randall Scott

Model Year:
2007

Favorite Ride:
don't have one yet

Bike Setup:
2008 version, all stock, see the Randall Scott website.

Summary:
So, I just received this bike (the 2008 version) and thought I should share a few things that somehow did not make it into previous reviews. First off, Tommaso is not an Italian company. They are based in Florida. Furthermore, the bikes are not manufactured in Italy either - they are made in China. Neither of these things are bad in and of themselves, but it feels a bit like the company (and teh seller) is trying to hide these facts. Anyway, I thought that information should be out there. That said, its a beautiful bike, and rides great (I just got it).

Strengths:
Great price, nice bike, naked carbon looks great.

Weaknesses:
none yet.

Similar Products Used:
none

Price Paid:  $1599.00 at Randall Scott bikes

Model Year:
2007

Summary:
This bike is an exceptional value. I was initally skeptical of buying a bike through the internet. A combination of two things persuaded me: (1) I priced out similar bikes availabe at bike stores, and they were all $2,500+; and (2) if I didn't fit, I could return it.
The bike arrived, and I immediately took it to a local bike shop for fitting (which, by the way, if you don't already know, you MUST do when purchasing any kind of road bike). The first thing the guy at the bike store asked me was how much I paid for the bike. When I told him $1600, he couldn't believe it. He pointed to a bike across the room with identical components and a very similar frame, and told me that that bike was $2700.
After the fitting, I took it out for a two hour ride. The carbon fiber frame makes for a very smooth ride. The bike rode like a dream. It's also a beautiful bike. The frame is naked black carbon fiber, with yellow imprints. Overall, a very good looking bike.
In summary, this bike is priced $1,000 below what it should be. It's a steal, and a great ride too.

Strengths:
Exceptionally smooth ride, light, attractive styling, exceptional value.

Weaknesses:
None.

Similar Products Used:
Cannondale, Giant, Specialized

Price Paid:  $1300.00 at Randall Scott Cyclin

Model Year:
2007

Favorite Ride:
Clarksville-Allen Road-Trenton and return

Bike Setup:
Ultegra everything except FSA carbonlight front cranks. Buy a Selle Italia woman's saddle for the ladies.

Summary:
Aggraziato. Great bike for the money. I priced and tested the big names. Took a chance on a no-name. Scored big. Light, stiff, fast and trouble free. Goes up hills nimbly with a minimum of flex, even with me torqueing hell out of the frame standing in the pedals and yarding on the bars at a hefty 185 pounds. Ultegra components are reliable. FSA crankset amd Aksium wheels add an element of quality I didn't expect. Way, way more bike for the money than even the most reasonbable Trek, Giant, Specialized or Canondale option I looked at. You couldn't touch this bike in those names for less than $2,500 or more. I REALLY WANT TOMMASO TO MAKE A NO-KIDDING HARD-CORE TRIATHLON BIKE FRAME. I'm looking to upgrade my current triathlon frame. Make me a bike (deal) I can't refuse you guys.

Strengths:
Component package quality. Stiffness, light weight. Value. Cool naked carbon finish. Free shipping including a reuseable shipping box and no tax(!).

Weaknesses:
Rear wheel rubs on right side seat stay when standing and pulling hard on hills. Cables routed outside frame. FSA cranks hard to tune. these are minor, minor flaws Buy this bike!

Similar Products Used:
Trek 1500, pilot ans madone. XLAB Mach 3. Canondale Raven.

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