Tommaso Mondial Road Bike Reviews

Price Paid:  $999.00 at RS Cycle

Model Year:
2010

Favorite Ride:
this one

Bike Setup:
All stock except:
Wheels - replaced Alex R450 with Mavic Ksyrium
Saddle - Replaced Tomasso with Selle Italia
Brakes - Replaced Tektro with Shimano 105
Cassette - Replaced 11x25 with 11x28

Summary:
The bike is quick and responsive. Best bang for the buck anywhere. About average in weight for this price range, and only 2 pounds lighter than my old bike, but it feels much more nimble - probably due to frame and BB stiffness. I am 5'3" and the 47 cm frame is a great fit. I've ridden this bike about 1,000 miles and (after a few component replacements) have no complaints.
I was numb in under 20 miles on the stock Tomasso branded saddle no matter how I adjusted it. I finally had to replace it, but saddle fit is different for everyone and I do not intend this as a negative remark about the bike. I bought this bike knowing I would replace the Alex R450 wheels with a spare set of Ksyriums, this improved sprinting and climbing considerably. I also replaced the stock cassette with an 11x28 because I can't crank big gears uphill these days.
I think the setup would've been more balanced (and even a bit cheaper?) with 105 components, but I'm not complaining about the deal I got on the Ultegra group.
I did not pay for the pro-build as I'm comfortable doing all my own bike maintenance / repair. After I assembled the bike, I was unable to tune it to shift smoothly into all gears. I borrowed a derailleur hanger gauge and found the rear derailleur was over 3" out of alignment. Not sure if this was shipping damage or poor quality control at the factory. The BB dust cap was over torqued.

Strengths:
Ultegra for under $1,000! Stiff and responsive with good road feel. Nice ride. Well packed for shipping - no scratches.

Weaknesses:
The stock Tektro brakes are weak and needed constant tweaking; I replaced these with Shimano 105 brakes off my old bike. Alex R450 wheelset are very basic economy wheels; replaced with Ksyriums.

Similar Products Used:
2005 Fuji Roubaix

Price Paid:  $450.00 at rscycle

Favorite Ride:
any time i get on a bike

Bike Setup:
tommaso Imola 2009,

Summary:
I'm new to higher end bikes. this was my first real purchase i've been biking for 2 years now to and from work. this bike was perfect for me, it fit like a glove and made me appreciate cycling even more. I can't wait to get another one!!

Strengths:
lightweight fast responsive

Weaknesses:
wheelset was pretty cheap but they roll. spend a few 100 for a better set

Similar Products Used:
don't have anything to compare it to other than my fixie. there's no comparison

Price Paid:  $999.00 at rscycle.com

Model Year:
2007

Bike Setup:
Frame: Semi-Compact Butted Aluminum with Integrated Headtube.
Fork: Carbon Fiber with Aluminum Steer tube, 1 1/8"
Front Derailleur: Shimano Ultegra
Rear Derailleur: Shimano Ultegra
Shifters: Shimano Ultegra 10-Speed
Brakes Levers: Shimano Ultegra
Brakes: Tektro Alloy R350
Cassette: Shimano 105 11-25 10-Speed
Bottom Bracket: FSA Mega EXO
Headset: FSA IS-2 Integrated Headset
Saddle: Selle San Marco, Ponza Power
Seat Post: Tommaso TRS Aluminum 27.2
Handlebar: Tommaso TRS, 31.8mm, Black
Stem: Tommaso TRS ± 7 Degree 31.8mm, Black
Tires: Continental Ultra Sport 700x23c,
Wheelset: JY/Alex R-450

Summary:
This is my first road bike so take my review for what its worth. Not sure what is up with the 'What year is your bike?' drop down on the review submittal field. It did not have an option for '08 or '09. My bike is an '09. I received it in the mail last week (7 days from order) and had it built by a local Performance Bike shop ($75). I road 15 miles yesterday and 27 today. The bike is fast, responsive and looks great. I searched local stores and the internet and could not find anything that compared to the bike (ultegra grouping, 20 gears) for the price ($999).

Strengths:
fast, responsive, pretty light (19 lbs)

Weaknesses:
none yet!

Similar Products Used:
I really do not know what to compare it with.

Price Paid:  $1060.00 at RSCycle.com

Model Year:
2007

Favorite Ride:
Tommaso Mondial

Bike Setup:
Frame: Semi-Compact Butted Aluminum with Integrated Headtube.
Fork: Carbon Fiber with Aluminum Steer tube, 1 1/8"
Rear Shock:
Front Derailleur: Shimano Ultegra
Rear Derailleur: Shimano Ultegra
Shifters: Shimano Ultegra 10-Speed
Brakes Levers: Shimano Ultegra
Brakes: Tektro Alloy R350
Chain: KMC
Crankset: FSA Gossamer Compact 50/34T, (20 total gears)
Cassette: Shimano 105 11-25 10-Speed
Pedals:
Bottom Bracket: FSA Mega EXO
Headset: FSA IS-2 Integrated Headset
Saddle: Selle San Marco, Ponza Power
Seat Post: Tommaso TRS Aluminum 27.2
Handlebar: Tommaso TRS, 31.8mm, Black
Grips: Velo Cork Tape White
Stem: Tommaso TRS ± 7 Degree 31.8mm, Black
Tires: Continental Ultra Sport 700x23c,
Wheelset: JY/Alex R-450
Weight: 19.4 lbs
Color: Blue

Summary:
It's a 2009 but it's not an option on the menu.

I bought this bike after looking around the shops and finding that I'd have to spend at least $1700-1800 to get a decent road bike. I found Tommaso through this website actually and took a chance after reading decent reviews.

I did the pro build option for $60 plus the bike cost of $999 for $1059 total. There was no cost for shipping or any taxes (I live in CA, shipped from CO). The bike came well packaged and it took me about 20 min to put it together. The instructions were crap but it wasn't hard to figure out how to put it together. The only thing that I think you need help with is the fit. You can try getting help at a bike shop or mess around with it a lot until you get your fit.

The bike rides great. I used it for a sprint triathlon for 20k ride and it did great. It climbed really well on hills and went very fast on the downhills. I passed many nicer road bikes and even a lot of tri bikes.

Strengths:
The Shimano Ultegra components are awesome. I could have spent $200 more and got the Dura-Ace but I'm plenty happy with the current set up. I'm glad I took a chance on a no name brand for now. If I ever have problems with the frame, I'll find out if RS Cycle stands behind it or not.

Weaknesses:
I had to change out the handle and stem for an additional $200 or so. The original handle does not allow the addition of a aero bar because it is tapered from center to the ends. Also, the original stem was too long for me. It's not particularly a weakness but just something that I had to do for my circumstance. The seat is pretty nice for a standard setup but I will probably change it out in the future.

Similar Products Used:
Specialized, full carbon bike from a friend. I thought the Tommaso was very comparable when it came to comfort. I didn't notice that the carbon fiber frame made all that much more of a comfortable ride.

Price Paid:  $800.00 at rscycle

Model Year:
2007

Favorite Ride:
as long as I am riding

Bike Setup:
Stock with look classic pedals and profile design aerobars.

Summary:
2008 model with ultegra groupset. Bike is stiff and responsive. As a new clyesdale rider I find this bike to be very comfortable and fast. It is ready to sprint whenever I am and keeps up with the big boy bikes on our rides so much so that everyone keeps asking what kind of bike I have and where I got it. Two thunmbs way up.

Strengths:
Strong but light frame. Ultegra groupset for under 1000$ great for a newbie.

Weaknesses:
Wheels are cheap otherwise no complaints.

Similar Products Used:
Giant TCR