Tommaso Super Leggera Road Bike Reviews

Price Paid:  $1999.00 at GiantNerd.com

Model Year:
2011

Favorite Ride:
Tommaso Superleggera

Bike Setup:
Purchased at GiantNerd.com and paid the $79. for professional set up. It was well worth it as when it arrived I simply had to mount the front wheel, adjust the seat, add my own pedals and off I went. Simple, and I like simple

Summary:
I did a lot of comparisons before purchasing the Tommasso as to frame, weight, components etc. When comparing to the more familiar names and looking at apples to apples, this bike had everything the others had at a much more reasonable price. I really enjoy the ride and the light weight is incredible. Top of the line components. I really like this bike

Strengths:
Light weight, attractive, reasonably priced and very nice ride.

Weaknesses:
Not necessarily a weakness however, it is so light that there is quite an adjustment necessary by the rider to get used to how it handles. After a while however, it is a very sweet ride and I have no regets on making this purchase.

Similar Products Used:
I rode a Univega previously and though it was adaquate, it was heavy compared to this bike. I didn't know what I was missing until I made the switch

Price Paid:  $799.00 at Randall Scott

Model Year:
2007

Favorite Ride:
Land Between the Lakes

Bike Setup:
Dura Ace front and rear derailleurs, Ultegra crank, brakes, shifters,Ritchey pro stem and bars.Easton EA50Sl wheels and Campy chorus carbon seatpost

Summary:
Bought frame and built it up with Ultegra and Dura Ace Mix. Easton EA50 SL wheels. It is a sweet ride, smooth and any I have ever ridden.

Strengths:
Cost, frame was in excellent shape.Ride is superb. Columbus fork is sharp.

Weaknesses:
None

Price Paid:  $1699.00 at RS Cycles

Model Year:
2007

Favorite Ride:
Tommasso Super Leggera

Bike Setup:
Titanium 3/2 Frameset Shimano Ultegra Components
Columbus Muscle Carbon Fiber Fork
Mavic Aksium Race wheelset
Ritchey WCS Bars and Stem
Selle Italia C2 Trans Am Saddle
FSA Energy Magaexo Cranks

Summary:
Bought this bike 3 weeks ago, absurd value!
Really smooth ride. Was nervous about buying without test ride but have been really impressed. Frame is in very good shape all over. Wheels are heavy (but so am I!) slightly let down by the crankset, The frame is compact geometry ,so sizing is less exact and is not for pros also explains a lot to do with the price,but lucky for me it fits well. Have seen a few comments by suspicious types ,but all I can say is the value is ridiculous. can post pics

Strengths:
Value!!!!
Smooth titanium ride
great parts (mostly)
Awesome bike for someone looking to spend under $2000.

Weaknesses:
Wheels could be spec'd up
Compact Geometry not for everyone
crankset

Similar Products Used:
Trek Madone 5.5

Price Paid:  $2350.00 at rscycle.com

Model Year:
2005

Favorite Ride:
Tommaso Titanium T1

Bike Setup:
Reynolds Ouzo Full Carbon Fiber Fork W/ Carbon Steerer
Shimano Ultegra 10 Speed Group
FSA Handlebar, Stem, and Headset
Carbon Fiber Seat Post
Mavic Open Pro Rims W/ Ultegra Hubs
Selle Italia Fluid Saddle

Summary:
I ordered this bike at rscycle.com, it comes with the 10 day money back test period I figured it would be ok. Their pro build pre-install makes assembly a snap, even for a novice. I read lots of reviews and test rode a couple of comparable models (Litespeed) before buying. I think I got a great value. This is a versatile bike and perfectly suits my needs, not a big brand name but the quality is excellent. It just flies down the road and is really smooth.

Strengths:
Light and stiff. Great for long rides or powering through fast workouts.

Weaknesses:
Bike graphics shown on website are different than what is actually shipped (older model?) I'm not crazy about the handlebars, drops aren't utilized much.

Similar Products Used:
Bianchi, Trek

Price Paid:  $0.00

Model Year:
2005

Bike Setup:
Reynolds Ouzo Full Carbon Fiber Fork W/ Carbon Steerer
Shimano Ultegra 10 Speed Group
FSA Handlebar, Stem, and Headset
Carbon Fiber Seat Post
Mavic Open Pro Rims W/ Ultegra Hubs
Selle Italia Fluid Saddle

Summary:
I ordered this bike at rscycle.com, it comes with the 10 day money back test period I figured it would be ok. Their pro build pre-install makes assembly a snap, even for a novice. I read lots of reviews and test rode a couple of comparable models (Litespeed) before buying. I think I got a great value. This is a versatile bike and perfectly suits my needs, not a big brand name but the quality is excellent. It just flies down the road and is really smooth.

Strengths:
Light and stiff. Great for long rides or powering through fast workouts.

Weaknesses:
Bike graphics shown on website are different than what is actually shipped (older model?) I'm not crazy about the handlebars, drops aren't utilized much.

Similar Products Used:
Bianchi, Trek