Wilier Gran Turismo
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hideous? really? like the Hunchback of Notre Dame? Maybe Nosferatu? 
try not being able to afford such a bike for a few years and perhaps perspective will adjust your expectations. I happen to like all of Wilier's current line up and appreciate them for their intended purposes.
yes this new ride looks very nice. I'd love to see some specs on it.
try not being able to afford such a bike for a few years and perhaps perspective will adjust your expectations. I happen to like all of Wilier's current line up and appreciate them for their intended purposes.
yes this new ride looks very nice. I'd love to see some specs on it.
Some info about the design here:
http://italiancyclingjournal.blogspot.com/2010/07/wilier-granturismo-gt-new-for-2011.html
http://italiancyclingjournal.blogspot.com/2010/07/wilier-granturismo-gt-new-for-2011.html
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Thinking of picking up a black Gran Turismo frameset. Does anyone own one? Please give a quick review. I sold my Izoard recently and I am looking to replace it with another bike of about the same price and 1100 gram weight. I've had my eye on the Gran Turismo, a Specialized Tarmac and even thought about getting one of those eBay carbon framesets. Thanks.
Hi,
About 2 years ago I bought a Wilier Mortirolo and i was delighted with it. After about 18 months it developed a whitening on the lacquer to the seat tube. On an all-black bike this looked really unsightly. I took it back to the shop and they immediately offered to replace my frame, free of charge. I thought this was great customer service. The only problem was that they had mo Mortirolos left and so would have to 'upgrade me' to an Izoard...again for no additional charge, I was delighted with the bike, albeit a little less comfortable than the Mortirolo. It was very precise and direct. After about 8 moths of very limited use, this bike again started to develop a lacquer problem. A series of tiny little aero bubbles were visible under the lacquer, all over the carbon portions of the bike. I knew this was only going to get worse, so i took it back to the shop. Again they offered to replace the frame without question. This time however i was given the option to spend an extra £300 and get the Gran Turismo. I jumped at the chance.
Firstly the bike looks amazing. I went for the all black version and it looks like no other bike on the market. More amazing however was the ride. It seems to combine the comfort of the Mortirolo and the sharpness of the Izoard. I'm really happy with it......as long as the lacquer stays intact.
About 2 years ago I bought a Wilier Mortirolo and i was delighted with it. After about 18 months it developed a whitening on the lacquer to the seat tube. On an all-black bike this looked really unsightly. I took it back to the shop and they immediately offered to replace my frame, free of charge. I thought this was great customer service. The only problem was that they had mo Mortirolos left and so would have to 'upgrade me' to an Izoard...again for no additional charge, I was delighted with the bike, albeit a little less comfortable than the Mortirolo. It was very precise and direct. After about 8 moths of very limited use, this bike again started to develop a lacquer problem. A series of tiny little aero bubbles were visible under the lacquer, all over the carbon portions of the bike. I knew this was only going to get worse, so i took it back to the shop. Again they offered to replace the frame without question. This time however i was given the option to spend an extra £300 and get the Gran Turismo. I jumped at the chance.
Firstly the bike looks amazing. I went for the all black version and it looks like no other bike on the market. More amazing however was the ride. It seems to combine the comfort of the Mortirolo and the sharpness of the Izoard. I'm really happy with it......as long as the lacquer stays intact.
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Reviews?
Can anybody give me a review of the GT? competitive cyclist has the GT with Campy Chorus for $4K and I'm interested.
Thanks,
AFF.
Can anybody give me a review of the GT? competitive cyclist has the GT with Campy Chorus for $4K and I'm interested.
Thanks,
AFF.
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Read above, another owner got a new replacement upgraded frame for free immediately!
My Imperiale is about 10 months old and looks as good as new. I chose a Wilier after hearing excellent reports about their customer service and warranty support. If your LBS wasn't willing to assist you in the process I wouldn't be shopping with them in the future. Having exchanged email with Wilier directly I am confident they would've taken care of you directly.
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