Baum Ristretto vs Pegoretti Marcello
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2 brands that tend to be deeply divisive on here, so be prepared for some fairly opposing view points.
Hopefully some of the venom has gone since the last time, and will allow you to form your own ideas.
For me, they're both an expensive paintjob; i'm sure there are plenty of "artisans" doing things just as well in steel for less price and fanfare.
Hopefully some of the venom has gone since the last time, and will allow you to form your own ideas.
For me, they're both an expensive paintjob; i'm sure there are plenty of "artisans" doing things just as well in steel for less price and fanfare.
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Pegoretti all the way. Built by a true master who's built frames for raicng legends of days gone by. Who knows how much longer he'll be building for?
If you can't stand the wait for your frame, perhaps get one of these: http://www.condorcycles.com/Frame/10650 ... e.tpl.html
If you can't stand the wait for your frame, perhaps get one of these: http://www.condorcycles.com/Frame/10650 ... e.tpl.html
Felicitations! Another steel fan.
I'm with English.
Pegoretti makes the romantic in me swoon, but I actually don't like the looks. Baum is OK but I won't pay that sort of money. So neither, I'd rather look at http://cyclingtips.com.au/2014/10/a-cha ... ordinaire/, if I wasn't perfectly happy with my English. A lot also has to be said for going with a builder local to you.
I'm with English.
Pegoretti makes the romantic in me swoon, but I actually don't like the looks. Baum is OK but I won't pay that sort of money. So neither, I'd rather look at http://cyclingtips.com.au/2014/10/a-cha ... ordinaire/, if I wasn't perfectly happy with my English. A lot also has to be said for going with a builder local to you.
Less is more.
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My brother in law is an ex conti racer, mech engineer, bike fitter (serotta trained) and has also been trained in framebuilding at serotta and bohemian. He runs his own small business doing bike fits and builds custom frames. He had a choice to be an agent for peg or baum but decided against baum. He didnt say they were bad, but his reasoning was that on visiting them that their qc should be alot better for the amount you're paying.
If you're going steel and planning on racing, what about a http://wraithfabrication.com/collection ... the-hustle ?
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I don't think that the Wraith framesets are actually on the road yet, odd to recommend a frame that you've not ridden martyh (nor has anyone else)?. They do look pretty and good value though...
Both the Peg and Baum will race just fine, both will (I assume) be custom and fit like a glove, both will have pretty long wait lists, both are higly covetable, you're clearly not worried about the price, which is fine, so I won't recommend a "better" cheaper option, just be aware that your lovely paintjob might take a beating!
In the end it's personal choice, Baum offer custom paint and might offer a 44mm headtube to give you a more modern look (not 100% sure), and as both will last you a lifetime the look of the bike will be important.
Both the Peg and Baum will race just fine, both will (I assume) be custom and fit like a glove, both will have pretty long wait lists, both are higly covetable, you're clearly not worried about the price, which is fine, so I won't recommend a "better" cheaper option, just be aware that your lovely paintjob might take a beating!
In the end it's personal choice, Baum offer custom paint and might offer a 44mm headtube to give you a more modern look (not 100% sure), and as both will last you a lifetime the look of the bike will be important.
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davidalone wrote:My brother in law is an ex conti racer, mech engineer, bike fitter (serotta trained) and has also been trained in framebuilding at serotta and bohemian. He runs his own small business doing bike fits and builds custom frames. He had a choice to be an agent for peg or baum but decided against baum. He didnt say they were bad, but his reasoning was that on visiting them that their qc should be alot better for the amount you're paying.
How long ago was he there?
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Wingnut wrote:Admire both brands but can't see any particular reasons as to why Baum are just so damn expensive?
Have you seen how expensive bikes are in Australia? Baum pricing isn't particularly crazy when compared with what everything else costs here.