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- Powerful Pete
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I believe you are also paying for the Stelbel name - who was a well respected builder in his day.
It is a nice looking frame, but when you get close to 2K Euro you might consider "real-deal" builders who are very much still in the business. Quite a few out there, but as an example: http://bixxis.com/en/ (Doriano De Rosa).
It is a nice looking frame, but when you get close to 2K Euro you might consider "real-deal" builders who are very much still in the business. Quite a few out there, but as an example: http://bixxis.com/en/ (Doriano De Rosa).
Road bike: Cervelo R3, Campagnolo Chorus/Record mix...
Supercommuter: Jamis Renegade...
Oldie but goodie: De Rosa Professional Slx, Campagnolo C-Record...
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Supercommuter: Jamis Renegade...
Oldie but goodie: De Rosa Professional Slx, Campagnolo C-Record...
And you can call me Macktastik Honey Pete Kicks, thank you.
Powerful Pete wrote:I believe you are also paying for the Stelbel name - who was a well respected builder in his day.
It is a nice looking frame, but when you get close to 2K Euro you might consider "real-deal" builders who are very much still in the business. Quite a few out there, but as an example: http://bixxis.com/en/ (Doriano De Rosa).
well, their prices seem fair compared to some other builders around here.. the designs also look good.
but, ofcourse, I'm always interested in some high quality but lesser known builders that can make a great bike for less money, so if you know of any I would love to hear it! I will check bixxis for sure!
But I could be wrong
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Re: BIXXIS - The name is horrible. It just sounds cheap.
I understand that it is an acronym for "Biciclette Italiane per il XXI Secolo", but BIXXIS just looks like a brand you would find in Walmart. With a DeRosa pedigree, I am certain the frame is wonderful, but ditch the name, Doriano. There is zero Italian flare in this branding.
These Stelbels are very appealing understated frames.
I understand that it is an acronym for "Biciclette Italiane per il XXI Secolo", but BIXXIS just looks like a brand you would find in Walmart. With a DeRosa pedigree, I am certain the frame is wonderful, but ditch the name, Doriano. There is zero Italian flare in this branding.
These Stelbels are very appealing understated frames.
This grey stelbel is amazing!
InoxEPS wrote:My Gravel Grey SB/03 with Cherry Red details, mounted with a complete Campagnolo Super Record groupset, with custom-painted PMP Bike and Deda Elementi stem. I'm gonna ride this beauty this coming weekend. Stay Tuned !
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Got a Rodano in production. Super excited.
That grey SB03 is epic.
That grey SB03 is epic.
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