Help needed - 50th birthday decision

[Kayrehn]

A vote for the Sarto Lampo with chrome highlights, but no Bora 80 wheels please.

[Lafolie]

Nice looking frame and a great performer accorfing to the reviews but nothing really 'special'. Certainly not for a 50th birthday present. It will look boring and dated in a couple of years...

good point my friend

[ipenguinking]

I spend 30 minutes test riding a Campy Tech Lab demo bike during this year's Interbike outdoor demo. The frame is made by Sarto and the bike is equipped full SR EPS and Bora Ultra 50. I have to say the frame offers a very nice ride - light and stiff without being uncomfortable. It feels lively too. In comparison the Merckx 525 I test rode earlier feel much less lively and much less compliant.

[mrgray]

@kayrehn - why not Bora 80's? they are awesome. albeit perhaps not an everyday choice.

Can I suggest the Sarto because it is so special. But more generally get what your heart wants and don't worry about the head. If one rational element needs to come into it then as per Calnago's suggestion I would make sure the bike is not doomed to impede free cable movement and given the Sarto's role in campagnolo testing (which I didn't know about before this thread), it might be a great choice in that regard.

[Lafolie]

Thanks again guys

This is now my short list


Parlee Z Zero

Seven 622 SLX

Legend 11.5 or Legend Venticinquesimo


I just want a frameset which I can look at in 10 years time and still say - WOW

[kgt]

Legend Venticinquesimo is more exclusive and looks more interesting IMO.

[trimenc]

If you want something you can look at in 10 years and still say "wow" then do not do a BoB color scheme. They are so over done, boring and last year. Have some individuality and style.

[Kayrehn]

Perhaps this review might help if you have not read it before http://www.cyclist.co.uk/reviews/600/legend-venticinquesimo-review

Perhaps you might want to consider Festka's Doppler Ti/carbon frame too, I prefer their approach of ti tubes and carbon joints. http://www.cyclist.co.uk/reviews/661/festka-doppler-review

[Lafolie]

Perhaps this review might help if you have not read it before http://www.cyclist.co.uk/reviews/600/legend-venticinquesimo-review

Perhaps you might want to consider Festka's Doppler Ti/carbon frame too, I prefer their approach of ti tubes and carbon joints. http://www.cyclist.co.uk/reviews/661/festka-doppler-review

many thanks!

[Lafolie]

ok


now got it down to two bikes - frames

Legend 11.5

or

Parlee z zero

[kgt]

I would suggest... Legend with Campagnolo or Parlee with Shimano.

[Andrewjn]

Okay I will ask the question, how much does a Sarto go for? Currently riding a Ciocc Devilry some 7 years old and maybe a time to look at replacement

[BRM]

sarto bikes price
https://www.google.com/?gws_rd=ssl#q=sarto+bikes+price

[Lafolie]

I also want to add a colnago c60 to the list

[Lafolie]

Okay I will ask the question, how much does a Sarto go for? Currently riding a Ciocc Devilry some 7 years old and maybe a time to look at replacement

I emailed Sarto three times.......and they never got back