Wilier Escape

chris_gr · #16 07-28.-2004

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Originally Posted by helicon

Some more info:
- I paid 2150Sfr for the bike (~1680$)...considering that everything is usually much more expensive here in Switzerland that's actually not half bad and the excellent service of my LBS makes it all the more worthwhile

- It took almost 6 weeks until my LBS got the bike from Wilier (...and Italy is only a couple of hundred km away...)
So unless your dealer (or the US distributor) has the bike you want in stock you may be in for a long wait. Furthermore Wilier (according to my LBS) is essentially closed from the beginning of August to mid-September, so if they have to order the bike from Italy you'll be in for a very long wait...

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Great choice. I bought my Escape Veloce in 2002 and I love it. It is not the lightest bike out there but it has great feel. I have not had a single issue. It gets a lot of questions at every group ride. The only weird thing is the lack of a removable deraileur hanger.

MustangLisa · #17 08-01.-2004

Quote:

Originally Posted by helicon

Some more info:
- I paid 2150Sfr for the bike (~1680$)...considering that everything is usually much more expensive here in Switzerland that's actually not half bad and the excellent service of my LBS makes it all the more worthwhile

- It took almost 6 weeks until my LBS got the bike from Wilier (...and Italy is only a couple of hundred km away...)
So unless your dealer (or the US distributor) has the bike you want in stock you may be in for a long wait. Furthermore Wilier (according to my LBS) is essentially closed from the beginning of August to mid-September, so if they have to order the bike from Italy you'll be in for a very long wait...

I ordered the Escape (with Veloce) and my hubby says it arrived (I'm away on business), so I can't wait to get home and ride. I'll let you know what I think.
I got it from eBay for $825 (USD) -- too good to be true??

Thanks for all the help,
Lisa.

braunz · #18 07-04.-2009

I bought my Escape 7 months ago an am very pleased. The bike is very light and I got a great deal. $1600 Canadian For the escape with Campagnolo Shifters, Veloce derailleur, SI XO Seat, Carbon Fork. The only problem I had was whoever serviced my bike put too much grease in the handlbar/stem joint causing it too loosen, I eventually had to replace my bar due to overtightening. All all, very pleased but I am now wondering how it ranks compared to other models or brands for the value. This seems to be the cheapest wilier available. I did test the full carbon frame and was incredibly surprised with the lightness but it was too fast a monster for my first serious road bike.
Make sure nobody greases your handlebar!

braunz · #19 07-04.-2009

Sounds too good to be true, i paid 1600 canadian for it and thats considered a good deal apparently. Comes with campagnolo shifters and veloce shifters. Carbon fork. Fulcrum wheels. Very steady

Dietmar · #20 07-04.-2009

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Originally Posted by braunz

Sounds too good to be true, i paid 1600 canadian for it and thats considered a good deal apparently. Comes with campagnolo shifters and veloce shifters. Carbon fork. Fulcrum wheels. Very steady

Uhmmm, you realize the post you replied to is almost five years old?

531Aussie · #21 07-04.-2009

Yeah, maybe that was the price back in the 'olden' days

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