2005 Cannondale R900 Vs Bianchi Via Nirone 7

[vello]

Hi,

So, Cannondale is much more expensive, however which one is better? And I think Campy should be better than Shimano yes?


Please advise. Thanks

 

[Scotty_Dog]

Are both bikes 2005? Please also list the components, condition, and price of each bike.

 

[vello]

Thanks for your reply. Cannondale is 2005 and Bianchi is either 2007 or 2008. Here's the link for Bianchi BikePedia - 2007 Bianchi Via Nirone 7/105 Triple Complete Bicycle
Here's 2005 Cannondale spec
* Frame: CAAD8 Optimo
* Fork: Slice Premium
* Rims: Gipiemme Grecal Parade
* Hubs: Gipiemme Grecal Parade
* Spokes: Gipiemme Grecal Parade
* Tires: Continental Grand Prix 4000, 700 x 23c
* Crank: TruVatiV Rouleur, 39/53
* Chain: Campagnolo Record 10-speed
* Rear Cogs: Campagnolo Veloce, 12-25
* Bottom Bracket: TruVatiV Giga X Drive
* Front Derailleur: Campagnolo Veloce
* Rear Derailleur: Campagnolo Veloce
* Shifters: Campagnolo Veloce Ergopower
* Handlebars: FSA RD-250 Anatomic
* Stem: Cannondale 3-D Forged
* Headset: FSA Alloy integrated
* Brakeset: Cannondale Omega
* Brakelevers: Campagnolo Veloce Ergopower
* Saddle: Fi'zi:k Poggio Eco
* Seat Post: FSA SL-K Carbon w/Nano-Pro adjustment
* Colors: Race Red (gloss) (RED). Blazer Blue (gloss) (BLU).
* Sizes: 48 cm
* Seat: Fi'zi:k TechnoGel



Cannondale is $250 more expensive than Bianchi.

 

[Scotty_Dog]

Per the link and specs you have provided, I would choose the Bianchi because:

1. better components
2. newer
3. less expensive

 

[alfeng]

Cannondale is $250 more expensive than Bianchi.

FWIW. Between the two, if 'I' were choosing, I would get the BIANCHI ... and then, I would remove-and-sell the 105 shifters and replace them with a pair of 10-speed, non-QS Campagnolo shifters ...

I would either use the hubbub.com alternate rear derailleur cable anchoring to achieve 9-speed Shimano indexing with the 9-speed Shimano rear derailleur OR I would swap a 10-speed Shimano rear derailleur for the 9-speed rear derailleur.

BTW. The Giga-X BB is an odd-ball design that 'I' would try to avoid owning.