[math2014]

Hi all

So i did some research and i ended up looking at a Gios Compact pro frame. I am in love with the frame, handcrafted in torino Italy, with loads of cromed parts and adjustable replaceable dropouts.

I would like your input on this if you have any experience with the brand.

My other runner ups were Cervelo Superprodigy and Colnago Classic Steel.

I got an offer from a UK lbs which gives me the Gios with 2003 Chorus gruppo and Scirroco wheels for 2000$.

I am waiting for your precious info.

Yannis

http://www.gios.it/2004/eng/prima.php?page=pro

 

[LordOpie]

sorry, don't know enough about those three choices to make a distinction, but I believe they're all outstanding frames. Does that help?

 

[math2014]

yep it does help a little, Can you tell from the gios website your opinion on that compact pro frame?

 

[LordOpie]

nah, I can't tell. I'm much more educated and experienced with low end products. I just know by reputation that Gios is good stuff. Are you able to take any/all of those bikes out for a long ride?

You'll get a much larger response on bike forums... I see you post there on occassion.

 

[math2014]

Yep lord i posted there as well, but with no reply on the specific topic. Although the lads helped me a lot on finding out Gios since i didnt know its existence as a company.

Ok if Gios is reputable i ll go for it.

Ya reckon its a shame to buy a roadie bike?

 

[LordOpie]

Ya reckon its a shame to buy a roadie bike?

just make sure it's got a triple.

Not sure if I would buy a compact frame... more for personal aesthetic reasons. Can you put two water bottles inside a compact?

 

[math2014]

bottles? camelback baby, 2 rings (and a chainguide?) The compact is just a name...the frame is a classic italian

 

[Arsbars]

looks good to me. every one i know with gios, love them....

that doesn't help much sorry.