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Wilier Izoard XP Centaur. Save $1100!

Wilier and Campagnolo are both fiercly proud Italian companies and are near neighbours in the area of Vincenza in the cycling heartland of northern Italy. Both companies share a passion for style, innovation and perfection and so it is no surprise that a combination of a Wilier frame and a Campagnolo groupset is such an exquisite match. This is a collaboration that has seen Wilier riders from the Lampre team victorious on many times, in the worlds biggest events such as the World Championships, the Giro d Italia and the Tour de France.

The advantage companies like Wilier have over many others is their ability to draw upon the experiences of these professional riders. To change this, to tweak that, to continue the evolutionary progression of the carbon road bike, with a flair and passion that just isn't present in many corporations where the bottom line is more important than the finish line. 

Thanks to a strengthened Australian dollar corresponding with a price reduction from the factory, the Izoard XP is now a bike that can be seriously considered by riders who previously may have had to settle for something a little less exotic. Something beige.

The discerning buyer can now get a real performance bike that will feel great when he rides it, make him feel great when he looks at it and feel great when he pays for it, as it is under $3500! 

Admittedly it doesn't have Campagnolo Record components, but the Centaur equipment is universally recognised as great value for money as it is relatively light weight, extremely durable, ergonomic and easy to operate, looks great, is sensibly priced and is the perfect match for a mid range frame that is aimed at the majority of the market where the time spent to make one careful decision, is a better investment than thousands more dollars.

The equipment fitted to the Izoard includes a Centaur ensemble, Campagnolo Scirocco G3 wheels and Ritchey handlebar and stem. A really nice setup for those who's desire isn't quite matched by their budget. The Campagnolo Scirocco G3 wheels add to the great feel of this bike. The wheels have no noticeable flex, and again while there are lighter wheels out there, they add to this brilliant package, at a mere fraction of what you would expect to pay. Scirocco’s weigh around 1800grams, and are a very robust wheel set, due to Campagnolo’s G3 system. Normally a rear wheel , is never as strong as the front wheel because of the offset required for the cassette. Simply stated, with the G3 system, the rear wheel has twice as many spokes on the cassette side as the off-side to equalize the forces on the rim, and prevent buckling. The wheels are then fitted with standard high quality industrial bearings, which reduce friction and are inexpensive to replace. While the Scirocco’s are a good practical choice, there is also the side benefit that they look and feel superb.

 

 

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