Both bikes I am looking at are new (not used) 2005 model Bianchi bikes. One is a Virata for $1700 and the other is a 928 Carbon Veloce for $1850. At first I was leaning toward the Virata but with the deal on the carbon I am in a rut. What do you guys think? Thanks, Adam.
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Which is the better deal?
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A full parts list for each bike would make this easier.
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This is the 928 Carbon:
[font=Times New Roman]Frame[/font]
[font=Times New Roman]928 CARBON Monocoque Slooping geometry Sizes: 50-53-55-58-61 [/font]
[font=Times New Roman]Fork[/font]
[font=Times New Roman]Bianchi FFV Full Carbon 11/8", Bianchi, L=300mm. [/font]
[font=Times New Roman]Stem[/font]
[font=Times New Roman]ITM Forged Lite Ahead DeLux Alu/CARBON COVERED L: 90-100-110-120-130mm. Colour: Sandblast Black[/font]
[font=Times New Roman]Handlebar[/font]
[font=Times New Roman]ITM Millennium WING Shape Alu/Carbon covered Sizes:W 42-44-46[/font]
[font=Times New Roman]Grips[/font]
[font=Times New Roman]Bike Ribbon[/font]
[font=Times New Roman]Brakes - Freni[/font]
[font=Times New Roman]Campagnolo Veloce 10s [/font]
[font=Times New Roman]Crankset - Guarnitura[/font]
[font=Times New Roman]FSA Gossamer Double CK-6020E, 53/39 black CNC (FSA) x 170/172,5/175 polish. Finishing: GLOSSY BLACK. Crank arms: hollowtech aluminium. Spider: CNC machined 7075/T6 - MEGA EXO system (BB included); 10 speed. CAMPAGNOLO VERSION[/font]
[font=Times New Roman]Bottom bracket [/font]
[font=Times New Roman]Included in the crankset[/font]
[font=Times New Roman]Headset[/font]
[font=Times New Roman]FSA ORBIT ZS: + TOP CUP 10mm CARBON, Semi integrated headset Black [/font]
[font=Times New Roman]Spacers[/font]
[font=Times New Roman]Carbon Fibre 11/8" (2x5mm + 1x10mm) - integrated shape[/font]
[font=Times New Roman]Rear derailleur[/font]
[font=Times New Roman]Campagnolo Veloce 10s 10speed [/font]
[font=Times New Roman]Front derailleur[/font]
[font=Times New Roman]Campagnolo Veloce 10s §32mm [/font]
[font=Times New Roman]Shifters[/font]
[font=Times New Roman]Campagnolo Veloce 10s Ergopower 10speed[/font]
[font=Times New Roman]Chain[/font]
[font=Times New Roman]KMC 10speed DX10C[/font]
[font=Times New Roman]Sprocket[/font]
[font=Times New Roman]Campagnolo Veloce 10sp 12/25 [/font]
[font=Times New Roman]Rear hub[/font]
[font=Times New Roman]FULCRUM RACING 5 Silver[/font]
[font=Times New Roman]Tire[/font]
[font=Times New Roman]Continental GRAN PRIX, 23x622, black/black, TPI 285, foldable [/font]
[font=Times New Roman]Seatpost[/font]
[font=Times New Roman]FSA SL-280 CARBON PRO; alu/carbon covered; 27,2mm L: 350 [/font]
[font=Times New Roman]Saddle[/font]
[font=Times New Roman]Fi'Zi:k Pavè, gummy black perforated, [/font]
[font=Times New Roman]Seatpost QR[/font]
[font=Times New Roman]Miche "X Carbon System" 35 mm, Black[/font]
[font=Times New Roman]Pedals[/font]
[font=Times New Roman]NO[/font]
[font=Times New Roman]Waterbottle[/font]
[font=Times New Roman]ELITE CINCIO[/font]
[font=Times New Roman]Waterbottle hanger [/font]
[font=Times New Roman]ELITE CIUSSI GEL black[/font]
[font=Times New Roman]This is the Virata:[/font]
[font=Times New Roman]Headset [/font]
[font=Times New Roman]VP AheadSet, 1 1/8" threadless[/font]
[font=Times New Roman]Handlebar [/font]
[font=Times New Roman]Deda Elementi Piega[/font]
[font=Times New Roman]Stem [/font]
[font=Times New Roman]Bianchi Componenti[/font]
[font=Times New Roman]Brakes/Levers [/font]
[font=Times New Roman]Shimano Ultegra brakes / Ultegra STI levers[/font]
[font=Times New Roman]Crankset [/font]
[font=Times New Roman]Truvativ Rouleur Carbon Team Compact, 34/50T[/font]
[font=Times New Roman]Bottom Bracket [/font]
[font=Times New Roman]Truvativ Giga X Pipe, external bearings[/font]
[font=Times New Roman]Chain [/font]
[font=Times New Roman]KMC[/font]
[font=Times New Roman]Cassette [/font]
[font=Times New Roman]Shimano Ultegra, 12/25T 10spd[/font]
[font=Times New Roman]Pedals [/font]
[font=Times New Roman]n/a[/font]
[font=Times New Roman]Wheels [/font]
[font=Times New Roman]Mavic Ksyrium Equipe wheelset[/font]
[font=Times New Roman]Tires [/font]
[font=Times New Roman]Vittoria Rubino Pro Tech, 700x23C[/font]
[font=Times New Roman]Derailleurs, r/f [/font]
[font=Times New Roman]Shimano Ultegra 10spd / Ultegra 28.6mm[/font]
[font=Times New Roman]Shifters [/font]
[font=Times New Roman]Shimano Ultegra STI[/font]
[font=Times New Roman]Saddle [/font]
[font=Times New Roman]Bianchi Velo[/font]
[font=Times New Roman]Seatpost [/font]
[font=Times New Roman]Bianchi Componenti, 27.2mm[/font]
[font=Times New Roman]Frame [/font]
[font=Times New Roman]Dedacciai EOM, Dedacciai Black Tail 2 / Black Box carbon rear triangle, sloping top tube[/font]
[font=Times New Roman]Fork [/font]
[font=Times New Roman]Bianchi full carbon[/font]
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