Davinci

[snapster234]

Hi folks,
im starting road racing for the first time after a few years with my MTB, I have a deal and its possibly great or possibly a lemon!!

The bike is called a Da Vinci 7005v, its a full aluminum frame (it says 7005 series heat treated aluminum frame) with carbon forks and Gipiemme wheels. The guy in the shop (and i will say, fair props to him, he's straight up and he knows his stuff) says that these wheels are a deep set wheel and are above average for a road bike of this kind. says thats a major advantage when you're big like me as it tries to minimize buckling etc. He has offered to set me up on it and has given me a years service and fitting on it. Its completely a plain black frame with a few stickers on but they look a bit odd-like a bit of an after thought so i would probably look to take them off or snazz it up just a little myself but we'll see. They give the impression its italian made--There is a little Italia flag on the front and the same italian colours are worked into the Da Vinci sticker on the frame. (the main point is there's no fancy paintjob!) But it defo is the full sora groupset-everything from brakes to gears, all mechs etc. There is nothing about this bike online-it doesn't look like its a brand that exists at this spec!? (there is a davinci custom bike builder but this isnt that!!!)

In short, this looks like a no-name 59cm aluminum frame bike with carbon forks, full sora groupset and decent wheels with fitting and maintenance for a year! (it also comes with pedals so thats another 50 bucks saved apparently!!)

My main question would be-would you reckon its a decent buy as a starter bike for 795 euro in comparison to your Treks, Cubes, Spcialised, Giants etc at the same price bracket and spec!??
I have a pic but its off the phone so...if you wanna look let me know but not sure how much help it could be?!

Thanks in advance for any advice folks,

Al

 

[mad al]

Never heard of the make but as you say it has some good bits on it, so if you are comfortable with it I'd say you've had a good deal

 

[Dave Davenport]

Doesn't sound great for that price, frame sounds a bit iffy. You should be able to pick up a discounted 2009 major brand bike with a better spec for that sort of money and then you'll at least know exactly what you're buying.

 

[Ivan Ardon]

Seems expensive for a bike with a full Sora groupset, even with the nice wheels.

 

[accountantpete]

You are going to have trouble shifting the bike if you ever want to get rid - on that basis only i'd go for the named brand bikes - and it won't be any better.

If you are heavy (15 stone + ) then I'd be looking at 32 spoke handbuilts front and back. Have not used the Gipiemmes but at £100 a pair they will made of cheap material and will probably wear out pretty quick.