[Large photo warning]Bianchi value for money: Eros for $500 v Brava $300?
10-07-20, 01:29 PM
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[Large photo warning]Bianchi value for money: Eros for $500 v Brava $300?
Hi folks wanted to check with the collective on two end of the season sales. (1)Is any of the these a god value on their own and (2)which one of this is a better value?
The use is primarily weekend rides with the potential of attaching panniers for commuting.
$500 Eros - 58cm
$300 Brava - 57cm
The use is primarily weekend rides with the potential of attaching panniers for commuting.
$500 Eros - 58cm
$300 Brava - 57cm
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10-07-20, 01:43 PM
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That Eros looks worlds above the Brava but they're not the same frame sizes. That should certainly be a consideration for you.
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10-07-20, 03:38 PM
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Where are the large photos?
10-07-20, 07:45 PM
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Eros is the better bike but that one has been worked hard! Not a 500$ machine. Which size frame fits?
10-07-20, 11:51 PM
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They seem both a bit pricey, depending on what else is available locally, of course. And yeah, the Eros is built for a taller person than the Brava.
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10-08-20, 12:01 AM
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Idk much about either but as others have said the Eros looks like a much better bike, and already has a rack for you for commuting.
Either way I’m willing to bet there are some better options in your area for much less money.
Also, as noted, those two are pretty far apart in frame size.
Either way I’m willing to bet there are some better options in your area for much less money.
Also, as noted, those two are pretty far apart in frame size.
10-08-20, 06:35 AM
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Thanks everyone for feedback. Both frames are in my range size wise. Eros is 58cm and Brava is 57cm. I’m 6’ with 32” inseam and I comfortably ride Kilo WT in 58cm size and I speculate that 57cm would be okay too.
Compy groupset looks nice vs beat up Sora, but I feel both are a bit overpriced. I’ll probably stay put and finish my Champion Tange #2 frame build.
Compy groupset looks nice vs beat up Sora, but I feel both are a bit overpriced. I’ll probably stay put and finish my Champion Tange #2 frame build.
