Bianchi Sempre Ultegra vs Infinito 105

+2 for Sempre based on the last couple of posts... no brainer for me now

IronCat5 in the Hat wrote (see)

A lower head tube will give you a lower aero position so +1 for the Sempre. For the IM and C100 rides you will want something 'comfortable'. This does not necessarily exclude the Sempre as comfortable is a many faceted thing at 90 miles, regardless of bike. It is about fit - especially if you want to run 26.2 miles afterwards without being dicked for the mincing prize*

I've looked at the geo too - other than the length of the headtube there really isn't much in it.

Sempre it is then! Do they come with men's chainsets, or just compacts

*Even though gladys would win anyhow.

Still not recovered from being minced at Ballbuster eh?! 

Bitterness is a horrible thing! 

FWIW I would choose comfort over aggressive riding position, unless you are looking to go sub 6 hour biking. The sportive-ish bikes are desied for long rides in relative comfort. 

Go fast! Then you have to sit on it less.

I just looked at the prices of these bikes.

Then I looked at one of your past posts where you speak of running a 10k this July. You thought you may be able to run it at 10 min/mi pace.

Its not about the bike.

Save your money get a cheaper bike and train more.

Times mean more than kit.

Zig Zag road is only 6%, even I wouldn't need a compact for that. Gasbag makes sense on the wheels. 6-to 8 hours on a bike is no joke. 6-8 hours on a bit of leather stuffed up NQB/NQA is fecking painful. Listen to Gladys on the comfort thing. It won't ever feel like a full suss MTB but if it's comfy after 40 miles, that's not bad. I can vouch for a Kevlar/Carbon combination as the closest bikes get to Bentley comfort, but then I am a Cyfac tart.

Which ever one you buy, you will want a new one next week....i know i do

Tortuga wrote (see)

I just mentioned zig zag because of the Olympics I want to ride around the Surrey Hills.

Wants to ride the Surrey Hills. Lamb to slaughter. I might be able to help there. Anyone else fancy a cheeseburger? I have a fun route in mind, Box Hill optional

I'm in!

I could be tempted out to show you boys how to do it!

That's getting a bit close to Smiffy baiting. Hope for your (and our) sakes he's not on watch!.

Bearing in mind we are effectively mid season racing wise, any weekends I should avoid? I wouldn't be averse to taking a day off midweek if some support?

I have 'events' on most weekends until end of October (I hasten to use the word 'race') but these normally only take up one day! Plus as I become my own boss in 6hrs 15minutes time, I can be felxible for mid week rides too!

Did someone say Surrey Hills?  Have nothing booked race wise at the moment.

Rafiki mid week is an option for me too ONCE I have a bike that is.

Dustboy wrote (see)

Tortuga wrote (see)

I just mentioned zig zag because of the Olympics I want to ride around the Surrey Hills. 
 

I think he said he wants to ride around the surrey hills, not up and down them