deBernardi Verona -- $2000

A stand out for quality, value, and  performance

It’s always crit season somewhere

Everyone knows that alloy frames go around corners like lightning. That’s why so many racers still race them in crits. Pair the alloy construction of the mainframe with a carbon fork and you have a fast bike that you can ride everyday without feeling beat up. The de Bernardi Verona is not your average bike. It’s responsive, smooth, and comfortable in a way that only an Italian-designed bike can be. The hydro-formed alloy tubeset gives this bike a distinctive look that will make you stand out in the sea of Trek, Specialized, Giant, etc. Italian by design and style!

Built-up with Campagnolo 10-speed components

The Campagnolo Veloce 10s groupset features a compact crankset for climbing even the steepest pitches. This earlier gruppo is built around the Ultra-Torque technology, as opposed to Power Torque, making this Veloce group a step above more modern iterations. The flat black components are unassuming and allow all of the visual attention to be put on the beautifully painted frame, all while performing flawlessly.

Campy group, Campy wheels

A pair of ultra-reliable, unbeatable at this price-point, Campagnolo Khamsin wheels pair perfectly with the Campagnolo group. Their wider profile pairs perfectly with today’s preference for 25mm+ tires. If you’re looking for your first road bike, you’ll be blown away by this whole package.

Size Large: Seat Tube 52cm Center to Top -- Effective Top Tube 56cm