Lombardi carbon frame – feedback and pics
Our carbon frames are proving to be popular and the feedback (see below) from our clients is flattering for our small company… see below – we’re proud to be a ‘hidden gem’ in the market and if you visit us in our store / showroom in East London, you will see why. Our frames are hand-made by master frame builders in Italy; people with generations of experience in building competition frames. Expertise is the key factor in frame building.
But why do our carbon frames ride better than stock ones? Read on to find out (you may also want to read the full: “Made to measure carbon fibre, why?”):
Our 2018 racer Rosa Carbon bike, Made to measure and hand made in Italy, finished with Campagnolo Chorus groupset, Miche SWR full carbon clincher wheels, Deda Superleggero finishing kit, Selle Italia Tekno saddle and Vittoria Corsa G+ tyres.
FIT
Our bodies are all unique. A standard sized bike is always going to be a compromise. A bike built for your body will fit impeccably and ride better.
COMFORT
A well constructed made to measure frame is responsive and stiff – typical aspects of carbon fibre – but it also offers a supremely comfortable ride, due to the wrapped carbon technology on the lugs. This is a big contrast with harsh monocoque (one piece moulded frame) technology.
PERFORMANCE
Comfort and performance go together. The bike with the most comfortable fit offers the best, uncompromised performance. This typically shaves minutes off our clients’ PBs.
FITNESS
If you ride a comfortable bike, you spend more hours on it. As a result you clock up higher mileage over the year and this pushes you to a higher level of fitness (with lower risk of injury).
HERITAGE AND EXPERTISE MADE IN ITALY
Our frames are hand made one by one, by master frame builders who have been constructing competition frames since the 1940’s. They are based in the Veneto, traditionally Italy’s most productive region in the cycling industry. They test and develop their own carbon tubes.
PRICE
It doesn’t break the bank and if you’re interested in a high quality bike that will last you a lifetime then it makes sense. Our prices are similar to a high end, off the peg bike and we’re cheaper than many (i.e. Pinarello, S-Works, Cipollini, De Rosa).
FEEDBACK
See what our clients have to say…
JONATHAN EDWARDS
“I love my carbon made to measure bike from Racer Rosa. It brilliantly manages those contradictory characteristics of stiffness and compliance …. very light and climbs beautifully. Simply, it’s a delight to ride. It also looks stunning.”
Jonatahan Edwards and his Racer Rosa Lombardi Carbon, with Shimano Dura Ace / Miche Supertype groupset, Miche Supertype tubular carbon wheels, Deda Superleggero Finishing Kit and Selle San Marco Concor saddle.
JAMIE WILLIAMS
“My new Racer Rosa carbon bike rides like an absolute dream – fast, responsive and efficient. All of the components, selected with the expert help of Diego and Giuseppe, work in harmony with the carbon frame and I cannot help but smile every time I ride it!”
Jamie Williams Racer Rosa Carbon made to measure, Campagnolo Chorus groupset, Deda Zero100 finishing kit, Selle Italia SLR saddle, Miche Syntium AXY wheels and Michelin Pro4 tyres
PIERS EVANS
“My Lombardi is the most comfortable bike I have ever ridden and it picks up speed with ease compared to other bikes. It hugs the road and gives me the confidence to really attack descents. It’s quick on the flat and uphill too with great power transfer from the cranks to the wheels.”
Piers’ Lombardi Carbon, mate to measure Racer Rosa bike, With Campagnolo Chorus EPS groupset, Deda Zero 100 finishing kit and Campagnolo Bora Ultra wheels, in the French Alps.
CHRIS FARMER
“I was very impressed from the moment I crossed the threshold of Racer Rosa bicycles. The enthusiastic Italian bike club feel was immediate, and the feeling that buying a bike from Diego and Giuseppe was more than just buying a bike – it was buying the whole package; measurement / fit out, understanding of the best bike to suit budget and type of cycling to be done. The Lombardi full carbon was excellent, very positive feel, stiff and responsive. To be honest I haven’t looked back, apart from to see how far back everyone else was!”
Chris Farmer and his Lombardi Carbon, made to measure bike, with Shimano Ultegra groupset, Deda Zero 100 finishing kit and Miche SWR full carbon clincher wheels
SAM WIGHTMAN
“This time last year I could not ride my bike at all and was continually injured. All this changed with a visit to Racer Rosa who totally reinvested my position and sorted me out. Thank you seems insufficient for the help you’ve given me. I have ordered a custom frame to match my new position and the service has been great. Highly recommended!!”
Post card from Mallorca training camp, our client Sam Wightman of Chelmer CC
RICHARD GAMBLING
“I only wish I had met Diego and Giuseppe earlier, it would have saved me a lots of aches and financial pains! I would urge any cyclist to have a proper (Giuseppe) fit as early in their cycling career as possible, then, once you have this, talk to someone like Diego who will translate all those figures into the best bike fitting bike you will ever buy – the carbon frame Diego built for me just has the most sublime ride quality, performance and is totally unique to me! The entire process was effortless from start to finish, Diego’s imput was welcome and highly valued, I had extra layers of carbon around the bottom bracket to better handle my weight, the colour scheme was as understated as I could make it and delivery was accurate to the exact day I was promised when ordering. This bike makes me smile every time I ride it, I feel it maximizes my performance because of the fit and careful frame lay-up and also looks stunning”.
“Costruito a mano in Italia”… very (very) few can put this on their carbon frames.