[RBW] Re: is it blasphemous to ask how you think a Roadini would compare to a Crust Malocchio?

I ended up buying a 59cm Malocchio. I chose mythological light weight over build aesthetics. Due to old neck bones I need bars above saddle and with the Crust's short headtube I require lots of quill. I found a filleted Nitto Faceplater that is a thing of beauty and gets the bars exactly where

[RBW] Re: is it blasphemous to ask how you think a Roadini would compare to a Crust Malocchio?

Weight Weenie update. A frame set on my wish list for future fun builds included a classic Vitus 979. I had one as a teenager and did a pretty aggressive weight weenie build on it. One of the weight weenie maneuvers was to run the smallest frame size I could conceivably ride, and that made

[RBW] Re: is it blasphemous to ask how you think a Roadini would compare to a Crust Malocchio?

I enjoy Bill's thoughts especially here; everyone is a "weight weenie" (or should feel free to be) in their own way. I have a Sam H., it's on the heavy side, but I'd love to swap out for some Paselas (vs. Marathons) and a lighter carry-along lock (I have an Abus Bordo) just to see how the fun f

[RBW] Re: is it blasphemous to ask how you think a Roadini would compare to a Crust Malocchio?

Tire size should be the determining factor. If you don't need anything more than 35mm on the rear the lighter bike is better. I'm a big fan of low BBs, and the 700c version of the Malocchio fits the bill, but I think I'd be unhappy about not being able to run 700x40mm Terra Speeds, so overall I'

[RBW] Re: is it blasphemous to ask how you think a Roadini would compare to a Crust Malocchio?

Yes that geo diagram is what my fit requirements are all about. On Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at 1:55:42 PM UTC-7 DavidP wrote: > Yes, much - > https://bikeinsights.com/compare?geometries=5bb29e327581960016665a32,6207ee4bee32e9001d9b652c > , > > On Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at 4:51:31 PM UTC-4 e

[RBW] Re: is it blasphemous to ask how you think a Roadini would compare to a Crust Malocchio?

Yes, much - https://bikeinsights.com/compare?geometries=5bb29e327581960016665a32,6207ee4bee32e9001d9b652c, On Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at 4:51:31 PM UTC-4 eddietheflay wrote: > Truth be told I prefer as much stack as possible due to needing bars > significantly above saddle height. I could do

[RBW] Re: is it blasphemous to ask how you think a Roadini would compare to a Crust Malocchio?

Truth be told I prefer as much stack as possible due to needing bars significantly above saddle height. I could do that with the Crust but my stem might look like it's touching the sky. Of course as mentioned above I know I like light better but the Riv geo is better for my fit and aesthetic pr

[RBW] Re: is it blasphemous to ask how you think a Roadini would compare to a Crust Malocchio?

I'm currently selling a pre-production XL Malocchio & have actually ridden both...and am looking for a 57cm Roadini. They are very different. The Malocchio is incredibly lightweight. My XL, which is technically a 63cm frame, weighs 6.3 lbs for the frame, fork, and headset with spacers. I can sa

[RBW] Re: is it blasphemous to ask how you think a Roadini would compare to a Crust Malocchio?

Ronnie Romance has some thoughts (including weight) over at ronsbikesblog . I think you've basically summed it up. Though the Malocchio is more road racy when compared to the the Roadini, in the grand scheme it's geometry is still en

[RBW] Re: is it blasphemous to ask how you think a Roadini would compare to a Crust Malocchio?

In the subject line the question was asked "is it blasphemous to ask how you think a Roadini would compare to a Crust Malocchio?" No, I don't think it's blasphemous to ask that. I think they are very different bikes for sure. Then the OP goes on to say "I know we're not supposed to talk abou