I am now ‘roadbikeless’ having given my Orbea Orca to my kid 2 weeks ago, so I am in the market for a new machine.
Having done my own bit of online research, the Fondriest TF1 - TF2 is at the very top of my list. Anyone out there riding one of these machines? What are your thoughts? From the reviews I have read, this bike(s) is/are “The Shit”
Any retailers out there offering ‘Bro-dealsl’ or “Bro-Pricing” on a Fondriest machine?
One more thing: The Fondriest Site says
Hand-crafted in Italy. Raced by the NGC-OTC Industria team.
Features superior stratification craftsmanship with 3000 filament strand carbon fiber, the TF1 is the ultimate race machine.
Do they really grow carbon fiber in Italy? Or, is the frame made in China/Taiwan and assembled "hand crafted’ back in Italy?
Not trying to be a dick, but I’m getting ready to drop some big coins on my next machine. The provenance of the frame is important to me.
Any thoughts/opinions/observations are appreciated.