Box Dimensions for Pro Build?   First of all, thanks for the prompt reply Mike! Secondly, I am just curious as to what the box dimensions are for the Sixth Sense when coupled with the pro build. I currently reside overseas on military orders and would have to have the item shipped to an FPO Address. Since Giantnerd doesn't offer the Probuild option via USPS, I was going to try and use a third party shipping company, and require the measurements in order to get my additional shipping estimate.

Posted 02.17.11

Quality of Tommaso Bikes   I am seriously considering buying the Sixth Sense, but I am having a hard time finding user reviews outside of Giantnerd. The one review I did see was completely negative and bashed Tommaso Bikes in general. I have ridden mountain bikes most of my life, but have been running half marathons and would like to get into dualthlons/ triathlons. The Sixth Sense is the best priced for a starter carbon bike... I just don't want to spend the money if I can get a better bike for slightly more. I also noticed that half the user reviews here on Giantnerd are mostly from Tommaso Employees which also makes me weary. Any assistance and further information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Posted 02.16.11

Amazing... and oh so fast!

I have recently returned from a short 2 month deployment and finally got a chance to get my hands on my Sixth Sense. I was disappointed in the way that the bike arrived, as it did not arrive in a high quality box, as pictured here on Giant Nerd. The bike arrived in a Kuota Bike Box, vice the pie shaped box that is pictured here on the site. I was also concerned that the bike might be damaged as the box had been pretty well beaten in it's journey to my post office. But everything seemed to be in working order. I have had some trouble with the brakes as they appear to be installed too tightly and have the tendency to rub against the tire well during the ride after hitting some bumps along the road. The ride itself however makes up for the sub-par shipping and minor brake issue! I have never been on a carbon bike before and I literally felt as if I were flying down the street on the way to work the other day. The seat is a little uncomfortable, but I think an upgrade wouldn't hurt. Everything else seems to be good to go! Thanks Giantnerd!

Posted 04.15.11

Amazing... and oh so fast!

I have recently returned from a short 2 month deployment and finally got a chance to get my hands on my Sixth Sense. I was disappointed in the way that the bike arrived, as it did not arrive in a high quality box, as pictured here on Giant Nerd. The bike arrived in a Kuota Bike Box, vice the pie shaped box that is pictured here on the site. I was also concerned that the bike might be damaged as the box had been pretty well beaten in it's journey to my post office. But everything seemed to be in working order. I have had some trouble with the brakes as they appear to be installed too tightly and have the tendency to rub against the tire well during the ride after hitting some bumps along the road. The ride itself however makes up for the sub-par shipping and minor brake issue! I have never been on a carbon bike before and I literally felt as if I were flying down the street on the way to work the other day. The seat is a little uncomfortable, but I think an upgrade wouldn't hurt. Everything else seems to be good to go! Thanks Giantnerd!

Posted 04.15.11

Box Dimensions for Pro Build?   First of all, thanks for the prompt reply Mike! Secondly, I am just curious as to what the box dimensions are for the Sixth Sense when coupled with the pro build. I currently reside overseas on military orders and would have to have the item shipped to an FPO Address. Since Giantnerd doesn't offer the Probuild option via USPS, I was going to try and use a third party shipping company, and require the measurements in order to get my additional shipping estimate.

Posted 02.17.11

Quality of Tommaso Bikes   I am seriously considering buying the Sixth Sense, but I am having a hard time finding user reviews outside of Giantnerd. The one review I did see was completely negative and bashed Tommaso Bikes in general. I have ridden mountain bikes most of my life, but have been running half marathons and would like to get into dualthlons/ triathlons. The Sixth Sense is the best priced for a starter carbon bike... I just don't want to spend the money if I can get a better bike for slightly more. I also noticed that half the user reviews here on Giantnerd are mostly from Tommaso Employees which also makes me weary. Any assistance and further information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Posted 02.16.11