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May 09
Why Same Price As Previous Model With Lower Grade Components? Giant Nerd rocks...service is great....I would buy again from this company in a heart beat. So, this message is geared towards Tomasso...not Giant Nerd. I own the 2011 Mondial...which is a good bike...and was priced well when I bought it. I was currious to see what the new model would be in case I wanted a change or to buy another one. I see this new model is the same price as the previous model but with a different paint job abnd lower grade components -- Tiagras and 105's versus Ultegra's and 105's. These bikes were previously very competitively prices but at this price range there are more options out there for what is being offered in the 2012 model. In my opinion a road bike with Tiagra and 105 mix should be in the $650 to $750 on-line price range....max $800 with 105's on front and back and Tiagra's on shifters (Note: $800 would not be that great of a deal). Sad to see a great bike deal go down hill.
Posted 05.09.12
Mar 31
Mondial - Assitional Comment From Previous Posting Today
I made a comment earlier today about how amazing the bike is for the price and the great customer service I have received...but also mentioned that my brakes were not adjusted properly after paying for pro build...and that I got a flat tire on my first ride. Well...about an hour after posting this comment I got a call from Mike from Giant Nerd who kindly explained that the type of brake system on this bike is set up to move back and forth by hand...which I did not know. In other words...Giant Nerd did a good job adusting my brakes...me being the non-handyman that I am did the dumb ass thing and assumed it was not working right when it is. Also, since this was my first ride Giant Nerd offered to send me a new tire tube free of charge. The previous tire may not have had enough air pressure for my weight...and blew out as a result...not sure...but regardless GN is taking care of me. What AMAZING service!!!! This is unheard of for an on-line company! I have never even heard of a company calling a customer back on a comment posted on its web site let alone within an hour and resolving my concerns. I am recommending to all of my friends to purchase bikes, etc. through Giant Nerd! Purchasing my bike through GN is the best decision I could have made...so far so good. Best bike package on the planet for the $, plus service. You would be hard pressed to find a used bike with these componets for this price. There are one or two other on line companies with similar prices but again nothing that looks this good with the service to back it up. Thanks GN!!!!
Posted 03.31.11
Mondial
First I would like to say that I do not work for GianNerd or Tommoso, know anyone there or have any relation. I have been shopping for bikes at stores and on-line for a long time and settled on the Mondial. There are a few similar priced on-line competitors, but I kept coming back to this bike...mainly because of design, components, price...and for some reason (be it the one year return policy) that made me feel more confident purchasing a bike on-line...since it can be a little sketchy bying something you have never seen with your own eyes from an on-line company you know nothing about. First of all...the bike arrived exactly on the date it was supposed to. The packaging was extremely good...the bike was actually bracketed to the inside of the box so it could not move around. The back wheel was still on, just the front tire and seat post removed...and handle bars folded down. Set up was fairly quick and easy. Second, the bike surpassed my expectations for looks and quality of components. Way better than the pictures. The paint is high quality (not like other competitors that I saw on-line...that looked like a huffy with cheesey lettering...even the seat is really nice...again unlike some of the on-line competitors bikes, where a cheap seat was thrown on to save money. The bike looks as good or better than a lot of road bikes I have seen in stores. I took this baby for a spin this morning. The ride is great and the bike is very light weight. I do not race...though I am a great biker...but prefer aluminum to carbon for longevity. I don't want a wet noodle having my bike for several years...or cracks in the frame from screwing something on too tight. If I raced or got pro sponsered gear that would be another story. For a couple of pounds difference I am very happy. The only issue I have...which would not deter me from buying the same bike again...was I had pro build option and the brakes still need slight adjusting...and the derailers may need some adjusting also...not as silky smooth as should be for pro-build option. Another problem I had was after only riding it for less than an hour on a very clean paved trail I got a flat tire and had to walk several miles home...bummer being my first ride..and I have to spend more money on that now. Way better tubes would be nice. Overall, I would buy the bike again in a heart beat...really where can you buy something like this retail for less than $2M? I am a little bent at the tire issue though...company should do something about that. One thing I did not mention is that I got about $46 nerd dollars, which you have to take into account...very nice. Service experience has been exellent. Highly recommended. I got the Shimano Ultegra 6600 set up versus the 6700. Supposably less friction on the cables with old school cable routing as well as faster and smoother rear derailer perfomance than the 6700's. 6700's are supposed to be quicker upfront...but the front derailer is not ultegra anyways...is 105 5700...which should be a good combonation...we will see in the long run. New is not always better...some times tried and tested is best if you don't plan on selling your bike down the road otherwise you'll get more $ out of the 6700's...plus a little better braking power.
Posted 03.31.11
May 09
Why Same Price As Previous Model With Lower Grade Components? Giant Nerd rocks...service is great....I would buy again from this company in a heart beat. So, this message is geared towards Tomasso...not Giant Nerd. I own the 2011 Mondial...which is a good bike...and was priced well when I bought it. I was currious to see what the new model would be in case I wanted a change or to buy another one. I see this new model is the same price as the previous model but with a different paint job abnd lower grade components -- Tiagras and 105's versus Ultegra's and 105's. These bikes were previously very competitively prices but at this price range there are more options out there for what is being offered in the 2012 model. In my opinion a road bike with Tiagra and 105 mix should be in the $650 to $750 on-line price range....max $800 with 105's on front and back and Tiagra's on shifters (Note: $800 would not be that great of a deal). Sad to see a great bike deal go down hill.
Posted 05.09.12
Mar 31
Mondial - Assitional Comment From Previous Posting Today
I made a comment earlier today about how amazing the bike is for the price and the great customer service I have received...but also mentioned that my brakes were not adjusted properly after paying for pro build...and that I got a flat tire on my first ride. Well...about an hour after posting this comment I got a call from Mike from Giant Nerd who kindly explained that the type of brake system on this bike is set up to move back and forth by hand...which I did not know. In other words...Giant Nerd did a good job adusting my brakes...me being the non-handyman that I am did the dumb ass thing and assumed it was not working right when it is. Also, since this was my first ride Giant Nerd offered to send me a new tire tube free of charge. The previous tire may not have had enough air pressure for my weight...and blew out as a result...not sure...but regardless GN is taking care of me. What AMAZING service!!!! This is unheard of for an on-line company! I have never even heard of a company calling a customer back on a comment posted on its web site let alone within an hour and resolving my concerns. I am recommending to all of my friends to purchase bikes, etc. through Giant Nerd! Purchasing my bike through GN is the best decision I could have made...so far so good. Best bike package on the planet for the $, plus service. You would be hard pressed to find a used bike with these componets for this price. There are one or two other on line companies with similar prices but again nothing that looks this good with the service to back it up. Thanks GN!!!!
Posted 03.31.11
Mondial
First I would like to say that I do not work for GianNerd or Tommoso, know anyone there or have any relation. I have been shopping for bikes at stores and on-line for a long time and settled on the Mondial. There are a few similar priced on-line competitors, but I kept coming back to this bike...mainly because of design, components, price...and for some reason (be it the one year return policy) that made me feel more confident purchasing a bike on-line...since it can be a little sketchy bying something you have never seen with your own eyes from an on-line company you know nothing about. First of all...the bike arrived exactly on the date it was supposed to. The packaging was extremely good...the bike was actually bracketed to the inside of the box so it could not move around. The back wheel was still on, just the front tire and seat post removed...and handle bars folded down. Set up was fairly quick and easy. Second, the bike surpassed my expectations for looks and quality of components. Way better than the pictures. The paint is high quality (not like other competitors that I saw on-line...that looked like a huffy with cheesey lettering...even the seat is really nice...again unlike some of the on-line competitors bikes, where a cheap seat was thrown on to save money. The bike looks as good or better than a lot of road bikes I have seen in stores. I took this baby for a spin this morning. The ride is great and the bike is very light weight. I do not race...though I am a great biker...but prefer aluminum to carbon for longevity. I don't want a wet noodle having my bike for several years...or cracks in the frame from screwing something on too tight. If I raced or got pro sponsered gear that would be another story. For a couple of pounds difference I am very happy. The only issue I have...which would not deter me from buying the same bike again...was I had pro build option and the brakes still need slight adjusting...and the derailers may need some adjusting also...not as silky smooth as should be for pro-build option. Another problem I had was after only riding it for less than an hour on a very clean paved trail I got a flat tire and had to walk several miles home...bummer being my first ride..and I have to spend more money on that now. Way better tubes would be nice. Overall, I would buy the bike again in a heart beat...really where can you buy something like this retail for less than $2M? I am a little bent at the tire issue though...company should do something about that. One thing I did not mention is that I got about $46 nerd dollars, which you have to take into account...very nice. Service experience has been exellent. Highly recommended. I got the Shimano Ultegra 6600 set up versus the 6700. Supposably less friction on the cables with old school cable routing as well as faster and smoother rear derailer perfomance than the 6700's. 6700's are supposed to be quicker upfront...but the front derailer is not ultegra anyways...is 105 5700...which should be a good combonation...we will see in the long run. New is not always better...some times tried and tested is best if you don't plan on selling your bike down the road otherwise you'll get more $ out of the 6700's...plus a little better braking power.
Posted 03.31.11
