I was initially eying for the Velocita but the 52 cm wasn't available at the time so I ended up getting the Mondial. Looking at the Mondial photos, I wasn't really impressed with the color scheme. But when it finally got here after a month and a half of long wait (pre-sale), man my Mondial looks a lot better in person. My Mondial is beautiful. Took it for a spin - swoosh! She is fast...and light enough.
I would also like to thank Travis the phone guy who helped me understand through this long ordeal of waiting. Cheers to you dude. Bottom line? The Mondial is highly recommended. I wouldn't get it with the suggested VP R70 pedals, though. Trust me. I got a separate review for that and it's not good.

Purchased this bicycle for my 16 year old son in July 2012. He thinks its cool. Bike rides well and he is getting into the sport of cycling.

So pleased with my new Mondial! It's sleek, sexy, and fast- just like all good things in life. I am very impressed with the overall build and this bike has been the highlight of my summer. I had covered the spectrum when looking for a bike to fit my needs, and for the money this was BY FAR the best value around. Shifting is flawless, responsiveness is tight and quick, and it is crazy fast. Only got her up to ~30 mph but there is still plenty to push beyond that. And by the way, this bike looks amazing! There is a big biking community here in Colorado and I have gotten more compliments on it than I can count. Very happy with my Mondial. Pictures to come!

I preordered this bike and got pre-order pricing. It was delivered late but that is all a part of getting pre-order pricing. The bike was really worth the wait. Great bike with really high end components like the rear ultegra derailluer and the 105 front. The GN build was a great option for $80. saves a lot of time even for folks who can do it. I've got about 300 miles on the bike this month and very glad I got it thru GN. Had a couple problems with the wife's bike like a few scratches but was happy with GN and how they handled it. Overall I am recommending GN for bikes to all my friends. By the way I am a real customer and not a plant - Pilot Joe

I see on the 2012 you have changed to a Mavic wheel set. Hopefully this will be a big improvement over the 2011 model, which had an awful set of Alex rims. Had spokes break on the back wheel (had to replace with a better one)and now breaking on front wheel. My five stars have now dropped to three.

Hey Alberto
Did your bike come in the veloskin box? Mine didnot. just a regular bike box. Contacted GN and they told me they ran out and shipped mine in a regular box. they did credit me $50 at that point. But yea your right I had to contact them.

Like another reviewer (Vern) mentioned, the shipped date was much later than the originally promise date - afraid this reflects somewhat poorly on GiantNerd. Happy to hear that Vern was treated well by customer service, but if they fail to live up to their promise I feel they should be the ones contacting me, not the other way around! Very disappointed that I - as well as other customers - lost out on a week of summer riding on this bike. Also got GeniusBuild - when bike arrived it had noticeable scratches on the end plugs of the handle bars and crank arm; front brake and stem needed adjustment. One of the bolts that secured the front fork to the bottom of the box was also completely missing. That said, had several great rides since arrival. Components are great for this price point, but like other reviewers I suspect it might need some additional tinkering by a good LBS mechanic. Looking forward to many miles on this bike - especially those spent competing with other bikes in much higher price ranges. Overall: solid road bike at a great price.

This is my first road bike purchase. I researched and researched and decided I would pull the trigger on the new Mondial. I did the Genius build option and was very impressed with the packaging and the ease of preparing it for my first test ride. I hope to have more to write later as I and my bike get to know each other a little better.

Now to use those Nerd dollars to score some pedals and some shorts.

first off, this bike is beautiful! More into that later.

In this review I will go over 1) customer service 2) packaging and 3) 2012 mondial itself.

1) I pre-ordered the bike and it did not ship til 10 days after the supposed date. during my wait, I called giantnerd and I was told of the reason for the delay so I asked if i can change my original shipping speed. Travis was so kind as to give me a free shipping upgrade. my experience with giantnerd has gone really well and all my questions were answered promptly. so 5 stars in the customer service department.

2) The bike arrived at 8am saturday morning. I was surprised it arrived so early in the morning and the huge triangular box that it came in caught me off guard for a second due to its sheer size. I stood the box upright and it was as tall as me! It's a fairly sturdy box. Everything inside was tightly secured and package neatly. Hearing lots of stories about bikes and pieces being damage due to shipment from other online bike retailers I took the time to inspect the bike and I must say that giantnerd did a heck of a job. The bike was in perfect shape!

3) Out of the box it only took me 15 minutes to assemble. Straighten the handle bar, installed the seat post, the front wheel + quick release and i was ready to ride. I'm 5'9 so i ordered the 54cm size and the bike fits perfectly. The paint job and graphics on the bike are beautiful. This is really a good looking bike. I took it out for a quick 8 mile ride and I am in love with this bike. The front and rear shimano derailleurs shift seamlessly as I cycle through with the shimano shifters. The brakes are okay, they do the job but i wouldn't trust my life on them to stop quickly if I were going 30mph down the road. The wheels aren't too bad in my opinion however the hutchinson tires I'm not so sure of. They just look cheap but we'll see how long they will last. The frame feels and look sturdy.

The 2012 mondial is light and it rides great. I recently hurt my lower back a month ago and it hasn't heal completely. however the bike is comfortable and the ride was very smooth. The beauty of the bike along with the components you won't find anywhere else without shelling more money out. if I have the extra cash now i would buy the women's model for my girlfriend. overall, I love this bike!!

Have only had a chance to unpack the bike today. I was impressed with the packing. The box arrived in perfect condition from FedEx. I wasn't home so it was left on my porch. Which is fine. The box it arrived in is a superior shipping box. Engineered to protect the bike. Someone did a good job. The box is actually labelled and signed by the mechanic who built the bike up. A very nice touch. The box isn't something you would pack your bike in to take on an airplane but if you were moving across town or country in a moving van it would be the perfect box to store your ride in while it is transported. Opening the box there is a new packet of tools with a spaner wrench and 5 allen wrenches of various sizes. Have to leave it there as I have a buisness trip tomorrow so I'll be home in 4 days to assemble the bike. - Joe

FedEx just delivered my Long Awaited Mondial bike today. About 20 day from order to delivery. I'll post some pictures as I open it and put it together. Excited to see how it rides!

Just rode the Denver Century on my Mondial. One of the mechanics came over to see it and said, "That's a nice looking bike." Pretty cool for a guy who had just looked at about a thousand bikes (I was a sweeper, so the last one through). Special props to the saddle. Almost 9 hours on the sucker and, though I wanted off of it, my butt is doing well. Way to go, Tommaso! Way to go, GIantNerd!

Overall I'm happy with the bike BUT I just had a mechanical failure 2 miles from my car where the pedal extension (running from the pedal to the axel) fell off on the left side. Luckily the axel didn't slide through the right side and take the chain off. It was just a loose allen screw but could have caused some injury.

If you're a newbie to bikes like I am, this road bike is only for nicely paved roads-the smallest bump feels like you're hitting an anvil.

Shifting is very smooth and, if no more bugs in the mechanics appear (I've ridden 3x for only 30 miles), The 4 star rating will stand.

can't beat the components for the price. go head and do yourself a favor and get one now!

My husband has been toying around about buying a bike for years. He rode in his first triathalon on a bike that was way to small for him, a 54 cm he needed a 61cm. So, when I found the website by accident and saw the prices I purchased a bike for him. He is needless to say STOKED. I messed up the purchase and got a mismatched pair of pedal/shoes and Giantnerd was so awesome about helping up fix this problem. He went on a ride with plain shoes and said it was amazing. He is looking forward to kicking some but on his next triathalon with a proper bike. He said it rides like a dream. Thanks Giantnerd, we look forward to a long healthy relationship. I am next on the list for a bike.

Since getting my new Tommaso Velocita Force a couple of weeks ago, I have already accumulated over 200 miles on this wonderful bike. So far, the Genius Build assembly has been excellent. The gears and deraillers switch over very smoothly and everything is sound and tight...I have already checked various bike parts for tightness and everything is excellent. As far as the speed I get from this bike, I am impressed at how easily I can gain speed even against the wind. In short, currently I'm very happy with my purchase.

The bike has been great for 1 1/2 years. The 4 rating is due to problems associated with thr genius build. In the first month it had to go to the bike shop for a rear derailleur adjustment. At about a year, it was back to the bike shop to correct a problem with the cranks which was traced to improper setup. Both problems were related to the genius build.

I haven't ridden in years (um, decades to be honest), and after much research bought the Mondial with the Genius Build. I really love the bike. I think the rear shifter need tweaking, but no big deal. I'll take it to my LBS soon. I did get a new saddle specifically for women, though. The Tommaso saddle was seriously uncomfortable after about 8 miles, and after the third ride, I'd had enough.

The other thing I plan on doing over the winter is having inline brakes installed. Perhaps because of my inexperience, I really can't quickly or reliably use/access the brakes with my hands on the hoods. Again, I'm sure it's just me, but I've had one mishap already and don't want another.

Yesterday, I went riding with a friend, and we stopped at a restaurant for lunch. After securing our bikes, I went back out to retrieve my saddle wedge. A couple were admiring my bike, and said how beautiful it is. Yes, it surely is that!

All in all, I love my bike. If you're considering buying it, take the plunge. It's a great bike at a great price, and the staff is very helpful!

I've had my Mondial for two weeks as of today and have put around 200 miles on it. I love the bike. The Genius build was good, but I have had to adjust the detailers a bit. I expect that with new cables stretching.

The bad: I had to true the rear wheel after a week of riding. Probably due to some big bumps I ran across in a construction zone, but I think the wheels are not as robust as they could be. Also wound up replacing both front and rear tubes due to leaks on the inner seams. These tubes are garbage! I've replaced them with Continental Race 700s for now and will convert to tubeless soon. Giantnerd offered to replace the tubes if I would send them back, but it's not worth the shipping costs and they would probably send me the same crappy Innova tubes as where on it originally. They should really spend a couple of more $s on tubes and put something decent in it.

The good: The bike is a joy to ride. It is reasonably light, the saddle is great, the finish is beautiful and it seems well made. It shifts great, even better after cleaning and lubing the chain. The gearing is very good, though it could benefit from a slightly lower gearing for big hills. Or maybe I just need stronger legs :-). A great bike for the price.

I ordered Mondial late September and I received the second Mondial this past weekend. Why I received two? Well, the rear wheel of the first bike was defective (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GINo-V1aSr0). I bought Genius build too. It worked great, except that there was rubbing issue between the chain and front dérailleur. As I'm a newbie to road bike, I just took it to a local bike shop for tuneup. I'm glad I did it, as they helped me find the rear wheel issue.

The return was easy and I just needed to print out the return label and dropped the bike at a local Fedex Office.

When I received the second, I saw used signs on it. It's probably a returned bike or at least with returned parts. Other than that, everything works great.

Got mine last week, and it's better than I had imagined. Genius build was great, except they threw the pedals in the box loose and unpackaged. Luckily they didn't scratch the frame.

This is a great bike. Bought the bike with the genius build and was able to ride my bike right away. This bike turns lots of heads when i am riding to school or work. Cant wait to go ride it right now!

I've had my mondial for a week and have rode it over 100 miles.Love it!!!!! Friends like the looks of it and have tried it out they love it.Now they are looking at Tommaso.Great product for price.I have ridden Schwinn and Trek and Tomasso is far better for price.Riding with friends great speed on flats,exceptional on hills.Only thing I wish it had was handlebar adjustment for heighth.Great bike.

thanks to the genius build- I was riding the mondial in about 15 min. What a pleasure to ride! Thanks Giantnerd!

I've had my Mondial for close to 2 months now and absolutely love it. Being one on a budget, I researched several bikes from various places and settled on GiantNerd because of the return policy and prices (The LBS was just too arrogant for me.)

The bike itself seemed to have great reviews and the price was competitive. Turns out I made the right decision. The Ultegra shifters were a must for me because bad shifters are a pain. Seems everybody has a Cannondale or a Giant from the local LBS, so it's good to be different at a great price and no less competitive due to quality. I can't count how many riders on Cervelo's and Cannondale's I've passed on the hills with my Mondial.

If you're on a budget, I'd highly recommend giving this bike a good look!

I picked this bike up in the early spring.. I loved it, and was on it every day... I got the pro build on the bike and it was about 5min before i was out on the road. I ended up putting over 700km on it in a few short months, but unfortunate my was stolen while locked up outside my building...

Now I'm back on my junker bike and missing the Tommaso more and more with each ride. So now im saving up my nickles and dimes and waiting for the insurance to come through so I can buy another one..

I 100% recommend this bike It is a beautiful ride and too much fun to be on. Just be sure to buy a really good lock, if you intend on being away from it for more than 10 min..

I have been training for my first triathlon and I have started riding with TDE of Evansville riding group. We will go about 20miles. I have always been coming in last because of my bike. So I have been searching for a new bike. However I didnt want to spend a months salary on it. I found Giantnerds through a google search. I finally decided to by the Mondial. I have to say that after my first ride I couldn't be happier. I LOVE the bike. I was able to keep up with the pack and climb hills like a pro. If you are looking for a bike this one is awesome. And I loved dealing with Giantnerd. The bike came as promised and earlier then I expected. Thanks with Love.

I just returned from my first trip on this bike, and I could not be more pleased. I previously owned a Kona hybrid bike, which was stolen. It was a good hybrid bike, but it cost almost as much as the Tommaso Mondial, and there is no comparison in the ride. I have found no defects or problems. I used Genius Build, and about all that I had to do was install the front wheel, and the seat post. I did bring the tire pressure up to the 100 lb. recommended. The wheels are very true, brakes well adjusted, and it shifts great. It climbs so easily, that I can get back to riding with my bike group. At 84 I need all of the help that I can get, paticularly on the hills.

John Horn

Have had this bike for almost two months now and absolutely love it! Very light weight bike and very responsive. Have put a little over 200 miles on it and it seems to get better every time I ride it. Got mine outfitted with the Ultegra components and it was definitely worth the extra coin.

I purchased this bike and it has been great. It is fast, light weight, and shifting is smooth. It is a definite upgrade over the Monza, which I had previously. Get the Pro Build and it will be ready to ride out of the box. The box itself is awesome if you ever want to safely transport or ship your bike.

So stop thinking about it and buy it already so you can get in shape or stay in shape!

Great bike with top of the line components. So far so good. Looking forward to many miles on it. Giant Nerd Staff was very helpful and supportive. Shipping was quick and the bike arrived in tip top shape. Love the Ultegra set up and overall, can't beat it for the price. The frame fits well too. Will probably have to get one for my teen age son in the next year.

I purchased this bike after having looked in local stores and on craigslist for a used bike. The new "brand name" bikes in stores were all over double the price for anything even remotely similar. Barely any of the used bikes could even touch this price, but then they're not even new and often times had 4-5 years of wear and tear on them.

I definitely had some concerns about buying a bike online. None of my local stores would put the bike together for anything close to the genius build price, so I ended going with that. The bike came packed really well and it was less than 15 minutes between opening the box and being out riding on the bike.

The next day I took the bike out on my 7.5 mi commute to work and rode home in the evening through light rain showers. The bike performed beautifully. I never had to make any adjustments at all and the it shifts through every gear flawlessly.

I would recommend this bike to anyone. It is just an unbelievable value compared to what you can find in stores and no where near the hassle of trying to find a used bike that's been maintained well and fits.

I was looking for a road bike for couple of month under $800 with good components. Found the Tommaso Mondial, put it together myself great packing. Just love this bike rides great real smooth, flawless. A couple of friends are look at getting one after seen the deal I got. You can't beat the deal on any of the mondail models.

First road bike I've owned for 10 years being a mountain biker. Last one was an old Reynolds cro-mo, shifters on down tube - so this is a bit different to say the least. Bike looks great, feels very light. Love the compact frame - feels very fast. Just need to develop some leg strength now to deal with my local hills.

Local bike shop put the bike together for me - they commented on the quality of the box it arrived in and in general thought it was a great bike for the money.

Had the bike now for 6 weeks and have @120 miles on it. At this point everything has been flawless except for the miserable weather. I got the Pro-Build and the Ultegra 6700 component upgrade. Shifting is like a hot knife through butter. With no tax and free shipping this has been an incredible deal -1/2 the price of anything I could find at LBS's.
Now if it would just stop raining!

I got this bike a couple weeks ago and have been thoroughly impressed with it. I am new to road biking and was informed by friends and the Giantnerd staff to go with this bike with these components, so i wouldn't need to upgrade shortly after getting into riding. I went with the 1.0 with the Ultegra 6700 setup and i can tell you that it is sweet. My bike has better components than 90% of the people i see when i am riding. Anybody wanting to get into Road biking, i would highly recommend the Mondial. Thank you Tommaso and Giantnerd!!!

Hi everyone, I have had my Tomasso Mondial for almost a year now, and I still love it! I am entering my first triathlon later this year and I can't wait to use the Mondial in my race. This bike is super fast, and I am having a great time with it still!

So, I was personally torn on whether I go for the Mondial or a lower cost bike, talked to some of the staff at GiantNerd and ended up deciding the Mondial would get me a solution that would hold me over for years to come at an incredible price. Received it, set it up, and have loved every minute riding on it! I'm new to road cycling (have been riding a hybrid for a year) and can't believe the difference a quality bike makes!

My local bike shop couldn't even come close to beating this deal! When the local guy put it together for me he said, "that's a nice bike" and I thought, "you got that right!"...

Tommaso Mondial. My wife and I both got Mondials on the same day and we are completely blown away. If you are looking at buying a Tommaso bike right now, I imagine you are kind of amazed that a bike with such high quality components is being sold for less than half of what EVERYBODY else is selling them for. I know I was. I started doing my research and found that they are made in the same factories with the same materials of all the bikes you know about that sell for over double Tommaso prices. Again, if you're like me, you are thinking that there must be something wrong or even different about them. WRONG! I LOVE MY TOMMASO MONDIAL!!! We both do!

I have almost 300 miles on mine and I just smile every time it's time to climb or coast or just pedal around. It's stiff, it's light, it's responsive, it shifts like a dream soaked in butter (Ultregas for under $1000...are you kidding me?!?!!). I can't say enough about these bikes. I love the way they look. They come in a very nice box to prevent them from getting messed up in transit. I am riding a dream every time I get on.

Also, the saddle is really comfortable for such a low profile saddle. The black paint is coming off a tad because of my big 'ole thighs, but that is honestly the only single negative thing I have found so far.

If you are in the market for a "for real" road bike, but don't have thousands of dollars to blow so you can sponsor a pro team and research and development, you came to the right place in Tommaso.

P.S. I know I sound like a shill, but I don't know anybody there or have ever even seen another Tommaso in my area. I am just genuinely psyched about this bike!!!

So, I've been searching for a bike that was within my price range (under $900) and that wouldn't need upgraded in a year. I found this to be a tough challenge. For 6 months I have been talking with LBS & searching online. I came across Giantnerds site and started researching. I finally convinced my wife that an investment in a new bike was an investment in our future (yes, that really worked - either that or I wore her down...). I ended up calling giantnerd and talked to one a real life nerd - I think it was Jared. He answered every question I had and was super friendly (honestly, before I talked to him, I thought all the reviews on here were from people who worked for giantnerd - seriously - nobody gets these good of reviews - now I know, their customer service is seriously top notch!). Anyway, Jared hooked me up, answered all of my questions and my bike is on it's way! For my needs, the Mondial is perfect and I will definitely be doing more shopping with Giantnerd!

Thanks Nerds! You guys rock!

I am new to road biking. I bought the one with Ultegra 6700 components. Did the set up myself. Fitted it with Shimano PD-M770 mountain bike pedals. The bike arrived in perfect condition, almost fully assembled. Took me half an hour to finish putting it together. Took a little longer to tune it. Ended up changing the stem to a 100mm adjustable. I did all the set up on a mag trainer. I have now had it outside for the past week or so and the set up is perfect for outside too. This bike is light, responsive, smooth and comfortable. Shifting is smooth. Cassette seems to have the right set of gears for all kinds of riding condition. I don't know what a seasoned rider might think of it, but for me this is perfect and I highly recommend it. Giantnerd did a great job with the sale, shipping and of course the price.

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!!!!

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.

I was a little leery of buying a bike online, but after the purchase I couldn't be happier. This bike is a great value. I didn't go for the pro build and assembled and tuned the bike myself. The components are really great and shift very smoothly. I would definitely recommend buying this bike online as it is much better than some of my friends bikes that I ride with that paid a couple hundred dollars more for bikes with lower quality components (and their chains keep falling off :-).

I just received my Mondial 1.0 with the pro build. 10 Minutes and ready to ride. All I have been saying is WOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Bike just came in from FEDEX. Ordered on 3/11 and it's here in NY on the 16th and that is with the standard free shipping. I got it with the Pro-build and it only took about 20 minutes to put the few things together after taking it out of the shipping container, which by the way arrived in perfect shape. Now I just have to decide which pedal/cleat combination I want to order with my Nerd$$'s. Still debating Look type road cleat/shoes vs. SPD and more comfort shoe when off the bike. I got the Mondial with the 6700 Ultegra upgrade after consulting with my nephew, a bike shop mechanic. This bike would've been about 2X's the price at the LBS and with no tax and free shipping all I can say is WOW!

Just got our mondials this weekend (my wife and I both got one). We couldn't pass up that component set for that price. We were upgrading from our vintage Peugeot and Schwinns, so the upgrade feels drastic to us. Still. They came in the big triangle box pretty much put together. We took them to our LBS and they put them together for $50/each. We were ready to go the next day. Had our first ride yesterday and we remain blown away by the bikes. As others have said, the brake pads do pretty much blow, but that's the only thing wrong with the bike at this point (can be fixed for $6). The 105/Ultegras are like shifting butter....I couldn't believe how smooth both the ride and the shifting was. If you are like us....intermediate bikers at best (30-50 miles per ride), this is more than you will need. Don't let the snobs tell you you have to spend the $3100 bikes with similar components cost these days. We love this bike!!! Also like the ergonomic handlebars....never used those before. Way to go, Tommaso and Giantnerd....letting those of us without trust funds ride awesome bikes too.

I received my Tommaso Mondial bike today. The shipping was fast, the packaging was excellent, the pro-build option was great. I couldn't be happier with my purchase. The bike looks great. It only took about twenty minutes to put together. Mike at Giantnerd was very helpful throughout the whole process. I can't wait to ride the bike and use it to train for a triathlon. Thanks Giantnerd for everything!!!!!

I've recently purchased a Tommaso Mondial roadbike from Giantnerd and I have to say it was an awesome experience. Mike, the guy I ordered from on the phone, was very helpful and answered all my questions/concerns. I haven't built the bike yet, but I have no doubt it's going to an awesome bike once it's completed. Also, two thumbs up on the price with all the Ultegra 6700 components!!! Never will I find a deal like this at my LBS. Thanks again Giantnerd!

I didn't get the pro-build so I took the bike for assembly at my LBS and the owner said it was an excellent bike for the money!!! He even took it for a test spin. Coming from a guy who has assembled bikes costing10 times more, that was an awesome endorsement! My Shimano SH-R133L Road Bike Shoes arrive today in the mail. I can't wait to take it out for a first spin.

I oredered my bike on the 11/28 and got it on 12/2! Awesome job on shipping it guys. I didnt get the pro build so i took it my my local bike shop. They were pretty impressed with the way u guys packaged the bike up. Im actually on my first ride right now. The Bike looks and feels great, very responsive when you want to pull away and Very comfortable. I was hesitant onbuying a bike online, but thanks to the nerds i'm 110% satified with the purchase!
Oh yea, cant forget about the awesome Pricing!! (My wifey and my wallet were extremely pleased)

First, kudos to the nerds at Giantnerd for the super fast shipment of my MONDIAL bike. I ordered last Friday on the 26th and received it on Monday, the 30th. That's what I call taking care of business!! The bike itself is a beauty. Of course, you can't beat the Shimano components for that price but the deal closer for me was the bold blue color. Even though I am relatively new to cycling after years of lay-of, I can just picture myself on the bike on a bright spring or summer day! This bike is certainly going to turn many heads. Al in all, you can't beat the price for the total package on this bike.

Just purchased this bike on Black Friday, 2010 and received it today. Selected the Pro Build option and the bike arrived in great shape. Took about 15 mins to install everything and adjust for it to fit me properly. Added Shimano pedals and the bike is very light. Great first road bike for anyone looking to get back into cycling like myself.

Had this bike for a few months now putting on about 350 miles or so and it's been a great first time road bike for me. Looks great, rides well, and has nice components. Sometimes ride to work on the Mondial and it hasn't let me down yet. Did get the pro build setup but not sure if I'd recommend it. It would make more sense to just go to a LBS and have them do it so you can at least take it back if problems arise. I had some issues with the derailleurs but worked it out with Mike and buddies. Also comes with some wrenches for adjustments. Excellent deal!

It's been about 3 weeks since I got my Mondial and I am in love with this bike. I've decked it out with a cyclometer, water bottle cage, and tire repair kit bag and I now feel like I can go anywhere without worry. The cyclometer has been great since I can now confirm that this bike is fast. I was riding a straightaway on the road the other day and when I glanced down I was going 25mph and wasn't even in a full sprint! Now for only about a month of riding, that felt awesome! All the parts are still working as well and smoothly as ever and I just still love how the bike looks. I feel like a professional whenever I'm on it. This bike is the apple of my eye and it's made me officially addicted to cycling.

I participated in my first Duathlon in May this year using a friend's borrowed Specialized bike and was hooked. Purchased my Mondial shortly after that and have ridden it in three more Duathlons this year with success. It is fast, durable, travels well, and is great looking. I am very happy with the bike and would make the same decision again. I see the price has gone down making it even a greater value. I would encourage anyone looking for a fast, great looking bike, at a great price to look very closely at Tommasso and certainly the Mondial brand.

Regards, Gary

Just bought the Tommasso Mondial from Giant Nerd not long ago. It came in just a couple days, and it is awesome! The pro-build was well worth the money, the bike came mostly assembled and I was able to put it together quickly and easily. In my time on the bike, I have to say I am very very pleased. The bike is beautiful, definitely a head-turner. I am a beginning cyclist, so I was appreciative of the help that was provided at GiantNerd. I did a lot of research before purchasing the Mondial, and it seemed like the best value for the money. Very unusual to find this quality of parts on a bike this inexpensive. If you are on the fence about Tommaso, I say go for it. You won't be disappointed!

This is my first serious bike as I am making the transition from runner to triathlete. First off I must say that there is no beating the price for this bike anywhere else with all the high end components this thing has. I couldn't be happier with my purchase. The bike looks sharp and fast and packs a wallop. I'm 5'5" and opted for the 50cm bike, which fits very well.

The service was great too! I received the bike within 5 days with the free shipping and I'm all the way on the east coast. I got the Pro-build and didn't have any issues. Everything works well so far with smooth shifting and the bike was in pristine condition when I got it.

I can't wait to ride this in a race. Thank you Giant Nerd!

Got my Mondial Two weeks ago.. It arrived in nice box no damage. The 54cm is perfect fit, I'm 5ft 8inch.
I do not like the bars. It seems my fingers have a bit of a stretch reaching the brake levers when in the
drops. This maybe just me. I plan to upgrade the bars to compact bars.

I had the bike ProBuilt, But noticed the wheel bearings were adjusted slightly too tight. Not a problem
for me since I have experience with bike mechanics.

I've ridden two fast group rides and several 40 mile rides and the bike is solid and corners nicely.
Overall, I'm very satisfied.

Upon receiving my bike I had a few critiques, one of which had to do with the Pro-Build.

Mike at Giantnerd gave me a call to help me work through my initial tuning issues and spent 20 minutes personally walking me through trouble-shooting the issue. These guys are knowledgeable, helpful and eager to get it right. Thanks Giantnerd!

This bike is a serious upgrade in speed from my Hybrid Trek 7.3FX. A true road bike with drop handle bars take some getting used to from a more upright riding position. This bike is very light! The FSA Compact Crankset make for a smooth ride and the Carbon Fiber fork helps with road vibrations.

A few critiques: The brakes are a little soft, white seat and handle bar tape get dirty very fast and I wish the stem was a little higher for a more comfortable riding position. The Pro-Build was sub-par and was missing the wheel caps for the presta valve and a frayed wire that was not clamped off on the rear brakes. The tuning was not very precise, but you get what you pay for-- $59 bucks through Giantnerd as opposed to the $100 that most local bike shops charge was a fair price.

Overall the minor tweaks that I had to do take nothing away from the bike and I am loving my rides!

If you are getting into road biking, I would strongly encourage you to get this one. It's very light, has great components, and will compete with any $2000-$4000 bike out there! It rides and shifts smoothly with Ultegra components. I have no complaints about this bike. I would buy from this company again.

I have been cycling for 20 years and I have never had a bike that offers phenominal performance at this price point. I mean ultegra components on a bike for less than a grand. Kudos to giantnerd! I would recommend this bike to anyone:)