This is my first carbon frame bike and I am blown away. Arrived (a little late), took 2 hours to set it up (even after genius build) with all my bits (cages, speedo etc) and then out I went.

First impression, it 'feels' faster, a lot faster! I did my usual 40 mile circuit to compare with my old alu frame and I went from 17mph to 19mph average. True, I was excited and probably working a little harder to impress my new (b)ride but the difference was dramatic...it wants to go faster! There's a life to it that's hard to explain, you feel connected like it's a carbon skin graft!

I'm a big guy, 6' 2" and probably 25lbs overweight but this bike overcame all that and made me feel like I was flying. Even a 20mph Illinois headwind, which used to suck out all my energy, couldn't hold me back.

Now it's 2 weeks, 10 rides and I'm still in love but now I'm appreciating the comfort. Bone-jangling bumps are evened out and my nether regions are deeply appreciative!

And, being a stereotypical Scotsman I cannot believe the value for money, that still excites me too.

If you're a keen amateur like me, get this bike and get a new lease of cycling life.

Love it!!!

After a bit of a wait I got my Superleggera a few days ago; I've been on a couple of rides and put on about 20 miles so far.

I come from a mountain biking background so I;m not the smartest guy when it comes to road bikes. That said, I do know a thing or two about how a bike should feel under my rear end.

So how does it feel under the rear end? Really dang good.

Shipping: Shipping took a while, but there were some uncontrollable circumstances so I wasn't too worried about it. The box came in great condition. The only issue I found in shipping was that the front axle assembly was loose in the box and 'could' have done damage to the bike. So far as I can tell it didn't, so all is forgiven. Hey NerdHerd, make sure you tape those things down. There was a handy dandy set of allen wrenches taped to the box. (Nice touch) When I unloaded everything out of the box I was floored at how well it was all put together. Super clean, very well fit and just gorgeous.

The Bike: You really have to see this thing to believe it. The quality is astounding. I shopped for a long time at many bike shops and this thing is easily more impressive than all but the most expensive models. It looks better than many off the bikes that cost $6,000 plus. Once you're on the bike you realize that the looks are only a small part of the joy. It rides super smooth, quiet, and responds to every pedal and shift exactly the way you'd expect. The Dura Ace components are really responsive. I'm slightly over six feet tall and I was able to find a comfortable riding position within a few minutes.

I was super nervous about buying a bike online and was warned half a million times by bike shop salesmen that it was a foolhardy way to get a bike. Boy were they wrong! Do not hesitate; whether you consider the amazing price or just the amazing bike this thing is one hell of a deal. If I'd paid much more for the bike I would have still considered it a great deal.

I'm starting to sound a bit too over hyped. There were a few drawbacks. It took a little longer than I wanted and that was disappointing. When I contacted GiantNerd they told the truth and let me know that some of the parts were not correct and they had to wait for replacements. They hooked me up with some faster shipping and a few nerd dollars to keep me from going crazy. The "velo-skin" reusable box is really just a bike friendly sized box. Not something to get excited about. I will be keeping it just in case I end up touring with the bike. The stem, handlebars, and seat post seem of lower quality than the rest of the bike. I don't really mind but ti does make kind of a weird mix when the quality is so high on everything else.

By the way, everything you've read about the comfort on that Tommaso seat is true. Nice on the rear end.

Per the review below, make that 7900 not 760 on the Dura Ace. It's a dream....

I got my Tomasso Superleggera last week and it is a beautiful bike-smooth ride, fast and even my girl butt manages to feel pretty good in the saddle. I did have a problem with some stripped threads on the Gossamer crank arm (left side) but I am working with Giant nerd for a replacement. The DuraAce 760 shifts effortlessly. It's a very nice bike for the money.

I got very lucky in that I was looking for my first road bike and began to get confused by all the brands, features, claims or greatness then.....I came across the Tomasso Superleggera....wow. It has exceeded my expectations by a mile. It looks good, it handles good, it has only the top of the line components and I am beyond happy with it. The best part is when I went for a ride with a friend who has had many road bikes and has been biking for years, he drooled with envy and said "you really got some first bike there". To me that was confirmation. When you look at the cost of other bikes that have more name recognation then look at this bike you realize that you got a whole lot of bike and a much lower cost.... I highly recommend it.

Just had a minute to take my new Superleggera out for our first test ride. The ride was so smooth. Road noise was eliminated. This carbon fiber frame is certainly a huge upgrade in the comfort department over the Specialized Allez aluminum frame bike that I 've been blessed to ride in the past. And the shifting with the Dura ace was outstanding. It's like the shifters are reading my mind. I think to pull a different gear and the bike does it. This bike may be the closest thing to riding with an automatic transmission. The bike fits great and the seat is one of the most comfortable I've ever sat on. Can't wait to take my first 20-30 mile ride here this week hopefully, if our 20-30 mile per hour winds die down soon. Thanks Giant Nerd. I'll keep everyone posted.

Yesterday I received my Superleggera. What a beautiful bike. I was so suprised to have the allen wrenches included necessary to finish where the Genius Bulid left off. Then I noticed instructions to register my bike and to my suprise I had the oppurtuinty to print out step by step instructions to complete the build. These were great for a newbie like me. I was able to put the whole thing together in short order. Thanks again for the confidence inspiring service. Will update soon with bike road test.

i love it ! i want other one!

Just a quick note of appreciation to the GiantNerd gang. The value embedded in the Superleggera (carbon fiber) and Velocita (steel) bikes is ridiculous. Dura Ace components,/excellent rims, knock-out frames. After riding the Velocita the past few summers, and loving it (this bike has to be the best value deal ever), I bought the Superleggera this year to try and deal with the daily wear & tear on the very rough local roads. The carbon fiber frame absorbs more road grief than the Velocita, but if your local roads are somewhat smooth, you can't go wrong with the Velocita. I completely agree with the reviewers below - the Superleggera is a fantastic ride, the Dura Ace shifters are rock solid every time, Ksyrium rims - this package is the road bike equivalent of a BMW 3 series car - namely, perfect. RE: Tommaso frames and the GN business model: I have bought five bikes from them over a ten-year period and never regretted it for a moment.
Cheers - Mike.

After a year of looking for a new bike, I finally settled on the Superleggera. My bike arrived 1 week from time of order in a giant triangular bike box (not the old rectangle shape I was used to - so if you are planning to store the box, think BIG space). Minimal assembly after the “genius” build... some seat tweaking and handlebar alignment.

I've Been on 3 rides so far (~100 miles total) just getting used to my first carbon bike, as well my first time on STI style shifters. Shifting is fairly smooth and will get better as the cables stretch and settle down. I've heard a few odd noises when climbing, but having come from 25 years on an aluminum Guerciotti, I am still learning my way around a carbon-bike, so this could be just normal road/frame noise. I am really happy so far with how the bike feels. The Superleggera is way-light, responsive and really fun to ride. And the price can't be beat, so you really have no more excuses…. Go buy one!

Got my bike yesterday and did my first ride today (about 30 miles). This thing is fantastic! My fellow reviewers are right, the pictures don't do it justice. It is beautiful. The price is unbeatable and I was even able to land a new pair of road shoes with my Nerd Dollars. And Giantnerd has been a dream to deal with. I received my bike in 5 business days (including the Genius Build). During the shipping the nut that holds the front wheel quick release must have fallen out of the box. I contacted Giantnerd and was told that a replacement is on its way. I highly recommend this bike and can't say enough good things about Giantnerd!

great wheels and tires and carbon great bike

So I bought this bike and got it the end of last week. Total time from the day i ordered it until the day I recieved it was less than a week and that included the genius build. Bike took maybe ten minutes and it was ready to ride. So far I have ridden it twice, first ride was a long road ride and second was a hill workout. This bike is great, It is fast, comfortable, and climbs well too. Derailleurs do need adjusted already, which is likely just due to cable stretch but other than that i have no complaints. Will continue to keep you all informed.

I bought a superleggera as my first carbon bike. I cannot believe the value in this bike. The quality is amazing, the components are top and I can't tell you how many compliments I get on how it looks. I was so impressed with Tommaso, I bought my son a Monza and now we are looking for a third bike. Way to go Tommaso! I recommend you to everyone.

Have been researching bikes, have found the Superleggera the BIKE but waiting for a friend to OK her receiving the bike at home since I am from Canada. But I can't wait to hear from her to add to my cart. then become one of the happy custumers and add a real review.

bella bici

Just like a fine red wine (not the boxed stuff) this bike gets better with time. Open it up, let it breathe, and you will be thrilled by the complexity of its satisfaction. And NO hangover the next day! Cheers and Bottoms Up!

I've already written a glowing review of my Tommaso Superleggera, so instead, I'd like to address a common theme in a lot of the questions I've read concerning ordering the Tomasso bikes from Giantnerd. It's usually something like, "Can I order my bike with a different type or model of crankset/wheelset/cassette/seatpost/etc., instead of the one it comes with?" Totally reasonable to want to fully customize. One of the things I looked forward to the most when buying my first, full carbon bike was to dial it in exactly the way I wanted it and that's just what I did when I ordered my Superleggera. I added Dura Ace 7900 pedals, a Fizik saddle designed for spines like mine, FSA handlebars with perfect drops for me, Neuvation aero wheels that I think look really cool, Tomasso carbon fiber bottle cages...the list goes on. I have today, the 'perfect bike' for me. The point is that even with all of my upgrades and customizations, I STILL SPENT MUCH LESS in total than the price of a stock bike from a mega-brand bike company! (Plus, I have the quality original parts as spares and emergency back-ups.) I hope this review opens some eyes to the great possibilities that buying a Tommaso from Giantnerd affords. I'm off to have and eat more cake!

its a realy fun bike to ride! the white and black colors look great too

The bike is absolutely phenomenal. Free shipping and it arrived in a matter of days after order. I was concerned about the fit, because buying online does require some guesswork, but I followed the size chart given, and the bike fits absolutely PERFECTLY... If i had tried out different sizes in a shop, I would have gotten the exact one I ordered.
The dura ace drivetrain is an incredibile added bonus, and for the price, its almost unbelievable! but rest assured, this bike comes with carbon dura ace shifter levers (retail $619 alone!), dura ace front and rear derailleurs, chain, and rear cog. The bike shifts like a dream and the power transfer is insane. The component set alone could be sold for $1699...
Cons: It is wacky that tecktro brakes come on this dura ace carbon bike, and the fsa crank is more than a few steps below the dura ace crank. The white bar tape/seat get super grody, and the mavic aksium wheels are pretty standard, though nice none the less.
Overall: I've had it for a month and it runs awesome, couldn't be happier, super light weight, feels like your riding lightening bolt, or a cloud, or a dragon!!!

I've had this bike for about 3 months now and hate to ever get off it! It is a delight to ride any distance, although I havent figured out how to mount a wicker basket for the grocery store runs. I have been away from road cycling for quite a while, and know myself enough to know I had to get something dreamy or I would walk away again...that won't happen with this bike. Love it, Love it and Love it...you won't be disappointed!

Stellar ride for under $2K!

This bike was a replacement of a 1984 Trek 460. I was concerned that it would be nearly impossible to enjoy a bike more than I did my old one. By the time I had turned the crank about ten times, all doubts completely disappeared. I've now done three shake-out rides (10 mi) tweaking the fit, and I have found myself smiling like an idiot the entire time I'm pedaling. I can't wait for the weather to start getting nicer so I can spend more time on this beautiful machine.

My first, full-carbon road bike. I race inline speed skates and have only used cycling as cross training up til now. With the addition of the Superleggera to my life, I have now signed up for the New York Gran Fondo, a 106 mile tour/race on May 8th, 2011. My Tomamaso has made me appreciate what cycling with a 'really nice bike' is about. I finally get what all the fuss is about with 'carbon fiber' and 'high-end' components. I just needed access to them at a price that made sense. I'm looking forward to many, new cycling adventures and not just bike training to 'get it done'. Awesome bike. Awesome price. (Also, check out Tomasso Nation on Facebook. Fun page, nice people.)

After years of riding the same ole mountain bike I decided to step up to the plate and buy the real deal. From the moment I took the bike out of the box I've been amazed. The Pro Build was perfect and within an hour I was ready to go. I've only had the bike for a couple of weeks and have an appointment to get fitted this weekend. I can't imagine it getting any better but I know it will. I'm kind of a rookie to road biking but loving every minute of it.

I feel after doing alot of research on many different bike companies, that include carbon and titanium frames, this takes the cake. Price and component mix are excellent. I am still researching but this Tommaso bike has been put as on of my picks.

Responsive, smooth, corners well, kicks up the hills in Northern California, and pretty as hell. I've been riding a nice custom steel racing frame with a Campy Chorus group for the past several years and this feel like I just went from a Chevy to a race car. What's more, the price, customer service and awesome pro-build made it easy to pull the trigger and even easier to be happy every morning I get on the saddle. I'm 5'8", 165 lbs and the 54cm fit perfect out of the box.

I just got my Superleggera Pro last week and assembled it in one evening - easy-peasy. I took the measurements off my old bike, and then made a couple half-cm tweaks to the seat height and setback to get a comfortable ride. The bike is so responsive to pedal strokes that I can almost feel the bike surging forward, and it tracks so well that I could ride sitting up without my hands on the bars almost immediately. My second ride was a 100-miler with plenty of climbing and descents and it felt super-stable descending, even when I hit 49mph! I love the simple elegant look of the white graphics over the clear-coated carbon fiber weave. You can't beat this bike for the price anywhere on the planet...
My only complaints (and call them more like suggestions). This bike should be available with a compact crank set. At 49 years old, I don't need to be stomping on a 39/25 up long climbs. Buyers should also have the ability to choose seats. The one I got is OK, but I'll probably change it out for a Fixik Aroine, which I love.

The Tommaso Superlegerra was featured on Velonews.com one of the most well respected bicycle news publications in the industry. The carbon frame on the superleggera is the same carbon frame used on the rest of the Tommaso carbon lineup Read the article here: http://velonews.competitor.com/2010/01/bikes-tech/tech-brief-–-tommaso-gets-tuned-up-for-2010_102643

The Superleggera Pro looks super sick! It's got all the right pieces at the right price. Here comes the best part... I'd race it! I'd probably add ligher wheels and my own personal saddle, but other than that... looks good to go.... fast. Too bad they're all sold out!