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1,250 for a replica is not a steal, you could probably get something similar if not better at a bike jumble.
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Replicas aren’t all about value… if you happen to be a 54 year old who had a Raleigh Europa in TI colours as their first racer when they were 12 that bike appeals.
I do think they have done it badly it falls between being a replica and a modern homage -
I agree that 1,250 might be better used on the 2nd hand market, but on the market for something new a Trek Domane ALU with Tiagra is GBP 1700.
However agree with @Dibble that the positioning with downtube shifters and non aero brake levers is too close from a replica, while the frame and groupset is a modern homage.
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Julien1A
Had to double check but yes it is merely an evocation, cables for example have a total different path, and rear drop out are not driller campagnolo Catena ones, Maxway taiwan made, etc. but still 753.
But such an evocation for this price is simply amazing! And it has been nicely upgraded to 10s! Wonder how they sourced that many Veloce rear derailleurs!
Yes not a replica, but a very cool bike and a steal for the price!
All the other steel "replica", Wilier (superleggera), de Rosa (accaio), Bottechia (legendaria), or even Colnago or Battaglin, are also not accurate replica with often a lower tubing set and prices are in a different league.