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Tommaso Monza Bicycle

Posted: July 15th, 2009 | Author: | Filed under: sports, stuff | 6 Comments »

I got the bicycling bug again and decided to purchase a geared bicycle.

cycling shoes and pedal

I received the shoes and pedals in first from Nashbar.

Bicycle in a box

The bicycle was very well-packed. Everything was covered in foam and cardboard. If you get one of these, be prepared to cut off about 30 zip ties. The bicycle arrived in perfect condition.

Wheels in a box

Build Process

The Monza came with an owners manual and assembly instructions. The owners manual has no practical use. The assembly instructions were decent. I decided to assemble it right in the padded box.

Nashbar Pedals

The pedals are a perfect match for the bicycle. The cleats are red, which happen to match the Time (shoes) logo.

Tommaso Monza

Here’s the finished bicycle. It looks beautiful and was a bargain with the components. It is definitely heavier than I would want at around 22 lbs. However, I’m a beginner and think that this is going to be a great beginner bicycle. I can purchase something more expensive after I improve my skills/ability.


6 Comments on “Tommaso Monza Bicycle”

  1. 1 Jos G. said at 4:35 pm on August 18th, 2009:

    Hey man, how is the Tommaso monza doing? I am thinking about grabbing one. Looks like a quality bike.. well quality components.

    Let me know if you’ve had any issues, etc.

    What shoes and pedals are those. I may get the same since I know they all work.

    Thanks,
    Jos

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  3. 3 Matty C said at 12:19 am on December 28th, 2009:

    Anyone else purchase the Monza? I think I’m going to bite the bullet this week as RS is having some incredible sales.

  4. 4 Chad said at 3:25 pm on August 25th, 2010:

    What shoes and pedals are those. I may get the same since I know they all work.

  5. 5 saldarji said at 10:53 am on August 26th, 2010:

    I use the Nashbar Special Roadbike pedal – available here. They are a great value. They come with the cleats. The cleats are mounted to your choice of shoe using three screws. I purchased a pair of Time RXP road cycling shoes, also on closeout from Nashbar.

  6. 6 DARJIX » Blog Archive » Awesome Customer Loyalty said at 9:30 am on October 21st, 2010:

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