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Old 05-23-2021, 08:03 PM
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AURUM Bikes anyone, discuss?

Basso / Contador makings.

https://www.bicycling.com/bikes-gear...1/aurum-bikes/




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Old 05-23-2021, 08:06 PM
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Seems like they climb pretty good
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Old 05-23-2021, 08:46 PM
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If it comes with special jamon or prosciutto, I'm in.
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Old 05-23-2021, 09:36 PM
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If it comes with special jamon or prosciutto, I'm in.
No doubt...
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Old 05-23-2021, 09:50 PM
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AFAIK, they aren’t available in the U.S.


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Old 05-23-2021, 09:59 PM
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Would be so awesome if Lance came out with his own line of bikes.

Then he, Contador and Basso can get into marketing pissing matches.

Various models named after their preferred pharma.

Think of the forum threads!
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Old 05-23-2021, 10:11 PM
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They seem like fine bikes, albeit a bit expensive. It seems like their strategy for differentiation is based on the personalities of contador and basso. That's not a bad thing, I like the guys, and it's cool to see retired pros take on entrepreneurial endeavors. I hope they are successful, though I can't imagine ever buying one of their bikes myself, at least not at the current retail price.
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Old 05-23-2021, 10:31 PM
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Cippolini has better marketing.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E4IaO0a_68M

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5lKRxk7uq8U

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Old 05-24-2021, 12:04 AM
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Seems like they climb pretty good
I see what you did there, well played!
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Old 05-24-2021, 09:23 AM
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Although I see that my comments can have 2 meanings.
My initial comments were not made sarcastically, or trying to throw shade on Contador and Basso.
My comment was referring to one of their riders winning the Zoncoloan stage that day the post was posted.

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Old 05-12-2024, 09:22 AM
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Very much on display at the Giro today. Look nice. Anyone have?
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Old 05-12-2024, 12:26 PM
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@bon_gabs has one, bought it in Spain and it may be the first one that arrived on these shores.
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Old 05-12-2024, 01:13 PM
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Very much on display at the Giro today. Look nice. Anyone have?

I bought my Aurum from barcelona 2 years ago and first in the US back then since its not available yet,but now there’s a dealer in Florida,I have bikes come and go for many years but the Aurum really fits me well,,my best bike so far.

15.8 lbs. on the scale.


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Old 05-12-2024, 01:25 PM
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I like them. Aesthetically, I prefer frames where the seat stays and the top tube meet on the seat tube.
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Old 05-12-2024, 02:30 PM
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If it comes with special jamon or prosciutto, I'm in.
Just be careful if it comes with a steak.
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