Visp TRXNL-2 Coomer said it rides like a Cadillac! (I think he was calling me fat) Sold 6/23/11. I really loved this bike and only sold it because I bought a Fuji track pro from nashbar and didn't want both. The visp is by far my favorite budget aluminum frame and honestly I think it's better than a leader for urban riding. It's no Mash Cinelli, but it's more than worth what I paid for it. The guy who bought it got a great deal built up with full carbon fork and the mavic cxp30s/dura ace rear. All in all I lost some money but I got two or three amazing months with this bike, and am really glad to show it off immortalized on this site.
Frame:
VISP trxnl-2 55cm
Fork/Headset:
visp/vp
Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
sugino/ un53
Pedals:
mks
Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
sugino48/soma19
Saddle/Seatpost:
zoncolan/bianchi componenti
Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
B43/formula
Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
B43/formula
Accessories:
go means go sticker
More Info:
really pretty pleased. second day with the velocitys i rode it 68 miles, fueled by chai lattes.
Gave this the stealth treatment and even though it's heavy and kind of a bulldozer, i like it a lot. *sold*
Added by charlie. Last updated almost 13 years ago.
As of almost 13 years ago, charlie has indicated that they no longer own this bike.
52 Comments
HAHAHAH!!! I was reading the "more info" and I seriously LOL'd. I always drink Chai lattes before rides. just thought it was funny that someone else does that too. c:
Posted over 11 years ago
mavic cxp30 laced to dura ace low flange rear and 105 front. 32/32
Posted about 12 years ago
Do Visp frames run small? I heard you mention on another page saying the 55 felt like a 53?
Posted about 12 years ago
nice bianchai charlie..i've bianchi (visp trx) like you.. :)
Posted about 12 years ago
do you guys like chai tea? i don't have this bike anymore but i still love chai tea.
Posted about 12 years ago
Where did you get the Bianchi Decal from?
Posted about 12 years ago
made it in illustrator then had a boat graphics shop cut it on their vinyl plotter
Posted about 12 years ago
And The Visp is gone!?
RIP Visp "Bianchai", hope your new home is as great as Charlie seemed to be to you!
Posted over 12 years ago
Awesome job. Looks like a ninja!
Say, where can I pick up a Visp frame? I'm deciding between that and a Leader 721, and I can't find it on eBay or anywhere else.
Posted almost 13 years ago
mycycool is the ebay seller. it's just listed under 'track frame' usually or 'track bike'. and honestly the visp is a shit deal right now considering nashbar is clearing out FTP frames. i am selling this now that my FTP frame has shipped.
Posted almost 13 years ago
loling with you not at you. well fuckin played!
Posted almost 13 years ago
^no...your intent was to make people think you have a Bianchi...
Posted almost 13 years ago
Charlie, can i ask, how did you remove the VISP decals from the frame?
Posted almost 13 years ago
The TRXNL-2 comes without logos. it's a flat black paint job, not as nice or durable as the glossy logoed ones but it's flat with no stickers or logos.
Posted almost 13 years ago
aahh Thanks for your reply, your visp is the best looking one i've seen and motivates me to get one of these frames
Posted almost 13 years ago
I think I have told you before, and I'll tell you again, this bike makes me feel all warm and cummy inside!
Posted almost 13 years ago
This photo looks so much better at 1.4 with no flash:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/emosubaru/...
Posted almost 13 years ago
keep thinking it is a super pista. nice build
Posted about 13 years ago
it's kind of funny, if i could find a 2008 concept i'd sell a baby for one, but the super pista does next to nothing for me. This bike is great for a beat around town bike. Paint's already hurtin'
Posted almost 13 years ago
what size frame is this, btw
Posted about 13 years ago
Frame is a 55cm and geo/measurements are on ebay listings. they measure c-t and it's more like a 53.
Posted about 13 years ago
Looks more like a 725 than a Bianchi. At any rate, I think this is the first Visp I've actually liked. Well done Charles!
Posted about 13 years ago
It does... the downtube and top tube are very similar to the rush hour pro and leader, but I think they use much much heavier stock for the stays, st and ht. Still, I like the bike and it's far cheaper than a 725 and just about as stiff. I'd really like to do a side by side comparison of the frames to see what differences there are, if any.
Posted about 13 years ago
I know my VISP frame was not far off of dog shit. The seat stays were crooked as was the chain stays. I dident think it was as smooth of a ride as the leader either. Its worth the $130 but id recommend getting a solid frame. You put time and money into a nice bike, i wouldent skimp on the frame. Im only saying this from experience. The bike looks sharp as hell tho, none the less. Nicely done my man
Posted about 13 years ago
Thanks, yeah it's no work of art but honestly i don't think it's that much worse than other bikes i've ridden that are up to 500 for the frameset.
Posted about 13 years ago
Nice man! great frame for the money! I enjoyed mine! Did you have seatpost fitting issues?
Posted about 13 years ago
I was super careful when tightening the clamp. the tube is big for a 27.2 and the binder bolt threads weren't quite right for how much it had to pull, but still very happy so far.
Posted about 13 years ago
DONOT ADJUST YOUR SEATPOST EVER AGAIN I adjusted it a few times and SNAP I pulled the threads right off -____- I put a soda can shim and filed down the female side flat and put a bolt there.
Posted about 13 years ago
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felix8291 says:
hi, very nice build. my condolences.
how did you like the concor in coparison to the zoncolan in terms of comfort?
Posted over 10 years ago
charlie says:
for the seating position of this bike, the zoncolan was far more comfortable on long rides, but the concor was very comfortable on the top of the bars. with a more traditional seating position, or for a bar with less drop, the concor fit me very well.
Posted over 10 years ago
felix8291 says:
alright, thanks a lot for your feedback!
Posted over 10 years ago