Sterrata Sport Performance Aluminum Gravel Bike Carbon Fork Shimano Claris 24 Speeds Road Bicycle Men Road Bikes for Men

First on sizing: I'm 6'1" with a 6'0" wingspan. The large fits me perfectly. Review: I got into tour biking last summer and desperately needed to upgrade to something more robust. Initially, the plan was to keep my little road bike because I figured I'd still use it for commuting around the city, but I haven't ridden it once since this Tommaso came. There's been no need to. This bike was just as zippy despite it's burlier frame and wider tires. Seriously, it absolutely cruises around town. It's even better as a touring bike. The 40c tires are comfortable and handle gravel/dirt like a champ. The triple front ring is a HUGE bonus for someone like me who isn't in the best shape. Dealing with big hills with panniers weighing you down can be tough. I wouldn't make it up some hills without it. Underrated feature: the ENTIRE drivetrain is Shimano. So, so, so many budget bikes try to trick you by saying the bike has "Shimano Claris components". Which, sure, but that usually just means the shifters. If you're comparing with other bikes, check to see what their cassette and derailier are. If it's in this price range, chances are they're SunRace or something else. In my opinion, this is why Claris sometimes gets a bad reputation: it's usually paired with other equipment that isn't Shimano. But when the whole drivetrain is build by one company to work together, it's an amazing product. Sorry for the stream of consciousness review, but those are my thoughts! It's a great bike and easily worth the price! Oh, one last thing. If you're comparing all the Tommaso touring bikes and can't quite tell what the difference between them is, let me help you. They're all the same except for the differences listed below: Siena ($550): Shimano Tourney drivetrain, aluminium body, steel fork, Tommaso saddle. Sentiero ($650): Shimano Claris drivetrain, aluminium body, steel fork, WTB Volt saddle. Sterrata ($750): Shimano Claris drivetrain, aluminium body, carbon fiber fork, WTB Volt saddle. Avventura ($850): Shimano Sora drivetrain, aluminium body, carbon fiber fork, WTB Volt saddle. Illimitate ($950): Shimano Tiegra drivetrain, aluminium body, carbon fiber fork, WTB Volt saddle.

I ordered size XS (50cm). Package arrived within a week (faster than expected). Item was well-packaged and undamaged. It came with 700cx40 CST tires. Seems well-built too, with Shimano Claris groupset and BB-RS501 bottom bracket. Touch-up paint, spoke reflectors, front and rear reflectors were included. The bike looks rugged and headset seems beefy (tapered). 160mm front brake rotor. Pedals did not spin freely. They may need servicing before use. Unfortunately, the bike is unusable because I received a 53cm bike.

I absolutely love the bike so far, however the manufacture seems to be sloppy. The bike has required adjusting out of the box. No instructions. There was a dried up fingernail polish bottle in the package that seemed out of place. Finger smudges on the bike frame, it looks like someone wasn't wearing gloves in the factory. It was missing a really cheap part for the front-axel. Not a big deal or anything... but it's not a good first impression for a bike of this price. Love the styling. No way I'm returning it, but there are annoyances here. Otherwise I would have given it all 5 stars.

I just got this bike and really haven't ridden it yet. I'll provide updates to this review as I get the opportunity to ride it. However, here are my first impressions: 1. It looks fantastic. This was one of the main reasons I bought this bike - the matte black combined with gold is a killer combination, and it's stunning in person. 2. The bike isn't feather light (obviously) but it feels light enough. 3. The bike shop that put this together was impressed with the value of the bike - and they liked the look of it too. So far, I'm more than pleased with my purchase! Update: 2019-06-11 I've ridden this bike about 1,000 miles now, and I have to say I continue to be impressed. Great bike and great value. Haven't had to replace/update anything on the bike. Everything that came stock is still performing well.

1. The brakes are only 50% effective. 2. The gear shifters do not work. 3. The rear tire fell off. 4. There were no instructions in the box. This sellers response was that they do not guarantee their bikes to be set up properly. They told me to take it to a professional bike shop to have it fixed at my expense. That will cost me another $250. I thought I was purchasing from a professional bike vendor. Find another vendor.