Lamborghini Rapido – the traditional road bike has been the pride of Italy for decades. This is a classic example with custom tube aluminum frame, that absorbs road shocks, with the drivetrain composed of custom Shimano RS41-Shifters and TX-30 derailleurs. Customer care at 1-800-451-5368 (or) www.kentbicycles.com

• Binding :Sports
• Brand :Tonino Lamborghini
• Color :Red/White
• EAN :0016751902562
• Feature :Custom designed 7005 Aluminum Frame
• Feature :700C CS-9217 Steel fork
• Feature :Drive train: Shimano RD-TX30D rear derailleur, 21 speed grip shifters matched with an Alloy crank
• Feature :Wheels; 700C High V profile alloy silver rims
• Feature :Brakes; Promax alloy caliper brake front and rear
• Label :Tonino Lamborghini
• ListPrice :
• Manufacturer :Tonino Lamborghini
• Model :90256
• MPN :902XX
• PackageDimensions :
• ProductGroup :Sports
• ProductTypeName :SPORTING_GOODS
• Publisher :Tonino Lamborghini
• ReleaseDate :2009-05-11
• Size :56cm Frame
• Studio :Tonino Lamborghini
• Title :Lamborghini Rapido Road Bike (56cm Frame, Red/White)
• UPC :016751902562

5 Responses to “Lamborghini Rapido Road Bike (56cm Frame, Red/White)”

1. Jim says:

   October 28, 2009 at 12:00 am

   This road bike is reasonably priced. It took me about 45 minutes to put the bike together. The bike weights about 29lb. For a road bike, it is not light.

   I have compared this bike to some other bikes within the same price range. The Schwinn prelude and GMC denali road bike. Both bikes mount the shifter on the handle bar. I was not very comfortable with this setting initially. But I do not want to spend another $150 to get something like Shimano sora. Actually, in my opinion, the GMC denali is almost idententical to Rapido except paint, shifter, rear derailleur. After all, both bikes have 21 speed. But GMC is $100 less.

   The front tire was flat when I pumped air into it. It turned out the tube has a hole. After I patched the hole, another hole showed up. I had to contact the Kent international. Their support line was easy to access. I had several phone calls with them. The new tires came in fast. However, the replacement tire was 700CX40. My bike has 700CX28. That is a disappointment. Kent claims the replacement tires will work. They may be right. But I want narrow tires.

   After riding the bike for more than 100 miles, I would appreciate a lighter frame, alumium handle bar and different tires. So far, I have achieved 14 mile/hour avg speed, 33.4 m/h top speed. The chain fell off twice. It seems that the chain has to stay in 3rd, or 4th cog in order to shift to the largest chainring. Otherwise, the chain will be stuck between the chainring and plastic cover. For exercise purpose, I have learned to live with it. I will be extra careful when I purchase next bike.

   Finally, I noticed something about the freewheel. Yes, it has the 7 speed mountain bike screw on freewheel Shimano MF TZ21. Almost all the current mountain bikes have the casssette instead of the freewheel. It is not very easy to get the replacement part. My plan was to replace the 14-28 freewheel to 11-28 to speed up. I could not find any because Shimano stopped the 11-28 freewheel production more than a decade ago. Now only 13-28 is available. With less than 10% speed improvement, I will save the money for my next bike.
   
2. T. Bullard says:

   February 1, 2010 at 12:00 am

   It was easy to put together and only needed minimal adjustment. I think it took about 30 – 40 minutes tops. I switched from a mountain bike so I was familiar with riding. I like the lightness and the gearing. The brakes are mounted a little awkwardly. I am thinking about changing that so i can brake from a seated upright position. Otherwise, a great bike for the price.