Mark, Harrow
Comtat Aristo with Carbon Centaur Complete Bike
"I was looking to buy a new bike and set quite a high standard before I started my search. I wanted the best possible frame for the budget I had. I wanted this frame to be made in Italy and I wanted, if possible, to purchase my bike from a UK company. I was really lucky to happen upon the Comtat website, whose bikes ticked all my boxes. From my initial email, all the way through to my first ride, Adam's service has been fantastic. My last bike was not the correct size and my rides seemed to be lacking. Adam, suggested I use their online fitting form. What can I say, when I went to collect my bike and have a fitting from the mechanic, the bike was so well built to my size, all that was needed was to lower the saddle by an inch, all other measurements were spot on. The following day I took it for a ride, which was the best ride i've had on a bike so far. The bike is responsive, lightweight, very stiff and very fast. It's also great at climbs, just fly's up them. The bike looks great too!
I would highly recommend Comtat bikes to anyone, who wants a really special ride."
Steven, London
Aristo Made to Measure
"By far the best road bike I have ridden – smooth & sturdy whilst on flat road, great on the climbs and superb handling when descending. Couple this in with great looks and attention detail – what more could you wish for in a road bike, especially in this price bracket. I ordered a made to measure isp dressed with Deda kit after a fitting with Velo Solutions. I had to wait a little longer than quoted but it was worth it."
Anthony Clark -Bristol CC, Bristol
Aristo with ISP- Custom build
"Having been riding fairly seriously for the last 3 years, I decided that I wanted to invest in a light carbon road bike for training rides, sportives and road races. I was told about Comtat by a friend who was riding one of their Telegraphe frames and so decided to give them a call. I was immediately struck by how beautiful the new range of frames looked which were being hand built in Italy. After a single test ride of the Aristo, I was sold. The handling of the bike on the decent was amazing, the rigidity when climbing or pushing a big gear on the flat was immediately noticeable and at 7kg for the complete bike, my mind was made up.
I opted for the Comtat Aristo frame with integrated seat post. I fitted a Sram Force groupset and a set of light, C-4 clinchers (I may upgrade to a set of deep section tubs in the future) and the bike came in at a competitive price to some of the higher end mass produced equivalents out there.
I have since ridden over 1000 hilly miles on the bike on training rides, club runs, time trials and a sportive. I still can’t get over how well the bike handles - I can’t recommend these frames highly enough."
Micheal, North London
Comtat Aristo Frameset
"I bought my Aristo as a frame only and chose the parts myself - not always the best idea I know but I was on a budget and had some components already. It Has Shimano Ultegra shifters, rear and front mech and brakes as well as a lovely pair of Sram s30 sprint wheels. I chose Comtats own carbon aero bars and bottle cages to match and a grey/white Fizik Arione CX saddle which goes nicely with the naked carbon of the frame. I only rode the bike twice before boxing it up for a weeks training camp in the 'cycling Mecca ' of Majorca. I had visited the island for a similar holiday two years ago so already knew how my Titanium 'Airborne' handled on the roads I visited again this year. I was faster up the hills, much faster and sure-footed down them and the acceleration from rest was immidiately obvious. I felt confidence in the bikes handling from the start and as my component choices were fairly random it must be the inherant good-manners of the frame that are responsible for this? The enduring memories of six days of sunny cycling over 380 miles are the bikes lightness, stiffness yet comfort in varied conditions as well as a trouble-free holiday when in the circumstances teething problems could have justifiably been my lot.
I am extremely happy with my Comtat Aristo and can't wait for my next long ride...
Cheers
Michael"
Rob, Bolton
Telegraphe
"'This is a superb frameset. Light and efficient with precise handling. Looks great and real fun to ride! The team at Comtat have gone to great lengths to make sure I end up with exactly what I wanted. I wondered if I might be taking a risk buying over the internet. Following my experience I can say that Comtat can reasonably lay claim to the title of a highly reputable company. It is also clear that they care greatly that their customers should end up with a great bike and will go to some lengths to achieve it. I am not at all surprised that at the time of writing they have a significant list of orders to
fulfill. Many thanks for the miles ahead!'"
Chris, Sussex
Tourmalet Team Build
"Just to let you know that my bike arrived yesterday as promised.
I have to say that the bike looks absolutely superb with everything in perfect working order and no adjustments necessary.
The only thing I had to do was put the seat pin in and once I had got the correct height of the saddle I achieved just about the exact riding position as that of my Ephgrave which I have been riding for the last 48 years. A true testament to your fitting chart and subsequent recommendations.
I have only done about 15 miles on the bike to date and I found it very responsive and comfortable.
All in all it appears to be a super bike, a super ride and a super and friendly service from yourself.
Many thanks."
Tim, Midlands
Sablet
"The frame has arrived and looks superb. Can't believe how light it is too!"
Ken, France
Tourmalet
"The frame & bits & pieces all arrived safely in this strike striken country ! Many thanks - the frame really looks greater than great. I can see why cycling plus gave you an excellent score !
Once again many thanks for your fast, efficient and very friendly service & above all a
fantastic product !"
Kostas, Greece
Tourmalet
"The frame is already here..... It's very beautiful
The weight with 2 bottle cages and ultegra pedals is the magic 7270gr. All the people at the cycle store stay speechless...After some days with my new roadbike i'm ready to write a review.
The bike is a headturner. The frame is stiff (accelerates nicelly) light and comfortable,responsive but comfortable,it does it all. And the most important.... it's the most beautiful frame i ever had.
Fantastic choice!!! Simillar products: Orbea lobular, Orbea aqua, Orbea onyx, Specialized roubaix pro, Kuota kebel, Frm brahma hm."
Micheal, Greater London
Bédoin
"Frame, bars and bottle cages arrived today lovely thanks. Can't wait to build it up!! cheers"
Stuart, Wales
Bédoin
"just wanted to let you know that i'm over the moon with my new bedoin. I put it together with a budget campagnolo groupset and with wheels built by myself it really is spot on, thanks for a fabulous first carbon bike."
Simon, London
Bedoin
"As a newbie to the world of road cycling, several months worth of online researching and testing out bikes did little to help steer me in the right direction of a good investment for my hard earned wonga. To be honest, in this price bracket, there are a lot of decent bikes. So it was a great relief when i spotted Comtat on the web with a stable of cool looking bikes, by a local company (albeit with a French name), helping me avoid the mega branding that appears to have been ushered back in with the re-emergence of the 80s.
As much as i'd like to say my bike is a "lively ride, stiff through the bracket so you can really feel the power when you put your foot down and gives me great confidence on the descents", i just don't know enough about bikes to do it. But - after 500 miles or so, i've enjoyed every second."
Ben, Surrey
Sablet
"I'm delighted with my purchase it looks good and I'm comfortable on it thanks to your internet measuring service and advice.
Your customer service was first class I put my measurements in to your site on a Sunday afternoon expecting to hear back in a couple of days and by Sunday evening you had responded. At every stage of the process you were helpful and willing to assist me in getting what I wanted and were able to provide very competitive prices on a lot of the additional components I needed to put on the frame.
I work as a Lean consultant and it is clear firstly from my experiences with you and secondly from this email that you are focussing on delivering value to the customer which is what you did."
Adam, Exeter
Télégraphe
"The frameset is beautifully finished and the subtle decals on the inside of the fork legs and rear stays are a nice touch.
Handling is quick and responsive, although my smaller 53 frame does have a small amount of toe overlap when used with my 172.5 cranks - nothing abnormal for a race geometry frame though. Was nice to have a note on recommended torque settings included in the box. The matching bars and bottle cages made for a pretty slick looking overall build which I'm proud to be able to pose on.
The help I received on getting a good fit and the personal attention shown by the welcome letter in the box summed a really pleasant buying experience. I'd definitely recommend to a friend."
Phil, London
Bedoin
"The frame is also a new experience in its softness in comparison to the ally/carbon mix I had before. I am glad I went for the wishbone rear stays of the bedoin as I think the extra stiffness can only be a good thing in London. I still can’t get over the weight of it. Also the way the carbon responds as when you're going along and give the bars a high speed voluntary wobble, you can feel the thing snake and flex, yet it still feels grounded and stable.
The fairly straight fork also offers a pleasingly high performance feel to the handling which adds to making the ride engaging.
The Comtat Ergo bars are a pleasure I have to say, a wise choice I think which significantly adds to the expereince, oh and great value by the way.
Above all I feel I can ride with 10% less effort and getting at least 10% more output from it. Great value."
Road CC, Bath
Télégraphe
"Comtat might not have a long and illustrious racing pedigree but you can’t argue with the Télégraphe‘s ride – it’s quick and lively from the off. Stamp on the pedals and it responds keenly – as you’d expect from a bike weighing in at an impressively light 7.84kg (17.2lb).
It’s a stiff frame with very little sideways flex around the big bottom bracket junction. Get out of the saddle to apply full-torque and it obstinately refuses to budge offline. It’s a similar story elsewhere whether you’re wrestling with the front end on a tough climb or haring into a fast downhill bend. We tried all our favourite patent-pending aggressive moves but the Télégraphe stood up to them all without flinching."
The Independent newspaper
Télégraphe
"This new brand marries British style with massproduced carbon and great knowledge when it comes to speccing a good road bike. In every way, their machines look and perform like more expensive rides."
Steve, Surrey
Sablet
"I needed a new bike after I crashed my focus variado and I fancied something different. The sablet is nicely finished and is certainly a head turner. I have built it up with a dura ace groupset and deep section clinchers. It’s a light as a feather and feels solid. I’m extremely impressed when you consider the price against frames of comparible weight and looks, I feel like I’ve saved myself at least a grand without any compromise."
Cambell, London
Bedoin
"Nice one, great bike, great value"
Ben, Switzerland
Tourmalet custom build
"The bike looks great! Thanks"
Chris, Leicester
Sablet Entry Level
"Thanks for getting the bike to me so quickly. The pictures dont do the bike justice it looks fantastic, took it out twice at the weekend the ride is fantastic so quick and agile, can't wait to try it out on the dragon ride sportive and in the alps this year (hoping to beat the hour mark up alpe d huez took me 1hr 15 last year)."
Bruce, Manchester
Sablet
"I have to say that the photographs on the website, though good, don't really do it justice. It really does look exceptional; can't wait to ride it. Love the cages too, so thank you for that."
Malcolm, Nottingham
Sablet Entry Level
"Bike arrived 30 minutes ago (the Parcelforce tracking site still showing delivery for yesterday!), now assembled and looking fabulous. Love the graphics. Now looking forward to a few years with this carbon lightweight, which has been a dream of mine for some years now. Thanks for your attentive service. 'Bonne route'."
Cycling Plus
Tourmalet custom build
"The ride is an absolute treat … it’s light enough for racing and comfortable enough for long distance sportive riding too. 9/10"
