testimonials

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