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I've been umming and arring over what road bike to get.
Someone has recommended Pinarelli to me but I've never heard of it before :-/
Possibly out of touch with the road bike Market as I've always been into the MTB side of things.

Anyway this gorgeous little beaut caught my eye and I'm thinking of dibbing into my M5 fund to purchase.
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/pinarello-fp1-tiagra-2011-british-cycling/

Before I do though, I thought I'd ask if anyone knew about them or even a better alternative.
 
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Ahh, Could a mod move this to the Sports arena then if it's more suitable in there.
Apologies.
Hardly ever look at sports arena. :o
 
Pinarello are Italian (lusted after aparrently :confused: ) and as such you'll pay the fashion tax.

What is your budget and where will you be riding it?
 
Riding on the roads in a group with other nutcases that have high end bikes, The odd competition entry and the odd charity ride. :D

I blew the budget today and shoved £1200 into the stockmarket. (it was a buy order that I'd set up last month)
I think someone is trying to tell me something. :D
No big deal though as I'll have to wait a month anyway for a mates shoulder and collar bone to heal before we can go out again. He came off his MTB when he was on his own and didn't have his phone with him about a week ago. :o
So anyway, I was guessing around the 1K mark would be nice. Under would be more preferable.
 
SDK^ said:
Pinarello are Italian (lusted after aparrently :confused: ) and as such you'll pay the fashion tax.

What is your budget and where will you be riding it?
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To be fair, they make fantastic bikes. That said, they have a certain image - 40+ year old City chaps in SKY kit. That's reason enough not to own one for me.

To the OP - answer SDKs questions and we'll suggest something more appropriate.
 
Scubascorpion said:
Riding on the roads in a group with other nutcases that have high end bikes, The odd competition entry and the odd charity ride. :D

I blew the budget today and shoved £1200 into the stockmarket. (it was a buy order that I'd set up last month)
I think someone is trying to tell me something. :D
No big deal though as I'll have to wait a month anyway for a mates shoulder and collar bone to heal before we can go out again. He came off his MTB when he was on his own and didn't have his phone with him about a week ago. :o
So anyway, I was guessing around the 1K mark would be nice. Under would be more preferable.
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If your budget is only £1K then you can forget a Pinarello. And if that's all you're going to do with it then you wouldn't need one any way.

I presume this is your first road bike. I suggest something with a more relaxed geometry. You really can't go wrong with a Ribble Gran Fondo. Upgrade the groupset to Shimano 105 and it comes in at £1070. It has a 17cm headtube in size L (5'9" - 6'), so perfect for what you'll be using it for.
 
Velo Rapide said:
If your budget is only £1K then you can forget a Pinarello. And if that's all you're going to do with it then you wouldn't need one any way.

I presume this is your first road bike. I suggest something with a more relaxed geometry. You really can't go wrong with a Ribble Gran Fondo. Upgrade the groupset to Shimano 105 and it comes in at £1070. It has a 17cm headtube in size L (5'9" - 6'), so perfect for what you'll be using it for.
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First "proper" road bike yes. Had racers before but only cheap and nasty stuff which I trashed. :o
I doooooooo like that ribble though
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Specced it up to £1114.90 :o
 
Scubascorpion said:
First "proper" road bike yes. Had racers before but only cheap and nasty stuff which I trashed. :o
I doooooooo like that ribble though
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Specced it up to £1114.90 :o
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They are nice bikes mate. I wouldn't suggest them if I didn't believe they were good. I have one of their Winter Trainers with 2011 105 and go out with the fast group from my Club on it. That Deda Zero finishing kit (stem & bars) is seriously nice and lightweight as well.

The Prolite Comos are bomb proof wheels, the only thing I'd change immediately upon delivery is the tyres. Get some Continental GP4000S on there and it'll improve the ride and handling significantly.
 
I'd have a look at the Cannondale synapse 105 which retails at £1k but can be had for £850 if you shop around.

Nice relaxed geometry, 105 gearing bar the chainset due to it being BB30 and long drop brakes allowing for mudguards if you ever wanted to fit them.

As velo rapide said a set of Gp4000s will transform the bike but they ain't cheap :eek:

Add pedals + shoes to your budget aswell so you're looking at ~£100 for lower end spd pedals + shoes.
 
Jonny ///M said:
I'd have a look at the Cannondale synapse 105 which retails at £1k but can be had for £850 if you shop around.

Nice relaxed geometry, 105 gearing bar the chainset due to it being BB30 and long drop brakes allowing for mudguards if you ever wanted to fit them.

As velo rapide said a set of Gp4000s will transform the bike but they ain't cheap :eek:

Add pedals + shoes to your budget aswell so you're looking at ~£100 for lower end spd pedals + shoes.
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Agreed - the Synapse is a superb option as well. I was considering buying one, but bought a Super Six instead :)

Either the Synapse or the Gran Fondo will do a great job for you. The Synapse headtube is slightly taller, so more relaxed. Evans will let you test ride, so do that. Take one for a spin. Just remember it's an aluminium frame - not carbon. The forks are carbon of course, but aluminium doesn't absorb road buzz as well as carbon. Not a lot in it in real life, and Cannondale make the best aluminium bikes in the World, but you need to be aware.
 
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Velo Rapide said:
Agreed - the Synapse is a superb option as well. I was considering buying one, but bought a Super Six instead :)

Either the Synapse or the Gran Fondo will do a great job for you. The Synapse headtube is slightly taller, so more relaxed. Evans will let you test ride, so do that. Take one for a spin. Just remember it's an aluminium frame - not carbon. The forks are carbon of course, but aluminium doesn't absorb road buzz as well as carbon. Not a lot in it in real life, and Cannondale make the best aluminium bikes in the World, but you need to be aware.
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They have been super popular due to the caad 8 105s being delayed until July(we were told April). They do have a nice feel to them - even on the lower end models. Super six is a pure beast though.

The other option is the Felt Z85 which is the same spec(or near enough) but with a mavic cxp22 rim(more spokes so heavier/more robust but less lively) and a more blingy look to it. The lack of BB30 is a bad point as it will make the cannondale stiffer and a more modern standard. Personally I'd buy the synapse over it but it is still pretty popular.

Edit: It's nut what spec you can get on carbon frames for the money these days, CSN/Ribble do some amazing prices that's for sure. A guy in the club got RS10 wheels for £90...that's a baw hair off trade......
 
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Velo Rapide said:
If your budget is only £1K then you can forget a Pinarello. And if that's all you're going to do with it then you wouldn't need one any way.

I presume this is your first road bike. I suggest something with a more relaxed geometry. You really can't go wrong with a Ribble Gran Fondo. Upgrade the groupset to Shimano 105 and it comes in at £1070. It has a 17cm headtube in size L (5'9" - 6'), so perfect for what you'll be using it for.
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I'll second this. Bought one at Christmas and haven't regretted a day on it.

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The Ribble is an ok carbon frame and the Cannondale is good aluminium frame; not a lot in it really (whoever said 'Dale make the best alu frames can come and try my Cervelo before they make that decision).

Only issue with the Ribble, in my opinion is the Como wheels which are a little heavy and don't roll well. Spend a bit more to upgrade them and you'll have a very good long distance bike on your hands. L
 
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