Pinarello - too flash?
Discussion
I have been into cycling for many years but only started road cycling seriously relatively recently. I currently ride a Specialized Allez Elite which has served me extremely well but feel I am now ready to make the step up to something carbon framed. I would consider myself as an average rider (ave speed c 16-17mph on a 30 mile plus run) and have done many 50 mile + runs this year. I have been looking at an FP Quattro - budget is £1500 to £2000 - but wanted to get peoples perspective of the brand. Am I punching way above my weight, will I be seen as flash and will riding a Pinarello put a huge target on my back for every club rider that I come across?
This is a genuine question and I would be grateful for some feedback.
This is a genuine question and I would be grateful for some feedback.
Does the bike fit you well and feel comfortable? If you are happy with how the bike feels on a test ride, if you get one, then who else should be caring if you're on a Pinarello or not.
It's your money, which you've worked hard for so spend it how you seem fit. Anything other than positive comments will be from jealousy I'm guessing.
You've only one life. Live it.
I'm currently looking at spending some of my money on a titanium bike. I don't care what people will say, if I did I wouldn't drive a Porsche ;-) I fancy a bike which will keep me going for many years to come and should only need some small upgrades and replacing worn out parts. I can't wait to pull the trigger on the order. :-)
It's your money, which you've worked hard for so spend it how you seem fit. Anything other than positive comments will be from jealousy I'm guessing.
You've only one life. Live it.
I'm currently looking at spending some of my money on a titanium bike. I don't care what people will say, if I did I wouldn't drive a Porsche ;-) I fancy a bike which will keep me going for many years to come and should only need some small upgrades and replacing worn out parts. I can't wait to pull the trigger on the order. :-)
Life is too short to worry about what other people think. Buy it because you want it and because it makes you happy. I bought some cosmic carbones earlier this year. Didn't make the riding any easier and I concluded I had been 'emperors new clothed'. But I didn't care. They look the business and make me want to ride more. Where's the harm in that?
buy it if you "feel" the brand. its a good bike and if you like then buy it and ride it. Lets face it, if you buy a bike you love to look at and feel good riding then theres a better chance of you riding it more often. besides , the FP4 comes in black so thats nice and understated
if you want understated, then go with a titanium bike. people wont know and wont stare at the usual wild graphics you find on alot of italian carbon steeds these days.
buy it, and get ready to face the hordes of unimaginative nu-roadies on PH trying to convince you to buy a fecking Boardman or mondeo-specialized allez... bleh.. boooooring
if you want understated, then go with a titanium bike. people wont know and wont stare at the usual wild graphics you find on alot of italian carbon steeds these days.
buy it, and get ready to face the hordes of unimaginative nu-roadies on PH trying to convince you to buy a fecking Boardman or mondeo-specialized allez... bleh.. boooooring
Fella, first off don't worry about what other people think - the world is full of a@@holes, I know 'cos I seem to meet loads of them every day! There will always be someone who wants what you have, and there will always be someone with better kit than you have!! Let's face it, there are tonnes of Porsche/Fezza/Aston etc etc drivers who are total cocks!! You will come across riders who have significantly more expensive bikes than you who ride at a similar pace to you, at the other end of the spectrum there will be people on £350 bikes that will be able to leave you standing over 5 miles - so many factors impact average speed I would not use it as a way of measuring yourself against others - just ride!! ;-)
Secondly, it's all about the ride (not the bike), get something that you are comfortable with and that suits your style of riding - forums will get you lots of opinions, a decent bike shop will be able to offer advice and a fitting! There are so many variations of build that choosing a bike by the brand is probably not the way to do things, start with making sure the geometry of bike is right for you (traditional frame v compact), then the build of the bike needs to suit your style of riding (chainring, cassette, wheels, stems, etc will all have a big impact on your ride). Assuming your current bike is 'out of the box you could add a couple of mph to your average by changing the cassette, tyres and wheels, going carbon won't make you faster (but it might make you happier)...!!
If you have your heart set on a Pinarello then go for it and don't give a toss about what other people think, if you want a bike that is going to help you go faster then nip along to your local decent bike shop, ask for a coffee and some advice, then take it from there.
Secondly, it's all about the ride (not the bike), get something that you are comfortable with and that suits your style of riding - forums will get you lots of opinions, a decent bike shop will be able to offer advice and a fitting! There are so many variations of build that choosing a bike by the brand is probably not the way to do things, start with making sure the geometry of bike is right for you (traditional frame v compact), then the build of the bike needs to suit your style of riding (chainring, cassette, wheels, stems, etc will all have a big impact on your ride). Assuming your current bike is 'out of the box you could add a couple of mph to your average by changing the cassette, tyres and wheels, going carbon won't make you faster (but it might make you happier)...!!
If you have your heart set on a Pinarello then go for it and don't give a toss about what other people think, if you want a bike that is going to help you go faster then nip along to your local decent bike shop, ask for a coffee and some advice, then take it from there.
Edited by MadDad on Wednesday 26th October 21:32
Brew said:
Thanks - don't get me wrong I am definitely no shrinking violet, just didn't want to be seen as "all the gear no idea!"
Of course you'll look "all the gear no idea" but cycling's full of people that look like that. Pinarello would go bust if people only bought bikes commensurate with their ability. Does it actually bother you though?Brew said:
I have been looking at an FP Quattro - budget is £1500 to £2000
I agree with everyone else. Buy it if it fits you and you like the colour. But remember you are paying through the nose for the brand name. http://www.canyon.com/_uk/roadbikes/bike.html?b=25...
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/giant-tcr-advanced-1-2011/
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/giant-tcr-advanced-2-2011/
etc etc
el stovey said:
Of course you'll look "all the gear no idea" but cycling's full of people that look like that. Pinarello would go bust if people only bought bikes commensurate with their ability. Does it actually bother you though?
I consider myself to be "some of the gear, no idea" but next year I want to buy a Cinelli. If it fits nicely it doesn't matter that the bike is better than me, I'll still have fun on it and go a little bit faster than on my Pug.Obiwonkeyblokey said:
I currently ride a 2010 F75, the AR5 is the next on my shopping list - once I have outgrown the F75. . . .
i wasnt going to post alternatives as it didnt seem fair, if the OP wants a pinarello then go for it......but bargain of the year is surely this Dolan Ares:
http://www.dolan-bikes.com/road-bikes/Carbon/An%20...
ok its a gash wheelset that needs upgrading soon enough but its a pro frame dripping with Sram Red for £1700 and not just the shifters and mechs but the brakes too. mental.
The Canyon Ultimate CF9 is also another bargain at that price range.
http://www.canyon.com/_uk/roadbikes/bike.html?b=25...
http://www.dolan-bikes.com/road-bikes/Carbon/An%20...
ok its a gash wheelset that needs upgrading soon enough but its a pro frame dripping with Sram Red for £1700 and not just the shifters and mechs but the brakes too. mental.
The Canyon Ultimate CF9 is also another bargain at that price range.
http://www.canyon.com/_uk/roadbikes/bike.html?b=25...
MadDad said:
Obiwonkeyblokey said:
I currently ride a 2010 F75, the AR5 is the next on my shopping list - once I have outgrown the F75. . . .
To the OP, who cares what other people think? You're probably not a racing God but if you'd won the lottery and could buy a supercar, would you? Probably. If you have a good bike then you're more likley to cycle more anyway, it's all good IMHO.
The Stiglet said:
MadDad said:
Obiwonkeyblokey said:
I currently ride a 2010 F75, the AR5 is the next on my shopping list - once I have outgrown the F75. . . .
MadDad said:
The Stiglet said:
MadDad said:
Obiwonkeyblokey said:
I currently ride a 2010 F75, the AR5 is the next on my shopping list - once I have outgrown the F75. . . .
... i would be wary of buying a carbon bike sh on ebay but if its from a shop it should be straight.
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