Pinarello F8 or Scott Addict SL
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I am with Johnny Rad here. With that amount I would definitely consider something more unique than a Pinarello.
Look, i used to have a Dogma, and I agree that it rides great, but I don't think their prices are justifiable.
A custom Crumpton or a Parlee can also ride amazingly well and you can make them look gorgeous. Look at the Candy Red Parlee in the Introduce Yourself gallery. If you are not after absolute lightweight, you can also check Firefly titanium bikes. They are simply stunning. Any of these builders can make it ride the way YOU want.
Look, i used to have a Dogma, and I agree that it rides great, but I don't think their prices are justifiable.
A custom Crumpton or a Parlee can also ride amazingly well and you can make them look gorgeous. Look at the Candy Red Parlee in the Introduce Yourself gallery. If you are not after absolute lightweight, you can also check Firefly titanium bikes. They are simply stunning. Any of these builders can make it ride the way YOU want.
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Frame will be handmade by Nick Crumpton himself for you. Geometry, ride characteristics, weight... you decide. I think this is more valuable than a mass-produced frame, which is only exclusive now... in a few months, an F8 (and all the cheap knock-offs / replicas) will be much more common.
And probably next year, Pinarello will start using a new carbon fiber material / resin / whatever, and the new bike will be X% stiffer, lighter, and more comfortable.
I am not saying it is a bad bike. I really liked my Dogma 1. I just don't think it should cost that amount of money.
Of course, this is me... you ride what you love. I do not have a custom-made bike... maybe in the future...
PS: Nick can do amazing paintjobs, but frankly... why hide a piece of art with paint?
And probably next year, Pinarello will start using a new carbon fiber material / resin / whatever, and the new bike will be X% stiffer, lighter, and more comfortable.
I am not saying it is a bad bike. I really liked my Dogma 1. I just don't think it should cost that amount of money.
Of course, this is me... you ride what you love. I do not have a custom-made bike... maybe in the future...
PS: Nick can do amazing paintjobs, but frankly... why hide a piece of art with paint?
Last edited by AndreLM on Fri Aug 15, 2014 9:59 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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Crumpton is great. Maybe ask for a Type 5 from Nick
Addict SL
justkeepedaling wrote:Wow you're still spouting this nonsense! Couldn't believe my eyes when I saw your username show up again.
As far as time goes, it doesn't matter if you lose weight in wheels or frame or anywhere else.
Do you like to keep track of your performance or use Strava?
What is Your problem Cervelo fanatic fan?
I do have a right to have my own feelings about riding bikes and I live in a country where it is not forbiden to express my thoughts
Bikes are about feelings and I feel the Dogma is just a perfect fit for me.
Do You feel it differently? Just tell us.... Now, your thoughts on Dogma vs. Addict, please.
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When you say you feel like your bikes are no slower than the other, do you have any data to back that up? It's simple to use GPS in this day in age. Otherwise don't even mention it.
And I'd take a Type 5 over any Pinarello.
You're on a forum labelled weightweenies. Think about that for a second. Or maybe several months like you were gone for.
And I'd take a Type 5 over any Pinarello.
You're on a forum labelled weightweenies. Think about that for a second. Or maybe several months like you were gone for.
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Man......$14k......I'd open up my options to A LOT more than just 2 frames.
For $14K I'd think that, like others have said, even a Pinarello would be too "common". If you like Italian, something like a Sarto Dinamica would be an interesting option. It's handmade in Italy (which you may or may not care about) and is available in custom geometries. For what you've got, you could easily get one with Super Record and some Bora 35s.
I'd post a link, but I'm not allowed to yet. Use the googles if you're curious. My local shop was building a couple of them, one custom paint and the other in the standard azzurra scheme which I thought was just jaw-droppingly beautiful.
I'd post a link, but I'm not allowed to yet. Use the googles if you're curious. My local shop was building a couple of them, one custom paint and the other in the standard azzurra scheme which I thought was just jaw-droppingly beautiful.
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As i get it Addict SL is only avaible as mechanical and large frame is 750-760g.
Bikes:
Ax Lightness Vial EVO Race (2019.01.03)
Open *UP* (2016.04.14)
Paduano Racing Fidia (kind of shelved)
Ex bike; Vial EVO D, Vial EVO Ultra, Scott Foil, Paduano ti bike.
Ax Lightness Vial EVO Race (2019.01.03)
Open *UP* (2016.04.14)
Paduano Racing Fidia (kind of shelved)
Ex bike; Vial EVO D, Vial EVO Ultra, Scott Foil, Paduano ti bike.
Man is this still weight weenies???? What forum are we on!? The way I see it you have 2 options get a very light production frame ie addict, cannondale evo, Trek emonda slr (SIKE!!!!) or take that very hefty wad of cash you have and get something custom like a lot have people have suggested.
Remember just because you have a ton of cash doesn't mean you should blow it all in one place (one part). You could put together an absolutely top level frame, 9070 di2, like you want, the exact top of the line cockpit you want, a power meter and a set of very nice racing wheels and probably still have some quarters left for parking. I don't know if some one with 14k to drop a bike shops around for deals but I know I would.
Remember just because you have a ton of cash doesn't mean you should blow it all in one place (one part). You could put together an absolutely top level frame, 9070 di2, like you want, the exact top of the line cockpit you want, a power meter and a set of very nice racing wheels and probably still have some quarters left for parking. I don't know if some one with 14k to drop a bike shops around for deals but I know I would.
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