What size Pinarello? - Urgent help needed

heathy_76

I have just ordered a 57 cm Pinarello and after reading some internet comments I thnk I may have ordered a size too big.

I am a gnats **** under 6 foot with a 34 inside leg measurement. Both Wiggle and Evans recommended the 57 cm for my size.

The bike has been ordered but the order hasn't been processed yet so I may have some time to change the size.

Is there any Pinarello owners out there who can advise?

Thanks.

kingrollo

if they recommend that size - why do you think its to big ?

Pinarello's IME tend to come up small - so FWIW - you should be ok. might be worth postponing the order and having a chat with the shop , about the size ....and the returns policy !

heathy_76

Most comments on the internet seem to point to Pinarellos coming up larger. More confused now!

I have ordered from Wiggle so I will check their returns policy now, just in case,

2alexcoo

What size is your Bianchi and are you happy with the fit? Looking at the geometry charts, a 57cm Pinarello is about equivalent to a 59cm Bianchi.

kingrollo

heathy_76 wrote:

Most comments on the internet seem to point to Pinarellos coming up larger. More confused now!

I have ordered from Wiggle so I will check their returns policy now, just in case,

I am 5ft 8 and had a small pinarello - but that was some years ago - wiggle should be reasonable if its the wrong size - provided you haven't rode................but then how do you know.......you have to balance the savings from web buying v the risk.

heathy_76

2alexcoo wrote:

What size is your Bianchi and are you happy with the fit? Looking at the geometry charts, a 57cm Pinarello is about equivalent to a 59cm Bianchi.

The Bianchi was a 55 but had quite a bit if seatpost showing, this led me to moving up a size. I have changed my order to a 55 Pinarello, my think is that this will come up bigger than a 55 Bianchi. The geometry charts seem to confirm this.

Further research on Wiggle had uncovered that they are also recommending the Pinarello in a 55 for someone my height .

I have tried to use the Pinarello stockists in my area but they are pretty much sold out. Wiggle is also fairly low on stock and having sold the Bianchi I am panicking about being left bikeless.

Thanks for all you responses.

kingrollo

Sure it will be fine ......................

Great choice BTW

heathy_76

kingrollo wrote:

Sure it will be fine ......................

Great choice BTW

Hope so, thanks.

soslow

Hi
I ride a FP2 55cm and am six foot but only a 30 inch inside leg.My gues is you will have the seat post uo a long way.I have dropped two spacers from the headset and the bike fits me fine even with my strange shape
I love it btw,tho have changed the wheels and tyres

heathy_76

I suppose I'll find out when it gets here!

Hopefully Wiggle will still have a 57 if I need to swap.

Rodrego Hernandez

Sounds like the 57 would be too big for you.

I ride a saddle height of 182 and ride a 57 pinarello if that's any help.

heathy_76

Rodrego Hernandez wrote:

Sounds like the 57 would be too big for you.

I ride a saddle height of 182 and ride a 57 pinarello if that's any help.

I think so but time will tell.
Thanks for your help, but the Bianchi has gone do I have nothing to compare against.

Secteur

Bear in mind that Wiggle's 30 day risk free test doesn't apply to bikes with discount of 15% or more, so if this is the case then the return will be at your cost.

I ended up not buying a £2k bike from them for this reason - it was 20% reduced (should have been £2.5k) but because they couldn't advise me of the definite correct size and wouldnt offer a free return if it was wrong I just couldn't chance it (bike was Focus and they are the only UK stockists, so couldnt sit on one at the LBS)

Mccaria

I am 6'2 and have a 57.5 Dogma (has a 57.5 TT) - this is as big a frame as I would ride in the Pinarello.

heathy_76

Mccaria wrote:

I am 6'2 and have a 57.5 Dogma (has a 57.5 TT) - this is as big a frame as I would ride in the Pinarello.

Feeling reassured now, thanks.

pilot_pete

I'm 5'11.5" with a 33" inside leg and ride a 56cm Pinarello. To be honest, I am not as flexible as I used to be and needed a 90mm stem to get comfortable. In hindsight I suspect a 55cm frame would have been better for me and my less than chameleon back! I think top tube length is more important.

PP

APIII

I'm same height as the above poster and have two 55cm PIna's. They always used to refer to the seat tube length as opposed to the normal top tube length I.e my 55cm frame has a 55cm seat tube and a 56cm top tube. I assumed this was still the case, so a 57cm sounds too large for you

Evil Laugh

Unless you ride whith small saddle to bar drop it's prob better to go for a smaller size IMO. Bike too big with small stem can feel like a tugboat. Nice to get weight over the wheels, bike will handle better.

kingrollo

Secteur wrote:

Bear in mind that Wiggle's 30 day risk free test doesn't apply to bikes with discount of 15% or more, so if this is the case then the return will be at your cost.

I ended up not buying a £2k bike from them for this reason - it was 20% reduced (should have been £2.5k) but because they couldn't advise me of the definite correct size and wouldnt offer a free return if it was wrong I just couldn't chance it (bike was Focus and they are the only UK stockists, so couldnt sit on one at the LBS)

But if they still accept returns - you would only be £30 out of pocket (+ a lot of hassle) to return it ?

Secteur

so... does it fit?

heathy_76

Spoke go Wiggle yesterday and it's being shipped today hopefully.

heathy_76

Finally after some email ping-pong and many telephone calls my Pinarello arrived last week.
Very happy with the size. The 55 is definitely bigger than a Bianchi 55 but that is what i was aiming for.
Been very luck to buy a bike off the internet without trying it for size first and have it fit do well.

And very, very happy with the bike in general!

Slater

Secteur wrote:

Bear in mind that Wiggle's 30 day risk free test doesn't apply to bikes with discount of 15% or more, so if this is the case then the return will be at your cost.

I ended up not buying a £2k bike from them for this reason - it was 20% reduced (should have been £2.5k) but because they couldn't advise me of the definite correct size and wouldnt offer a free return if it was wrong I just couldn't chance it (bike was Focus and they are the only UK stockists, so couldnt sit on one at the LBS)

Not anymore

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http://www.jejamescycles.co.uk/focus-bp1.html

tonyp71

soslow wrote:

Hi
I ride a FP2 55cm and am six foot but only a 30 inch inside leg.My gues is you will have the seat post uo a long way.I have dropped two spacers from the headset and the bike fits me fine even with my strange shape
I love it btw,tho have changed the wheels and tyres

Hi, just come across this thread and was wondering what wheels/tyres you changed to?
Got my FP2 in july and very pleased with it
Have put conti gp4000s tyres on recently and that made a nice difference.
Cheers in advance for reply.

soslow

Hi Tonyp
I have fitted Planet x model b with Schwalbe ultremo r1 tyres.So far so good approx 700miles with no punctures or issues with wheels.I swapped out the R500 to my Fuji which had some tired Alex rims .Have Tw*tted a few potholes,the roads in north bristol aint good tho havent risked theBristol to Bath cycle path as its covered in glass and thorns

tonyp71

soslow wrote:

Hi Tonyp
I have fitted Planet x model b with Schwalbe ultremo r1 tyres.So far so good approx 700miles with no punctures or issues with wheels.I swapped out the R500 to my Fuji which had some tired Alex rims .Have Tw*tted a few potholes,the roads in north bristol aint good tho havent risked theBristol to Bath cycle path as its covered in glass and thorns

Thanks for that soslow, Will bear those in mind when upgrading, probably be after the winter now.
Cheers