Pinarello FP Due

Willuk
Willuk Posts: 9
edited February 2012 in Road buying advice
I'm looking into getting the new Pinarello FP Due 105. Has anyone had any experiences of Pinarello's in the past?

Thanks.
2012 Pinarello FP Due
2010 Specialized Allez

Comments

  • kingrollo
    kingrollo Posts: 3,198
    Yes - a few years back I had a pinarello surprise. Which was a low end pinarello at the time. Worth every last penny - an absolute monster of a bike - the accleration and stiffness took my breath away the first time I spun the pedals...and it was still get admirring comments many year later.
    There will those who say - youre paying for the name, flashhy paint job. My advice is don't die never having owned a pinarello ......and consider this...I brought mine for £1100 - had it eight years .....sold it for £600

    be sureto post some photos up here of it.
  • Ditto the above, you will not regret buying one. I have an FP2 with full 105 and love it. :D
  • il_principe
    il_principe Posts: 9,155
    I've been riding a Prince since 2008 and it's bloody marvellous.
  • pilot_pete
    pilot_pete Posts: 2,120
    Have an FP3 with Campag. Many upgrades over the last few years - 50mm carbon rims, Chorus shifters and mechs, Fizik Aliante saddle, Speedplay Zero stainless pedals.

    It really does ride well, especially at speed descending and cornering - very sure footed. Always gets admiring comments. I like it a lot.

    I think the framesets seem very good, the kit you fit it out with varies with budget. I took the approach of buying the best bike I could for my budget and then upgrading subsequently as time/money/ wife allowed. I lie, the wife isn't involved! :wink:

    PP
  • kev77
    kev77 Posts: 433
    love my pinarello, upgraded alot as well.

    the only downside to mine is that it is the sky colour scheme get the public turning heads all the time! its a bit daunting when i am huffing and puffing!

    ha!
  • Thanks for your responses everyone. Looks like I can't go wrong and I'm putting the order in as I type.

    I'll post some pictures of the first ride...
    2012 Pinarello FP Due
    2010 Specialized Allez