New Bike (Updated)

il_principe
il_principe Posts: 9,155
edited May 2012 in Commuting chat
Picked up the latest addition to my stable this afternoon, a Pinarello Dogma2 with Record EPS:

Here's a quick snap. Will fettle for a week or so before getting the steerer cut down. Bottle cages are on order!

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Rode it back through Richmond Park, so gave EPS a quick going over. So far, very impressed. Will head out tomorrow morning for a proper shakedown.

Suffice to say I am a very happy man this evening. :D
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  • Initialised
    Initialised Posts: 3,047
    Very nice, you've just irritated my N+1 itch.
    I used to just ride my bike to work but now I find myself going out looking for bigger and bigger hills.
  • Yukirin
    Yukirin Posts: 231
    very noice!
    Looks like one that will stick in on head, too, so may actually clock you around the park on it.
  • tailwindhome
    tailwindhome Posts: 19,333
    You see "New Bike" thread. You see "Il Principe". You know it's going to be quality.

    Great looking bike. Enjoy your maiden voyage but be back by 5.15. There's a match on.
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  • UndercoverElephant
    UndercoverElephant Posts: 5,796
    That is very nice indeed. Congratulations, Sir.
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  • SimonAH
    SimonAH Posts: 3,730
    Mmmmm I like that, what's your postcode and shed address?
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  • cjcp
    cjcp Posts: 13,345
    Nice and stealthy. Lovely.

    Have you adjusted your wardrobe accordingly?
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  • veronese68
    veronese68 Posts: 27,770
    Excellent, glad you got it before the weekend. Looks good.
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  • bigmat
    bigmat Posts: 5,134
    Very nice, be interested to hear how you get on with the EPS.
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  • greg66_tri_v2.0
    greg66_tri_v2.0 Posts: 7,172
    That is pretty nice looking, I have to admit.

    But.

    The alu brake tracks. They leap out. They scratch my eyes.

    You need tubs, or carbon clinchers.

    Trust me on this. You know deep down I am right.

    ETA: WTF is that fcuking stick doing on the ground centre shot?
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  • Initialised
    Initialised Posts: 3,047
    Greg66 wrote:
    That is pretty nice looking, I have to admit.

    But.

    The alu brake tracks. They leap out. They scratch my eyes. ?
    Yup, you need discs
    I used to just ride my bike to work but now I find myself going out looking for bigger and bigger hills.
  • Ben6899
    Ben6899 Posts: 9,686
    That is a lovely bike, good sir.

    Pinarello, Campagnolo... what's not to like. :)

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  • il_principe
    il_principe Posts: 9,155
    Greg66 wrote:
    That is pretty nice looking, I have to admit.

    But.

    The alu brake tracks. They leap out. They scratch my eyes.

    You need tubs, or carbon clinchers.

    Trust me on this. You know deep down I am right.

    ETA: WTF is that fcuking stick doing on the ground centre shot?

    I know. Budget would'nt stretch to new wheels as well. Now saving for a set of Enve or Zipp and will purchase later this or early next year depending!
  • Canny Jock
    Canny Jock Posts: 1,051
    Bora's would look great on that, especially the dark label ones to match the frame.
  • il_principe
    il_principe Posts: 9,155
    Sadly the Boras only come in Tub form and i want clinchers.
  • jonny_trousers
    jonny_trousers Posts: 3,588
    Bellissima!

    You are going to have every would-be-Lance in Richmond Park desperately trying to pass you when you're on that thing, though.
  • rolf_f
    rolf_f Posts: 16,015
    What's this?! An all black Pinarello? Are Pinarello taking on the Chinese fakers by faking fake Pinarellos now! I like that! I never thought I'd see a real Pinarello in stealth mode though......
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  • il_principe
    il_principe Posts: 9,155
    Jonny_Trousers wrote:
    Bellissima!

    You are going to have every would-be-Lance in Richmond Park desperately trying to pass you when you're on that thing, though.

    Not too concerned about that, my speed round RP isn't too bad, so hopefully I won't get shamed badly! Also the stealth nature means people might not notice what I'm riding anyway... :?
  • mrc1
    mrc1 Posts: 852
    Very nice - love the stealth look. You'll hav to be well dressed whenever you ride that though - no royal blue Endura jacket :oops:
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  • DrLex
    DrLex Posts: 2,142
    Schmart! And looks as smoooooth as the infant Jebus in velvet pantaloons.
    Rolf F wrote:
    What's this?! An all black Pinarello? Are Pinarello taking on the Chinese fakers by faking fake Pinarellos now! I like that! I never thought I'd see a real Pinarello in stealth mode though......

    +1 on carbon rims to get the Hotblack "none blacker" effect.
    Wonder when the battery packs will be offered in a more discrete location (e.g. seat post)?
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  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,064
    Level that saddle.

    That is all ...
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  • stuaff
    stuaff Posts: 1,736
    Looks fantastic!
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  • Wrath Rob
    Wrath Rob Posts: 2,918
    Nice. Very nice. Looking forwards to seeing it in the carbon at some point.
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  • il_principe
    il_principe Posts: 9,155
    itboffin wrote:
    Level that saddle.

    That is all ...

    Already done my friend.
  • supersonic
    supersonic Posts: 82,708
    I'm not into road bikes, and don't care much for looks: but that looks bloody amazing!
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  • okgo
    okgo Posts: 4,368
    Proper bike that. Although I prefer Shimano.
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  • veronese68
    veronese68 Posts: 27,770
    You moved the lump of wood for Greg I see. How was the ride around the park today?
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  • il_principe
    il_principe Posts: 9,155
    okgo wrote:
    Proper bike that. Although I prefer Shimano.

    Ah now you see only someone who's never experienced the joys of Chorus/Record would say that. :D
  • the_fuggler
    the_fuggler Posts: 1,228
    Fabulous. My wife is giving me the 'you're looking at something online that you shouldn't be' look that is normally reserved for, er, other stuff...
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  • veronese68
    veronese68 Posts: 27,770
    The Fuggler wrote:
    Fabulous. My wife is giving me the 'you're looking at something online that you shouldn't be' look that is normally reserved for, er, other stuff...
    Well that certainly is bike, er, other stuff.
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  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,064
    Enjoy it all you can before the pitter patter of tiny IP feet become too much for Mrs IP to bare without, won't be long.

    Carbon & electronics are child friendly right?

    Perhaps you should tilt that saddle up a bit more.
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