Colnago C60 Traditional vs Slooping vs Pinarello Dogma F8
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I think i need to update u about my decision.
At the end i had to choose from Bianchi Specialissima (i like how it look like, and that is very light), Pinarello Dogma F8 (i like to climb so i thought that it would be best all around) and Colnago C60 (afraid that wont be stiff enough for climbing).
I realized that i really need to do the good fitting, and also to try to test ride the bikes i was interested in buying.
So i could not find the Specialissima for renting or from friend, but i test ride it Oltre XR2 (same geometry) in 55cm, and find it a bit big.
Then i found Colnago C60 in 55 Trad and have it two days for a test.
Few days later, i traveled to Italy and had a chance to test ride Dogma F8 (51.5) (I test ride this with position based on my Rettul fitting)
All bikes i test ride for at least 130 km ride and at least 1300-1400 meters of climb. Just to let u know the most i like it was C60 and on test ride i found out that is stiff enough and comofortable in same time.
Before planning for Italy trip, i also arrange professional Rettul Fitting with very experienced fitter there (in Udine), and using Rettul Muve.If someone is in that area i definetly recommend him, his web page: http://ctflab.weebly.com/biomechanics.html He put me in new position and also done frame geometry analysis of bikes i was interested in buying. His opinion was that C60 in 50S is best for me, second Dogma F8 (51.5 or 53 depend what i like), so after that i had luck to find 50S in ArtDecor MHRD on stock and didnt have dilemma to buy it.
I decided to assembly by my self (with help from this forum as well viewtopic.php?f=40004&t=13068124&p=19935640#p19935640 ).
First i measure the real weight of the frame and fork, and decide to assembly slowly, all by the book
and to enjoy the process..
Finally few days ago i had a first test ride, and today is third one. It's interesting that every test ride i have at least few PR so seem that fitting definetly was something usefull, and also im finding out even more how good is C60 in every condition.
If someone is interested to try to share my exprience with test rides of all three bikes, also some pictures while assembly of my C60 or real weights, i'll share it with pleasure.
Thanks to everybody trying to help me in this process If someone have dilemma about C60, i will just tell u that is best bike i ever had a chance to ride
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Excellent choice. Although i am slightly biased as i also have a Colnago C60 50s in MHRD!
Done a couple of centuary rides on it now and its amazing in every way - i love it.My winter bike is exactly the same as my summer bike,,, but dirty...0 -
Fudgey wrote:Excellent choice. Although i am slightly biased as i also have a Colnago C60 50s in MHRD!
Done a couple of centuary rides on it now and its amazing in every way - i love it.
Wonderfull bike as i said.. Stiff enough if u like to push the limits, very stable handling and also very comfortable for long ride. And very beautifull.
What kind of bottle cages do u use on ur bike? Im thinking to buy Colnago, but im not sure how well they work with CamelBack 750ml bottles (i ride long rides in hot weather, so i need two of 750ml)0 -
I just used 2x of the Colnago branded black plastic cages. I might look into some carbon ones when i have the spare cash.
One thing i have noticed is that the rear brake cable drags in the frame, does yours do this?
My mate has a 48s C60 (MHBL) and his is fine. From google it appears some people have this, some dont.My winter bike is exactly the same as my summer bike,,, but dirty...0 -
Fudgey wrote:I just used 2x of the Colnago branded black plastic cages. I might look into some carbon ones when i have the spare cash.
One thing i have noticed is that the rear brake cable drags in the frame, does yours do this?
My mate has a 48s C60 (MHBL) and his is fine. From google it appears some people have this, some dont.
I guess the Plastic cages that u have are same shape as carbon one that im planning to purchase. Did u tried some bigger bottles like Camelback podium? How is in term of rattling?
I can not detected any cable drag on my frame.. But if u like please send me some pictures about that, so i can see what exactly u mean about cable drag
EDIT: Ok, i google it and find out what u mean. No, there is no any drag in my frame, also there was no drag at all on my friend C60 55 Trad which i had a chance to ride for two days (and rode on one ride 20km, next day 130 km, so i'll definetly noticed if there was any cable drag)0 -
I have not tried with camelback bottles but a mate uses then and he just uses normal cages as far as i am aware. As for rattling i have not noticed any at all.
RE the cable drag, its where the cable first enters the frame, i took the cable inner out and you can see where it has been rubbing as it has rubbed the coating off the cable. Ill look into this when i get the chance.My winter bike is exactly the same as my summer bike,,, but dirty...0 -
Just throwing in a curve ball. The ultimate fit is tailor made. This is where my savings are heading rather than sending my money abroad:
http://dassi.com/0 -
Tiesetrotter wrote:Just throwing in a curve ball. The ultimate fit is tailor made. This is where my savings are heading rather than sending my money abroad:
http://dassi.com/
I never had a chance to try Dassi, but i tried a lot of others and i can definetly recommend Colnago C60.
Today i rode 194 km, 2300 meters climb, and i can tell u Colnago C60 is best bike i ever had a chance to ride. Also im very satisfied from the fitter, since i feel very comfortable, and in same time i had a lot of power during all ride.
The ride from today after i can definetly comfirm that im satisfied from fitter and bike:
https://www.strava.com/activities/6761825100
