Bike Setup: I have it max with Campy Record 10 through out, Eurus wheels, Speedplay pedals, Aspide saddle, deda bar and newton stem.
Summary: I previously owned a Galileo which I loved, then saved enough to purchase a better frame. The PRINCE is the best frame I've ever owned and it's down right superb! Smooth and responsive, paint fantastic (Fassa Bortolo theme).
Strengths: Everything!!!
Weaknesses: None ...
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Bike Setup: Flite saddle
TTT More Carbon handlebars
Deda Newton Stem
Full Campy Record 10 speed '02
Ksyrium SL's '02
Michelin Pro Race
Thomson post
Summary: I've been dreaming of owning a Pinarello since I was 14. My lust for a Pinarello grew even more with Miguel Indurain's 5 in a row. Then I moved to Santa Cruz and met a friend who had one I could see up close and touch! Much to my surprise there was one for sale in my size at a very good price (relative measure, ask my partner). It's a 2001 in the beautiful blue/black fade built with full Campy Record and Ksyrium SLs. So, I've been riding this "dream" bike for a few months, have about 500 mi of riding, including the Napa Century. It's great. Very responsive.Climbs superbly. Descents are very stable. It's a beautiful machine even just to look at. And it's an even better experience to ride it. It was worth all these years of wait.
Strengths: Italian, need I say more?
Weaknesses: Couldn't afford to buy it sooner--mine not the bike's.
Similar Products Used: Look KG 461, Cannondale CAAD3, Puch Mistral, Peugeot, Serrota Atlanta
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Summary: The bike rode relatively well and had a nice paint job. The bike broke after 9 months. I was pretty diappointed but understanding, these things can happen. My disappointment eventually turned to anger over Pinarellos poor service. 6 months to receive a replacement frame that was the wrong size. In the interim I purchased a Prince SL - the decals are now coming off the top tube on that bike.
Strengths: Nice ride, flashy paint scheme (CAB)
Weaknesses: Within 6 months the frame started to corode around the brake guides on the top tube. After 9 months the right chainstay cracked. Pinarello took 6 months to send a replacement ( I sent them a 56 cm, they sent me back a 55cm)Incompetence like that drives me nuts. Luckily I had purchased a Prince SL when I sent the Prince away. Unfortunately the SL is now having paint problems.
Similar Products Used: Prince SL, De Rosa Cinquanta
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Bike Setup: Full Record, Selle Italia seat, Mavic wheelset
Summary: All I can say is "WOW!!". After living in Italy for a couple of years, got the nerve to go to actual original store. Fell in love with staff and owner measured me personally for my Prince. STELLAR service from Karla, the founders owners daughter.
Strengths: Light, stiff, yet comfortable for both long and short haul. A winner in every aspect.
Weaknesses: Just my aging legs
Similar Products Used: Several other local Italian builders and antiquated old tri-bike
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Summary: this is by far the best ride Iv ever ridden. Iv never enjoyed ridding a bike as much as this one. Supper effient, moderatly light,and great road feel. Loves to climb, and front end very stable on the declines, and razor sharp on the turns. Would not hesitate to recommend this bike.
Strengths: strong, light, zero flex, almost no road vibration.
Weaknesses: none yet.
Similar Products Used: kestrel,cannodale,giant,trek.
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