Pinarello Prince LS

Price Paid:  $4500.00 at Pavan Cycle

Favorite Ride:
Pinarello Prince

Bike Setup:
Full Dura ace Groupo, Flite TransAms Saddle, Look Pedal, Mavic Cosmic Elite

Summary:
Best Bike I have ever ridden,, its like driving a Ferrarri

Strengths:
great in cornering, very responsive to every pedal stroke

Weaknesses:
nothing, absolutely nothing

Similar Products Used:
Pinarello Paris

Price Paid:  $5700.00 at Edwardes (Camberwell

Favorite Ride:
Pinarello Prince LS

Bike Setup:
Aliante Saddle, Ksyrium SL wheels, Full record Group set, Carbon cranks, Royce Gold bottom bracket, Time stem, Pinarello Carbon Bars, Time impact Pedals, Vitoria Tyres, All titaniun cassette

Summary:
This bike doesn't compare to any of the hundreds of others I have riden, without doubt the Prince LS is by far the liveliest of them all (even though I thought it would be impossible to better the standard prince). The upgraded tubing makes a significant difference to the ride quality, being stiffer but without sacrificing comfort. The integral head set, carbon rear end and carbon forks makes for a muscular, lean machine whilst not going too OTT. The Prince LS is a perfect blend of technology and true Italian style. After a year's ownership my enthusiasm for this bike is still as strong as ever.

Strengths:
Light, ridgid and accelerates like no other bike I have ever ridden. The ride is smooth and comfortable, totally fulfilling my expectations

Weaknesses:
Finding insurance....

Similar Products Used:
Standard pinarello prince/Opera, and Colnago Master olympic/Dream

Price Paid:  $1789.00 at Malaysia

Bike Setup:
Prince Frame
HED ALPS wheels
FSA Team carbon cranks
Shimano Dura Ace groupset
3T ZeppXL bars and stem
Regal saddle
Conti GP3000 tires

Summary:
I also own the Normal Prince. Very smooth ride and turns well. Well worth the $$$$.

Strengths:
Cheap for a Italian frame.

Weaknesses:
Paint chips easily

Similar Products Used:
Giant ONCE TCR