The Pinarello FP2 was designed to be a high performance road bike that is more affordable but still has the inherit genes of any other Pinarello. The shapes of the tubes mimic those of the Dogma but instead Pinarello is using a Triple Butted 7005 T6 Aluminum. Due to the Aluminum Tubing the Pinarello FP2 is stiff, agile, and stable. The frame also features an ONDA Monostay which will add some comfort to those long rides. The Pinarello ONDA Carbon 30HM12K Fork only completes the package making it more stable on steep descents or at high speeds.
The Pinarello FP2 is factory spec'd at an affordable price. It is built ready to ride with Shimano Ultegra components, Pinarello MOST Wheels, and a complete assortment of MOST components.
Strengths: Frame, ride, comfort, and the best looking bike on the market
Weaknesses: Most componentry - Compact crank ok, tyres and saddle are awful
Bottom Line:
Bike a 2009 model and the first bike that I have purchased new and fit to me. I can't really fault the overall quality of the entire package. Took ages to get used to the compact crank (only once or twice looked for that extra cog lately) and the ride quality is superb. Upgraded the wheels from Racing 7 to racing 5s and worth the extra couple of bucks. Downside is the Most tyres and Saddle that it came standard with as they are crap!!!!! Change to Vredestein Tri Comp tyres and the ride improved even more. (saddle change very soon). Stiff frame gives great acceleration and steering is very direct and precise.
Weaknesses: So far: tires as it came equipped with a set of Most brand tires. It was like having a Ferrari with a club store private label set of tires!
Bottom Line:
This is actually a 2010 model. Pinarello has changed the FP2 to a carbon frame. Mine has actually 350 miles on it, being an upgrade from an aluminum Giant OCR3. Being a 210 pound rider, I could feel a positive difference immediately. Just completed a 100 mile ride with +4,500 feet in climbing and descent speeds of +40 mph. It behaved superbly!
Bike Setup: Most brand: rims, compact crank,seat and brakes. Shimano Ultegra: shifters, front and rear derailleurs, 12-25 sprocket. Michelin Ironman tires (Changed as the factory equipped Most brand sucked!).
Strengths: RACE BRED DESIGN-COMPONENT GROUPO-LOOKS AND HANDLES BETTER THAN ANYTHING ELSE AT THIS PRICE!!
Weaknesses: NONE SO FAR
Bottom Line:
2008 PINARELLO FP2,YOU FEEL LIKE YOUR DRIVING A FERRARI WHEN YOU RIDE THIS BIKE,I CANT SAY ENOUGH ABOUT IT.EVERY TIME I STOP RIDING,PEOPLE STOP TO LOOK AND ASK ME HOW I LIKE IT,WITH THE ONDA STAYS AND FORK,HIGHLY MANIPULATED TUBE SHAPES AND HAND PAINT JOB-WHATS NOT TO LIKE!!
Strengths: Great groupset, lovely shifting, light and reliable, hasn't let me down yet. Haven't really changed anything except the saddle on the bike, everything else is great the way it is.
Weaknesses: The most saddle the bike came with was just nasty for me (going numb is very disconcerting) - the Selle Italia Flite on it now is great though. The store also decided to fit it with compact cranks - I could have had that changed when I bought it for free, didn't think it was a good idea but I really with I had, now. Compact cranks are ok, but it does kill my top speed a bit.
Bottom Line:
The bike is actually a 2008 FP2, not sure why only 2007 and older are available in the drop-down list. Clocked up around 2000km so far, lots of little 20-30km rides, some 50-80km rides and the odd 100+ ride. Rode 208km the other day and had no problems with the bike at all. Great for racing around at 30-40km/h, comfy enough to cruise around at 20km/h when I'm feeling less energetic. This is the first road bike I have owned, and the best bike by a loooong way, so perhaps my absolute love of the bike is just because I haven't got anything good to compare against, but it truly is a lovely ride.
Similar Products Used: None - this is really the first high quality road bike I have ridden. In fact, the only other I have ridden is an early-80's era Apollo - no comparison at all.
Bike Setup: Veloce groupset, less cranks (moST, compact cranks - sucky). Selle Italia saddle. Khamsin G3 wheels and GP4000 tyres - works for me. Couple of bottle cages, so I can bring quite a bit of water with me for those long rides down the coast.
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Hi there, guys...can above mention frame stand my weight.
wanna upgrade to full carbon frame but my weight is 110kg,...anybody, the probike shop over here cannot give me a defin Read More »
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