New bike - looking for opinions (update: bike procured - see pg. 4)

[fuzzalow]

Originally Posted by fa63

fuzzalow - Thanks for the picture; I love the look with the 32-spoke wheels (which is what I would use as well).

If I could ask, how is the tire clearance in the rear triangle?

I am not not a convert to the fat tire congregation so I don't know but I can measure or take pictures of the clearance later.

The picture was from a quick n' dirty temporary build so I could try to see if the fit could work. I've since cut down the steerer tube, changed the cages and haven't yet swapped out the crank. I dunno if I'll ever put bling wheels on it though; I don't want the easy speed.

[Kirk007]

Sales guy at the local Pinarello dealer panned the Gan as feeling very dead/wooden as compared to the F8. I wasn't in the market for either; just asking questions. A test ride may be well worth it if it could be arranged.

[fa63]

Originally Posted by fuzzalow

I am not not a convert to the fat tire congregation so I don't know but I can measure or take pictures of the clearance later.

Understood; I was a convert long before they were a fad because of necessity (I am not a skinny fella)...

Some pictures/measurements would still be appreciated though, if you could

[fa63]

Originally Posted by Kirk007

Sales guy at the local Pinarello dealer panned the Gan as feeling very dead/wooden as compared to the F8. I wasn't in the market for either; just asking questions. A test ride may be well worth it if it could be arranged.

Noted, thanks. I might have to check and see if any local dealers have a Gan available for a test ride.

[Clean39T]

What about the Ridley Noah or Helium from CC? I've heard great things about their customer service, so just talking to them about questions and options may be worth it.

Also, if you're handy, what about a Kinesis Aiethein and self-build? Frameset is $600, 105 group for $350, Wheels/tires $200, Finishing Kit $100 - and boom, you're at $1,250 or less with the option to pick what you want?

If you do go for the Pinarello, be sure to go through Active Junky to get 6-8% back..

[EDS]

If both fit get the one you think looks better.

[Elefantino]

I wouldn't buy a complete bike - nor will I sell them - without a test ride.

[icepick_trotsky]

CAAD. The answer is always CAAD.

[stien]

Originally Posted by jwalther

You might want to check out an H1 fit Emonda ALR?

Does not exist.

H1 fit only for the SLR ($$$).

That being said, I enjoy my H2 ALR.

[estilley]

I like those 'Daleys!

But the pinarello looks fun too.


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[tctyres]

Originally Posted by Clean39T

Also, if you're handy, what about a Kinesis Aiethein and self-build? Frameset is $600, 105 group for $350, Wheels/tires $200, Finishing Kit $100 - and boom, you're at $1,250 or less with the option to pick what you want?

Holy carp that frame is inexpensive, and it gets great reviews online.

[fa63]

Originally Posted by Clean39T

Also, if you're handy, what about a Kinesis Aiethein and self-build? Frameset is $600, 105 group for $350, Wheels/tires $200, Finishing Kit $100 - and boom, you're at $1,250 or less with the option to pick what you want?

I almost bought one of those a while back.

I guess I would be considered handy; I typically build them from the frame up and maintain them. That said, weird as it may sound, I don't really want to go through the build process right now. I just want to buy something that I can throw some pedals on, maybe replace a stem and saddle, and go riding

[nash]

Caad - always badass

[tv_vt]

Haven't ridden either of them, but if I was in your shoes, I would start with the Pina and check it out thoroughly, and only if it fails muster, move on next to the C'dale.

Threaded BB on the Pinarello will give you lots of creak-free miles.

[tctyres]

Originally Posted by fa63

I almost bought one of those a while back.

I guess I would be considered handy; I typically build them from the frame up and maintain them. That said, weird as it may sound, I don't really want to go through the build process right now. I just want to buy something that I can throw some pedals on, maybe replace a stem and saddle, and go riding

Oh, I've had my eye out for something like that since I sold my Litespeed frameset. I wasn't trying to sell you that, but I'm interested in your question as well. There was a thread recently on the CAAD 10 and now the CAAD 12. Pinarellos aren't for me, but to each his own. It's whatever gets you riding. Comfort and fit are a part of that.