The Ego has landed (super secret build thread)

[stien]

New build thread here. I'm bad at these I think. I tend to have everything come in at once and together it goes.

This brand doesn't get much love on the forum but I just had to try it out. Julie (Molly47) is super awesome and made it attainable for me so I can put it under my skinny butt for some racing.

Some may remember a thread in which I showed off my questionable taste:

http://forums.thepaceline.net/showthread.php?t=121740

So keep that in mind.

Without further ado, I give you the Dogma Ego!


Yep, one of a hundred made.

My plans are fulcrum racing zeroes, and campy record 10 carbon.

[FastforaSlowGuy]

WTH is that? Chrome appliqué?

[stien]

WTH is that? Chrome appliqué?

Mirrored finish, delicate mirroered finish. I guess the name is because you can see yourself in it.

[ultraman6970]

Some of those al/carbon dogmas came with metallic chrome type of paint jobs, really nice IMO.

Congrats for the new bike :)

[stien]

Some of those al/carbon dogmas came with metallic chrome type of paint jobs, really nice IMO.

Congrats for the new bike :)

Its magnesium/carbon :-)

[FlashUNC]

Those magnesium Pina's are supposed to be stupidly nice bikes. Well done.

[54ny77]

Was it this?

http://forums.thepaceline.net/showthread.php?t=94324

[likebikes]

It's funny seeing this thread after the chinarello thread and the one on chinese rims, frames, etc. :banana:

[spacemen3]

That looks like it's going to be an awesome bike! :beer:

[54ny77]

is that polished magnesium?

[thirdgenbird]

Those magnesium Pina's are supposed to be stupidly nice bikes. Well done.

I would ride it. I think it will need a lot of black parts, but it should look cool. As noted above, I hear they are stellar bikes.

[distanc3]

Look forward to the build!

[cekte]

Nice find! Love that mirror finish magnesium!

[stien]

Was it this?

http://forums.thepaceline.net/showthread.php?t=94324

Jah.





I would ride it. I think it will need a lot of black parts, but it should look cool. As noted above, I hear they are stellar bikes.

Black campy galore. However I bought red spoked racing zeroes before I chose the frame. So silver/red/black theme.

I can't wait to ride it.

[mktng]

Dura ace 7900!

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[bingomck]

That is so cool. Never seen any Pina like that. Needs a disc rear and 808 front for the coffee ride!

[soulspinner]

Sweet. Ive never seen one.

[happycampyer]

Dura ace 7900!

Sent from my SGH-I747M using TapatalkI think that would cause the magnesium to ignite.

[stien]

That is so cool. Never seen any Pina like that. Needs a disc rear and 808 front for the coffee ride!

Yes, this. I'll keep my eyes open on the ever depreciating carbon wheel market.





Sweet. Ive never seen one.

Me too! I just had to have it.

[Joachim]

The burning question... How long before it's for sale? :)

[stien]

The burning question... How long before it's for sale? :)

Funny guy :-D

Realostocally I'll have to uninstall tapatalk from my phone after getting rid of all extraneous gear.

[Joachim]

It might be my size, so..... PM me in about a month.

[binxnyrwarrsoul]

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[stien]

I didn't expect to like it either but its pretty epic. There's no way I can be serious riding it so I'm going to have to go out every time with waxed legs, campy cap, and fluorescent shoe covers. Maybe even a moustache.

[binxnyrwarrsoul]

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[stien]

And some Briko Zen's!! Go full celebrity incognito! King SS cages going on that bad boy?

I was thinking some of those POC one piece lens shades but chyea.

And I had bought the kings when I thought I was going to pimp my steel bike, so not sure yet. Do you think it will look OK?

[binxnyrwarrsoul]

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[thirdgenbird]

I was thinking some of those POC one piece lens shades but chyea.

And I had bought the kings when I thought I was going to pimp my steel bike, so not sure yet. Do you think it will look OK?

You buy those cages out from under me and then say this? ;)

From an honest perspective, I think that frame would be best served with something like black elite patao cages.

[sante pollastri]

Congrats,one of the best Pinarello ever.

[oldpotatoe]

Congrats,one of the best Pinarello ever.

Horizontal top tube!!

DOH..

[thirdgenbird]

Funny, that appears to be an elite patao

[sante pollastri]

Horizontal top tube!!

DOH..

I see,I ride everything,all materials,groups and geometries,and this is a masterpiece.

[stien]

You buy those cages out from under me and then say this? ;)

From an honest perspective, I think that frame would be best served with something like black elite patao cages.

I put the kings on and like them for now.

I just got record 10 ultra carbon levers, record titanium RD, chain and centaur cassette in the mail!

Campy imported from Sweden :-D Bjorn rocks.

[gianni]

Congrats on the frame! You will love the ride. I had a mag dogma a while back and regret thinning the herd. The chrome is magnifico! More build pics please?

[binxnyrwarrsoul]

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[kramnnim]

Wow...

[ericssonboi]

I think I may be in love

[tiretrax]

That's a goregeous bike. I think a pair of red elite cages would look good with red bar tape, but then, my wife hates my fashion sense.

[stien]

Congrats on the frame! You will love the ride. I had a mag dogma a while back and regret thinning the herd. The chrome is magnifico! More build pics please?

Thanks! I'll try. Fortunately for us, unfortunately for you guys, we cancelled our web service. Lots more saddle time (excess of 150 miles a week) but horrible los res pics.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/25/esydyjud.jpg





That's a goregeous bike. I think a pair of red elite cages would look good with red bar tape, but then, my wife hates my fashion sense.

I was thinking red as well. Spokes on the racing zeroes will be red. I have black tape for now. Lizard skin, stuff lasts forever. Have had a roll last me like 5 rewraps so far.

The kings are growing on me.

[thirdgenbird]

King cages do look pretty nice.

There is a pair of serfas carbon cages in the classifieds. They have a bit of red. May work nicely

[stien]

King cages do look pretty nice.

There is a pair of serfas carbon cages in the classifieds. They have a bit of red. May work nicely

I just messaged about them. They would look better. Esp with red accent wheels. Red bar tape when the black wears out in three years.

[thirdgenbird]

Let me know if you part with those cages.

[AngryScientist]

i'll tell you stein, that is one cool bike. very different and unique. i think you're going to have a lot of good miles on that sweet ride. enjoy it, cant wait to see it fully built!

[stien]

Let me know if you part with those cages.

Very likely that they will grace my painted steel bike that will be reborn from ghetto racer into matching painted fender, dt shifted, rolls saddle wearing, period correctish road bike that I don't really have a use for but is awesome anyway.




i'll tell you stein, that is one cool bike. very different and unique. i think you're going to have a lot of good miles on that sweet ride. enjoy it, cant wait to see it fully built!

Thanks! It's hands down the most blingtastic thing to ever grace my garage. Its killing me to keep walking past it and not being able to ride it yet.

[ceolwulf]

That is wicked hot.


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[thirdgenbird]

Very likely that they will grace my painted steel bike that will be reborn from ghetto racer into matching painted fender, dt shifted, rolls saddle wearing, period correctish road bike that I don't really have a use for but is awesome anyway.

Do you still have the 600 stem and post? Sounds like you will have two hot bikes.

[ultraman6970]

Mag??? wow... never heard about those pinarellos, congrats to the op ;)

[binxnyrwarrsoul]

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[stien]

Nice. I bought those serfas ones too.

[thirdgenbird]

Thanks binx


I think the serfas ones will work well here

[stien]

Just Ebayed a super record 11 crank for this beast.

[thirdgenbird]

Sweet.

I think you may have the opportunity for two appearances with one build.

Option A (Tdf)
The fulcrum zeros, black tires, and the serfas cages

Option B (spring classic)
Silver hubs/spokes to black or ceramic rims, tan tires, and the king cages

[stien]

I think you're right. Going with A for now but a nemesis wheelset would be pisser eventually.

[4Rings6Stars]

Nice score, Alex. Slick frame and sounds like you have a nice build coming together too.

Is the frame the same finish as the fork/stays or is it gold and they are silver?

[stien]

Thanks dude. The finish is supposed to be the same but it changed on the magnesium compared to the carbon seat stays and fork. Its silver with nothing to reflect but def looks more gold most of the time.

[themashlife]

She's a beauty but idk what grouppo I'd put on it

[stien]

She's a beauty but idk what grouppo I'd put on it

You mean other than the obvious choice of record 10 carbon? :-D

[dvancleve]

Hey stein, could you please post a pic of the dropouts? My eBay Dogma FP arrived yesterday and I was surprised to see the adjuster screws. I am pretty pay sure mine are missing the little knob heads...

Thanks, Doug

[stien]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/02/eguzavar.jpg

Yep. Adjusters!

D yourself a favor and ride the thing asap. Today was my second ride and it's absolutely magnificent.

I know, I owe the thread pics and a review.

[stien]

Okay here are some pics of the finished product. Yes the seat angle changes between the two. Showing off the sometimes gold finish. I'm convinced its all about what it's reflecting.



I'm so happy with the component choices. This is my second ever campy bike, as I typically use shimano.

As for the ride quality? Just incredible. Even with 23s (25s will be tight) it's gentle over all but the most heinous of potholes. Somehow there is simultaneously no power robbing flex (something I'm really noticing my old frame had), but comfortable as all getout. It's super stable at speed, but I can whip it around corners and dodge road imperfections like a much twitchier bike. All of my rides with it so far have been hammerfests.

I can't wait to race it. Wells ave was cancelled this week but maybe next.

Of course this is the most ridiculous bike ever, but I'm really looking forward to not trolling the classifieds as much. There really isn't anywhere to go from here :-) I'm thinking this could be the one!

My only qualm is that the upper bearing cover is proprietary. I want to get lower but can't. Might have to machine the thing down...

[hockeybike]

Need to go lower? -17 stem. DUH!

[malbecman]

Wow, what a beauty! Talk about a pimp-mobile. Live it up and enjoy!

[thirdgenbird]

It turned out great. I'm not sure I've seen another bike wear those wheels as well. Probably because they are too loud for most frames. On this they mute things ;)

[hida yanra]

glad to see this bike come together so well (:
Congrats :hello:

[MadeinGermany]

Awesome. Absolutely awesome.

[stien]

Thanks guys. Just did some hill repeats and destroyed my best times. Had to ride home with a creaky BB though. Crank bolt is tight, must be the cups. I didn't loctite them, didn't have any at the time.

[dvancleve]

Nice :)

Is this a 55cm, and what is your saddle height in the pics?

Thanks, Doug

[Jack Crank]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/03/uhepana6.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/03/te2y4e5u.jpg



This may be the most gauche, gaudy, ridiculous bike I've ever seen.

Oh my god it's perfect I want one yessssssss... Bravo sir! You've done fantastically.

:hello:

[stien]

Nice :)

Is this a 55cm, and what is your saddle height in the pics?

Thanks, Doug

54.5 toptube, 53 seattube, 69.5-70cm saddle.





This may be the most gauche, gaudy, ridiculous bike I've ever seen.

Oh my god it's perfect I want one yessssssss... Bravo sir! You've done fantastically.

:hello:

Thank you! My thoughts exactly :-)


An update on the creak. The faulty keo pedal thread had me checking mine. Pedal body cracked. Lucky I'm not in the hospital. Imagine if it fell off while I was wailing away on some hills. Ordered a Ti set to replace the chromo! I'm also still fighting with my saddle position, angle, height from the bars. I may end up with the aforementioned -17* stem. I'm not a huge fan of my short legs!

[oldpotatoe]

Thanks guys. Just did some hill repeats and destroyed my best times. Had to ride home with a creaky BB though. Crank bolt is tight, must be the cups. I didn't loctite them, didn't have any at the time.

I see you found the creak to be the pedal but...threaded BB right? DO NOT glue(loctite) those cups in...you may never get them out. Grease, Teflon tape, torque, grease inside cups, around bearings, clip in place, wavy washer...is the key to no noise.

[stien]

I see you found the creak to be the pedal but...threaded BB right? DO NOT glue(loctite) those cups in...you may never get them out. Grease, Teflon tape, torque, grease inside cups, around bearings, clip in place, wavy washer...is the key to no noise.

Thanks for the info! I did everything except Teflon tape. We'll see what happens.

I'm loving the ceramic bearings.

[hockeybike]

Maybe some gold shamal ultras? Just for a totally over the top look. I'm loving this bike.

[oldpotatoe]

Thanks for the info! I did everything except Teflon tape. We'll see what happens.

I'm loving the ceramic bearings.

Lotsa grease around bearings too..even ceramic.

[jh_on_the_cape]

I have fondled this bike in person. I did not know about this build thread until now, though. It looks great in person, although I did not think it was gold colored...
The main problem with this bike is that it's too small for me.

Ride safely! Let me know if you want to head out some time. Dirt or road. I might do a day trip to the Vineyard after MMA ends but before my kids' school ends. Weekday trip.

[dvancleve]

54.5 toptube, 53 seattube, 69.5-70cm saddle.

Interesting... So it matches these measurements for a 53cm?

http://lib.store.yahoo.net/lib/glorycycles/pinpro09geo.jpg

It looks about the same size as the FP I got, which is a 55cm...

Thanks, Doug

[54ny77]

i might suggest a matching cold weather kit.

http://www.dhresource.com/albu_421331568_00-1.0x0/gold-dust-wrestling-golddust-lycra-body-suit.jpg

[stien]

I have fondled this bike in person. I did not know about this build thread until now, though. It looks great in person, although I did not think it was gold colored...
The main problem with this bike is that it's too small for me.

Ride safely! Let me know if you want to head out some time. Dirt or road. I might do a day trip to the Vineyard after MMA ends but before my kids' school ends. Weekday trip.




Weekdays are tough, mainly rides at 4:30-7 but yeah it would be fun to ride.


Interesting... So it matches these measurements for a 53cm?

http://lib.store.yahoo.net/lib/glorycycles/pinpro09geo.jpg

It looks about the same size as the FP I got, which is a 55cm...

Thanks, Doug

Doug,

Hard to hit the middle of the the tubes but the ST CTC is more like 54 actually. No clue on the sizing of the beast.

[dvancleve]

Doug,

Hard to hit the middle of the the tubes but the ST CTC is more like 54 actually. No clue on the sizing of the beast.

Thanks again. Easiest thing to measure is the head tube, that is how I determined mine is not the 54cm I thought it was...

Doug

[stien]

Thanks again. Easiest thing to measure is the head tube, that is how I determined mine is not the 54cm I thought it was...

Doug

Ok will do that when I get home. Iirc its around 150?

[SpokeValley]

That's magnificent! I had not heard of this bike before this thread.

I'm metallurgically challenged, though. How in the world does one weld magnesium?

[dvancleve]

Ok will do that when I get home. Iirc its around 150?

Thanks stien :) Just off the top of my head, the head tube lengths are roughly 140/150/160 for 53/54/55cm frames. Mine is a 55cm and the head tube is 162mm or something like that... Doug

[tuscanyswe]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/03/uhepana6.jpg

Thats a rare and very nice bike you built there! I have never seen one of these before. Looks great!

[stien]

Thanks stien :) Just off the top of my head, the head tube lengths are roughly 140/150/160 for 53/54/55cm frames. Mine is a 55cm and the head tube is 162mm or something like that... Doug

So I got 156. I just dont know.
Same thing happened to the r3 frame I bought. Doesn't match a chart but fits the gf very well.






Thats a rare and very nice bike you built there! I have never seen one of these before. Looks great!

Thanks, and thanks for the record parts!

[stien]

So I'm getting a 3t red stripe stem for this, -17* to help the fit. Bars are way too close with the seat at the right height from the pedals.

I'm also regretting the silver seatpost. I imagine these things are a special diameter and would cost an arm and/or leg to get a black one.

[stien]

I decided to go with a long ass stem to make it fit (and it does)!

[soulspinner]

Looks like you can get pretty low on that thing......:hello:

[4Rings6Stars]

The burning question... How long before it's for sale? :)

Funny guy :-D

Realostocally I'll have to uninstall tapatalk from my phone after getting rid of all extraneous gear.

It might be my size, so..... PM me in about a month.

You guys strike a deal yet? :p


Alex you turn over bikes and parts like nobody I have ever seen. Settle down man and just ride!

[stien]

I ride about 160-170 miles a week on average. Still finding the gear line.

[maverick_1]

Is this the same exact frame??

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Pinarello-Dogma-Ego-Magnesium-Frameset-Frame-/151400398867?pt=US_Bicycles_Frames&hash=item23402ac013

[stien]

Wow. I sold it for a lot less. And the current owner is not disclosing huge paint damage on the back of the seat tube.

[maverick_1]

Hmm..wondering if the current owner a fellow Paceliner?

[Joachim]

Super flipper!

[happycampyer]

That's an ambitious asking price.

[ik2280]

I saw this bike on Craigslist about a month ago (can't remember for sure) and asked the guy if he got it from stein on Paceline. He seemed very disgruntled, was upset with the frame and said he was going to tell his full story on the forum, but wouldn't tell me what happened.

Seems strange to complain about the deal, then turn around and try to flip it for lots of $$$ almost immediately, but what do I know...

Still dig this frame.

[stien]

I saw this bike on Craigslist about a month ago (can't remember for sure) and asked the guy if he got it from stein on Paceline. He seemed very disgruntled, was upset with the frame and said he was going to tell his full story on the forum, but wouldn't tell me what happened.



Seems strange to complain about the deal, then turn around and try to flip it for lots of $$$ almost immediately, but what do I know...



Still dig this frame.


Everybody's got a story to tell. Buyer left fully aware of paint issues, and I told him to let me know if it turned out to be confirmed fake by the pin dealer. It's real.

[ik2280]

Yeah, I'm definitely not trying to say that you didn't disclose the paint issue!

He seemed sketchy, and the fact that he wouldn't articulate his complaints was pretty bizarre, I thought at the time. He was "only" asking $2500 on Craigslist, IIRC.