Irrational desire to ride a Pinarello Dogma

[lavi]

Originally Posted by Clean39T

Okay, so I tried a 59.5 F10 Disk, 59.5 F10 Rim, 57.5 F8 Rim, and 59.5 K8-S......so of course I still had an itch for a 59.5 F8 Rim, which the Lionel of France says is the juiciest jam..

This one I almost bought myself in the first instance but instead PSA'd over to Lavi back this past summer. It's minty fresh, under 1K mi I suppose. And now it's in my garage - Lavi got that Aethos and wanted to trim things down....and I couldn't say no the second time.

We're having what feels like unseasonably warm temps in Bend for a few days and I was able to get out for a quick 30+ mi romp on it yesterday over my usual loop.

It is everything I remembered the 57.5 F8 to be, just a bit more stable feeling in the larger size for me with my 6'3" self draped over it. Handling is great, jumps when you jump, etc.

But it is really not a great bike for Bend - not for daily-driver duty anyway. A full steel bike like my Sachs with 28mm tires is simply more enjoyable to ride over frost-heaved roads and chunky chipseal - the 4-5% extra speed in some circumstances brought by the improved aerodynamics of the frame and wheels is easily given back in easing up on the pedals over the rougher stuff and/or picking lines more carefully. And that is running 25s on wide rims at moderate pressures. It is a bike I would enjoy riding more back in Portland where there are more swoopy and twisty roads, with some better pavement, and sharp fast climbs that really take advantage of the superbike attributes. For simple enjoyment, I'd choose my Sachs 9 times out 10 for riding where I am now - and when I throw the carbon hoops on the Sachs, I doubt I'll be giving up anything meaningful in terms of speed on the roads I'm riding here.

I still intend to keep it though for special occasion rides and trainer time over the winter. There are some roads and loops here that it will be fun to ride this on, including the climbs on the hill I live on - when doing repeats and 60-min hammerfests. At least that's what I'm thinking so far. It does need Campy though, and some other adjustments. I'm bummed I can't put an SMP on it due to the saddle clamping mechanism, so I need to keep exploring saddle options too.

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Dang that rig looks great! I miss it already. I must not allow myself to be attached though. If someone wants my Aethos, I'll grab it back. Largely kidding. It's such a great bike. If I were ripping Malibu Canyons, that F8 would be the weapon of choice.

[weisan]

Originally Posted by Clean39T

Okay, so I tried a 59.5 F10 Disk, 59.5 F10 Rim, 57.5 F8 Rim, and 59.5 K8-S......so of course I still had an itch for a 59.5 F8 Rim,
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But but but,.,.what 'bout 58.5525 F9.4 Rim front, Disc Rear?

[Elefantino]

OK. I just took the plunge. Now I have some 'splainin' to do.

[jpritchet74]

Originally Posted by Elefantino

OK. I just took the plunge. Now I have some 'splainin' to do.

Welcome to the club!

How do you like it?

[Elefantino]

Originally Posted by pritchet74

Welcome to the club!

How do you like it?

I'll let you know when it arrives. I'm going to put an SMP on it (matching Sky blue, natch).

This is TOTALLY irrational.

[SoCalSteve]

Originally Posted by Elefantino

I'll let you know when it arrives. I'm going to put an SMP on it (matching Sky blue, natch).

This is TOTALLY irrational.

And what was the Ottrott?….

[Elefantino]

Originally Posted by SoCalSteve

And what was the Ottrott?….

Um ... uh ... yeah.

I'm not even done trying to explain THAT one!!!

[Clean39T]

Oooh. Nice pickup. I'm currently scoping another 59.5 F8 - why? Why not!

[Elefantino]

Originally Posted by Clean39T

Oooh. Nice pickup. I'm currently scoping another 59.5 F8 - why? Why not!

Can't take it with you!

[lavi]

These damn threads.

I was just thinking about an F8 on today’s ride.

[Timdog]

Congratulations! I was watching that bike on ebay for the last few weeks. Seemed affordable and set up exactly how I would want it. Just couldn't justify talking the wife into letting me get it. Please report back on how you like it.

[sw3759]

a bit suprised no one has mentioned the upcoming F14 yet..
doesn't look much different than the f12 to be honest.
guessing by the instagram posts 6/24/21 appears to be the official anouncment date

[Elefantino]

The desire is irrational no longer.

I can say that I’m really glad I have this. Totally different ride than the 585, better in some ways, lesser in others, but a perfect complement.

Added the Lizard Skins tape and the SMP saddle. Probably going to put on some Roval or Reynolds carbon wheels to see how it rides with them vs the trusty Shamals.

Plus, I got a matching Sky kit. Because I am, at heart, a Fred.

[AngryScientist]

49 pages and not a peep in 2022!

Is everyone still enjoying their Pinarellos ???

[livesadventure]

Originally Posted by AngryScientist

49 pages and not a peep in 2022!

Is everyone still enjoying their Pinarellos ???

They all traded them in for pegorettis !


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