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embankmentlb
10-03-11, 05:17 PM
The news is Cav wants to keep his S-works.

Commodus
10-03-11, 05:29 PM
Tony Martin too.

Crazy. That's the sort of marketing that works on me.
bobbycorno
10-03-11, 05:42 PM
Like this is anything new. Paint and decals are cheap.

SP
Bend, OR

Commodus
10-03-11, 05:47 PM
Like this is anything new. Paint and decals are cheap.

SP
Bend, OR
Er...maybe you haven't seen a Pinarello lately. Or a Venge. Or a Shiv.
thirdgenbird
10-03-11, 05:50 PM
how bout a venge with a curvy fork...
Commodus
10-03-11, 05:55 PM
You know, right now the greatest GT rider (Contador), the greatest sprinter (Cav), and the greatest TT guy (Martin) are all on Specialized bikes.

And they have the most successful cobbles bike. Huh. All they need to do is get Gilbert on a Tarmac. Or maybe an Allez, given his apparent fondness for aluminum.
wkg
10-03-11, 06:00 PM
I wouldn't ride a Pinarello if they gave it to me for free either.
jibjab1978
10-03-11, 06:05 PM
I wouldn't ride a Pinarello if they gave it to me for free either.

If you want to give me a free bike, I'll ride it. I don't want you to think I'm cheap or anything, but... hey, free bike!
johnny99
10-03-11, 06:39 PM
This is just a rumor that Specialized put out, right?
Commodus
10-03-11, 06:42 PM
This is just a rumor that Specialized put out, right?
It's possible yup.
Shimagnolo
10-03-11, 06:43 PM
I am not riding a Pinarello!

How do you feel about Merlot?
WhetStonez
10-03-11, 06:47 PM
How do you feel about Merlot?

Sideways?
Shimagnolo
10-03-11, 06:49 PM
sideways?:thumb:
bianchi10
10-03-11, 06:49 PM
Id be interested to know if this is this for real.
kbro1986
10-03-11, 06:52 PM
sideways 2
embankmentlb
10-03-11, 07:09 PM
You know, right now the greatest GT rider (Contador), the greatest sprinter (Cav), and the greatest TT guy (Martin) are all on Specialized bikes.

And they have the most successful cobbles bike. Huh. All they need to do is get Gilbert on a Tarmac. Or maybe an Allez, given his apparent fondness for aluminum.
The lion king pulled of the AL win in 2003 I believe.
Commodus
10-03-11, 07:11 PM
Heh, lion king. Best nick name ever?
embankmentlb
10-03-11, 07:13 PM
It was 2002.
CbadRider
10-03-11, 07:15 PM
Moved to Pro from Road.
punkncat
10-03-11, 07:17 PM
I agree with bobbyc....it wouldn't be the first time a rider was on a bike badged something else......IF this isn't a huge publicity stunt.
The talk I heard was that he is going to race for a whole different team in order to stay on the S-W
Commodus
10-03-11, 07:22 PM
I agree with bobbyc....it wouldn't be the first time a rider was on a bike badged something else......IF this isn't a huge publicity stunt.
The talk I heard was that he is going to race for a whole different team in order to stay on the S-W
I don't think anyone is going to mistake this:

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii254/kat82ana/pinarellosky.jpg

for this:

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii254/kat82ana/McLarenVenge.jpg
ilovecycling
10-03-11, 07:39 PM
http://www.atwistedspoke.com/cavendish-to-ride-pinarello-specialized-hybrid/

Seems like a hoax. So instead of just giving in and using the Dogma 2 he's going out of his way to ride a POS Frankenstein bike that he says himself is "f'ed up?" This can't be real. If it is he needs to quit being a little ***** and ride what his sponsors are paying him a lot of money to ride. It's not like they can't get the geometry exactly how he wants it.
Commodus
10-03-11, 08:20 PM
...do you not know that TwistedSpoke is a parody site?
idc
10-03-11, 09:27 PM
I've never understood the thing with Pinarellos. They look ugly to me.
BarracksSi
10-03-11, 09:48 PM
How do you feel about Merlot?

As much as I liked Sideways (I only saw it once, in the theater), that seven-word line outside the bar is the only one I can quote. :D :D
and1homer
10-03-11, 11:50 PM
... the greatest GT rider (Contador) ...

http://www.roadcycling.com/artman2/uploads/2/cadel_evans_yellow_jersey_podium_paris_2_2.jpg

Begs to differ.
embankmentlb
10-04-11, 05:39 AM
If you have ever hear Cav speak, he is one focused individual. He expects the best out of himself & his team. If this rumor is true, and I believe it is, it's a marketing dream for Specialized.
Trsnrtr
10-04-11, 06:32 AM
The news is Cav wants to keep his S-works.

Levi, too.

http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/specialized-helps-leipheimers-decision-to-sign-with-omega-pharma-quick-step
dglevy
10-04-11, 08:01 AM
did anyone notice, after he won in copenhagen, cavendish held up his bike and kissed the top tube? marketing gold...
himespau
10-04-11, 08:06 AM
If you want to give me a free bike, I'll ride it. I don't want you to think I'm cheap or anything, but... hey, free bike!

werd :innocent:
Commodus
10-04-11, 03:57 PM
Begs to differ.
Really?

I mean, are you honestly trying to make the point that Cuddles is a greater GT rider than Contador?
Rotten Bastard
10-04-11, 07:56 PM
^Cadel had a better year.

When Stapleton announced the end of team HTC, I couldn't help thinking how great it would have been if Specialized had become title sponsor for the team, at least until another one could be found. Oh, the possibilities.
Commodus
10-04-11, 09:44 PM
Even that's debatable.
Kind of Blued
10-05-11, 12:07 AM
Agree, as long as Cav pays $18,000 a pop out of pocket. Think he'd crash less?
curiouskid55
10-05-11, 01:13 PM
Next somone will be quoting Broom Wagon.
LemondFanForeve
10-05-11, 07:40 PM
Agree, as long as Cav pays $18,000 a pop out of pocket. Think he'd crash less?

Doubt Cav pays $1.80 out of his pocket for a bike.
Commodus
10-05-11, 10:06 PM
I'm guessing that his latest contract will make $18k seem pretty insignificant.

I'm also pretty sure that Specialized will do a lot more than buy the frame to keep him on the Venge.
chasm54
10-06-11, 01:22 AM
Next somone will be quoting Broom Wagon.

This
LemondFanForeve
10-08-11, 02:31 PM
The news is Cav wants to keep his S-works.

Sorry, Im not understanding the meaning of this thread? So dont ride one..... I dont " get" this. Thanks for sharing......
yellowjeep
10-11-11, 02:59 AM
More news.

http://www.velonation.com/News/ID/10055/Griffiths-says-Sky-will-remain-on-Pinarellos-believes-Cavendish-will-move-to-team.aspx
yellowjeep
10-11-11, 10:39 AM
And boom!

http://road.cc/content/news/45939-mark-cavendish-signs-team-sky
himespau
10-11-11, 11:01 AM
Well, there you go. Not as big of a deal over speciallized as everyone seemed to think.
Rotten Bastard
10-13-11, 06:49 PM
Well, there you go. Not as big of a deal over speciallized as everyone seemed to think.
Sky's contract with Pinarello runs out after next year!
oldbobcat
10-31-11, 09:09 PM
http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii254/kat82ana/McLarenVenge.jpg
The Venge looks like a very aero Sirrus that had a sudden change of heart.
Frosty861
11-03-11, 02:43 PM
For those not familiar with the Sideways reference...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kiOuroHPxRQ
Pug
11-04-11, 07:54 AM
the greatest GT rider (Contador

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xh5luuZUrEc/ThUMgSYCpyI/AAAAAAAAAd4/Elqhxjyz938/s640/IMG_1731.jpg
Commodus
11-12-11, 12:40 AM
I should come in here more often.
Pistard
11-19-11, 05:41 PM
I've never understood the thing with Pinarellos. They look ugly to me.
The ugly one is the Sworks up there, jeez what is that, bring back steel!
ruskko
11-21-11, 02:06 AM
didnt cav have his most successful years on scott?
luxroadie
11-21-11, 04:22 AM
didnt cav have his most successful years on scott?

no