Exercise Success Story - My New Pegoretti (w/ pics!)
07-27-08, 09:11 PM
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Exercise Success Story - My New Pegoretti (w/ pics!)
About a year and a half ago, my wife threw down the exercise gauntlet, saying that if I could get in better shape, she'd clear me to get a new bike. (Background here: https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...148&highlight= ). After many core exercises and denial of many chocolate cravings, she has proved herself a woman of her word. I took delivery yesterday on my new custom Pegoretti Marcelo. 
I had the frame fitted by Pegoretti himself during a trip to Italy last summer. (He is absolutely delightful, but that's another thread.) The frame measurements were easy enough, but I was at a loss for what to do with the paint. Pegoretti is so well-known for his paint that it would be a shame not to ask him for something special. In the end, I didn't think my limited design skills could compare to his thoughts, so we sent him some photos we took on our vacation to use as inspiration, and told him to follow his muse. The frame below is what came back. I thought Pegoretti was a genius before, and I'm even more certain of that now. I'm extremely happy with it.
Build details:
Frameset: Pegoretti Marcelo custom steel, Chris King headset and Reynolds Ouzo Pro fork
Gruppo: SRAM Red (39-53; 11-26 (the bike currently has an 11-28 I'm going to use in a murderous hill-climbing event in VA in August))
Wheels: Joe Young custom build, with DT Swiss RR 1.1 rims, White Industries hubs, and Super Comp spokes
Tires: Vittoria Open Corsa EVO CX-23 clinchers
Saddle: Koobi Xenon
Seatpost: WR Composite carbon
Stem: Ritchey WCS aluminum (On order. My LBS loaned me the stem in the pics until mine comes in.)
Bars: Ritchey WCS aluminum, anatomic
Pedals: Speedplay X-2
Before the Greek chorus starts ("Flip it, flip it!"), I'm going to switch the stem out for another one with a lower angle that will put the bars lower.
The weight, including cages but not including the seat pack, is 18.03 lbs. Not the lightest bike around, but not bad for a steel frame. Besides, I dropped 15 pounds in my exercise program, so I can spare a little extra frame weight.
I've taken it out for a short spin from the LBS, and it rides wonderfully smoothly, but the beefy chainstays make it extremely responsive and solid-feeling. When I stomp on the pedals, it jumps. I'm planning on a long ride next weekend, and can post a more detailed ride report. I can't wait to get out on this bike!
I had the frame fitted by Pegoretti himself during a trip to Italy last summer. (He is absolutely delightful, but that's another thread.) The frame measurements were easy enough, but I was at a loss for what to do with the paint. Pegoretti is so well-known for his paint that it would be a shame not to ask him for something special. In the end, I didn't think my limited design skills could compare to his thoughts, so we sent him some photos we took on our vacation to use as inspiration, and told him to follow his muse. The frame below is what came back. I thought Pegoretti was a genius before, and I'm even more certain of that now. I'm extremely happy with it.
Build details:
Frameset: Pegoretti Marcelo custom steel, Chris King headset and Reynolds Ouzo Pro fork
Gruppo: SRAM Red (39-53; 11-26 (the bike currently has an 11-28 I'm going to use in a murderous hill-climbing event in VA in August))
Wheels: Joe Young custom build, with DT Swiss RR 1.1 rims, White Industries hubs, and Super Comp spokes
Tires: Vittoria Open Corsa EVO CX-23 clinchers
Saddle: Koobi Xenon
Seatpost: WR Composite carbon
Stem: Ritchey WCS aluminum (On order. My LBS loaned me the stem in the pics until mine comes in.)
Bars: Ritchey WCS aluminum, anatomic
Pedals: Speedplay X-2
Before the Greek chorus starts ("Flip it, flip it!"), I'm going to switch the stem out for another one with a lower angle that will put the bars lower.
The weight, including cages but not including the seat pack, is 18.03 lbs. Not the lightest bike around, but not bad for a steel frame. Besides, I dropped 15 pounds in my exercise program, so I can spare a little extra frame weight.
I've taken it out for a short spin from the LBS, and it rides wonderfully smoothly, but the beefy chainstays make it extremely responsive and solid-feeling. When I stomp on the pedals, it jumps. I'm planning on a long ride next weekend, and can post a more detailed ride report. I can't wait to get out on this bike!
07-27-08, 09:16 PM
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****ing amazing.
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Congratulations! This is a fantastically colorful frame. I hope when you ride it you'll see that the ride even surpasses the appearance.
I have a stock geometry Duende and it absolutely is a magical ride.
I have a stock geometry Duende and it absolutely is a magical ride.
07-27-08, 09:24 PM
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That's awesome. I'd want to uhh frame that frame. I'd be afraid to ride something that cool.
07-27-08, 09:33 PM
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would not ride it regularly. too nice.
07-27-08, 10:12 PM
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fitted by dario in italy, vacation pics for inspiration, and we just had a thread almost 10 pages long about bikes being art or not. that thing is a definitely a piece of art, and hopefully a frame you'll give to your kids one day.
congratulations!
congratulations!
07-27-08, 10:43 PM
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At first I didn't like it, it looked like the frame was vandalized by taggers. But the more you look at it, the more you appreciate it. Well done!
07-27-08, 10:48 PM
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That settles it, this is the first frame I buy after graduation.
By the way; bella! It looks like you were absolutely right in giving the man artistic freedom on your frame.
By the way; bella! It looks like you were absolutely right in giving the man artistic freedom on your frame.
07-27-08, 11:18 PM
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Awesome bike man. Can we see the inspirational photos?
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Thats a very cool frame! At first i thought it looked like something a 5yr old would do, then i realized its more like 'Organized Chaos', there a method to the madness, and i like it.