Pinarello FP3 vs. Trek Madone 5.2
06-18-14, 01:03 AM
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Pinarello FP3 vs. Trek Madone 5.2
Last winter I shipped my nice road bike, a 48cm 2009 Cervelo RS with SRAM Force, to my college on the East Coast. I'm back on the West Coast for the summers and one month in the winter, and I need a road bike. I was hoping I could get some advice here.
I raced in the spring for my college - both crit and RR - and absolutely loved it. I only raced intro in three races, however next year I'd be training in the winter and seriously competing. Because shipping the bike back and forth each summer would be about $400 or more over the course of 4 years, I figure it would be easier and more financially sound to buy a bike on this coast and keep the $400 in equity, and I can sell a bike when I graduate.
This would be my only bike on the West Coast. I'd be looking to do mostly 20-30 mile recreational rides, as well as bike 17 miles roundtrip to my office, as many 60 mile rides that I can get in and possibly a few races. I see my current Cervelo RS as my race bike that I'll keep on the East Coast.
1. What kind of bike do you think I should buy, and should I keep my Cervelo RS on the East Coast?
If I plan to race semi-seriously in college, would it be better to ship my Cervelo to the West Coast and buy an even nicer bike for racing? Right now I'm thinking probably not?
2. I can buy a 2009 Pinarello FP3 with 105 for $1600, which I believe is either a 44cm or a 47cm, or a 47cm 2010 Trek Madone WSD with Ultegra. (Pinarello Pinarello Onda FPK Carbon Monocoque 30HM 12K | eBay and Madone 2010 Trek 5 1 WSD 47 Cm | eBay).
I have also considered a new 49cm 2014 Specialized Allez with 105 ($1500) that I found excitingly stiff but also harsh on rough pavement, as well as a 48cm 2012 Cannondale Supersix Fem with Ultegra ($1900) but missed the chance to buy, a 48cm 2014 Ridley Fenix with Ultegra and I've considered splurging on a 44cm 2014 Pinarello Razha with 105 ($2450 plus tax). These come from a mix of LBS, ebay and Craigslist.
My ideal price point is $1500 - $2000.
What's your advice?
And are there other bikes I should be looking at?
I raced in the spring for my college - both crit and RR - and absolutely loved it. I only raced intro in three races, however next year I'd be training in the winter and seriously competing. Because shipping the bike back and forth each summer would be about $400 or more over the course of 4 years, I figure it would be easier and more financially sound to buy a bike on this coast and keep the $400 in equity, and I can sell a bike when I graduate.
This would be my only bike on the West Coast. I'd be looking to do mostly 20-30 mile recreational rides, as well as bike 17 miles roundtrip to my office, as many 60 mile rides that I can get in and possibly a few races. I see my current Cervelo RS as my race bike that I'll keep on the East Coast.
1. What kind of bike do you think I should buy, and should I keep my Cervelo RS on the East Coast?
If I plan to race semi-seriously in college, would it be better to ship my Cervelo to the West Coast and buy an even nicer bike for racing? Right now I'm thinking probably not?
2. I can buy a 2009 Pinarello FP3 with 105 for $1600, which I believe is either a 44cm or a 47cm, or a 47cm 2010 Trek Madone WSD with Ultegra. (Pinarello Pinarello Onda FPK Carbon Monocoque 30HM 12K | eBay and Madone 2010 Trek 5 1 WSD 47 Cm | eBay).
I have also considered a new 49cm 2014 Specialized Allez with 105 ($1500) that I found excitingly stiff but also harsh on rough pavement, as well as a 48cm 2012 Cannondale Supersix Fem with Ultegra ($1900) but missed the chance to buy, a 48cm 2014 Ridley Fenix with Ultegra and I've considered splurging on a 44cm 2014 Pinarello Razha with 105 ($2450 plus tax). These come from a mix of LBS, ebay and Craigslist.
My ideal price point is $1500 - $2000.
What's your advice?
And are there other bikes I should be looking at?
06-19-14, 08:20 AM
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You can probably get a 4 series Madone in your price range (or just very slightly out of it) if you shop a bit. I was in the market last year this time and saw several outgoing models around 2k. This is probably true regarding any of the more easily available bike brands (Spec, Cannondale, Giant, etc.). Giants in particular are priced very well.
I would not go with the FP3 from 2009 since I wouldn't recommend purchasing a used carbon frame but that's just my own opinion. If you are willing to go up to the $2500 range and don't mind ordering online Competitive Cyclist has some real nice Italian bikes for a good price. They have an excellent reputation and a very popular online fitting guide. They have a Wilier Izoard 105 for $1999. Looks like a sweet bike. Their best deal is on the Wilier GTS with 11 speed Ultegra for $2599 but I do not believe they have your size.
I would not go with the FP3 from 2009 since I wouldn't recommend purchasing a used carbon frame but that's just my own opinion. If you are willing to go up to the $2500 range and don't mind ordering online Competitive Cyclist has some real nice Italian bikes for a good price. They have an excellent reputation and a very popular online fitting guide. They have a Wilier Izoard 105 for $1999. Looks like a sweet bike. Their best deal is on the Wilier GTS with 11 speed Ultegra for $2599 but I do not believe they have your size.
06-19-14, 11:20 AM
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Last winter I shipped my nice road bike, a 48cm 2009 Cervelo RS with SRAM Force, to my college on the East Coast. I'm back on the West Coast for the summers and one month in the winter, and I need a road bike. I was hoping I could get some advice here.
I raced in the spring for my college - both crit and RR - and absolutely loved it. I only raced intro in three races, however next year I'd be training in the winter and seriously competing. Because shipping the bike back and forth each summer would be about $400 or more over the course of 4 years, I figure it would be easier and more financially sound to buy a bike on this coast and keep the $400 in equity, and I can sell a bike when I graduate.
This would be my only bike on the West Coast. I'd be looking to do mostly 20-30 mile recreational rides, as well as bike 17 miles roundtrip to my office, as many 60 mile rides that I can get in and possibly a few races. I see my current Cervelo RS as my race bike that I'll keep on the East Coast.
1. What kind of bike do you think I should buy, and should I keep my Cervelo RS on the East Coast?
If I plan to race semi-seriously in college, would it be better to ship my Cervelo to the West Coast and buy an even nicer bike for racing? Right now I'm thinking probably not?
2. I can buy a 2009 Pinarello FP3 with 105 for $1600, which I believe is either a 44cm or a 47cm, or a 47cm 2010 Trek Madone WSD with Ultegra. (Pinarello Pinarello Onda FPK Carbon Monocoque 30HM 12K | eBay and Madone 2010 Trek 5 1 WSD 47 Cm | eBay).
I have also considered a new 49cm 2014 Specialized Allez with 105 ($1500) that I found excitingly stiff but also harsh on rough pavement, as well as a 48cm 2012 Cannondale Supersix Fem with Ultegra ($1900) but missed the chance to buy, a 48cm 2014 Ridley Fenix with Ultegra and I've considered splurging on a 44cm 2014 Pinarello Razha with 105 ($2450 plus tax). These come from a mix of LBS, ebay and Craigslist.
My ideal price point is $1500 - $2000.
What's your advice?
And are there other bikes I should be looking at?
I raced in the spring for my college - both crit and RR - and absolutely loved it. I only raced intro in three races, however next year I'd be training in the winter and seriously competing. Because shipping the bike back and forth each summer would be about $400 or more over the course of 4 years, I figure it would be easier and more financially sound to buy a bike on this coast and keep the $400 in equity, and I can sell a bike when I graduate.
This would be my only bike on the West Coast. I'd be looking to do mostly 20-30 mile recreational rides, as well as bike 17 miles roundtrip to my office, as many 60 mile rides that I can get in and possibly a few races. I see my current Cervelo RS as my race bike that I'll keep on the East Coast.
1. What kind of bike do you think I should buy, and should I keep my Cervelo RS on the East Coast?
If I plan to race semi-seriously in college, would it be better to ship my Cervelo to the West Coast and buy an even nicer bike for racing? Right now I'm thinking probably not?
2. I can buy a 2009 Pinarello FP3 with 105 for $1600, which I believe is either a 44cm or a 47cm, or a 47cm 2010 Trek Madone WSD with Ultegra. (Pinarello Pinarello Onda FPK Carbon Monocoque 30HM 12K | eBay and Madone 2010 Trek 5 1 WSD 47 Cm | eBay).
I have also considered a new 49cm 2014 Specialized Allez with 105 ($1500) that I found excitingly stiff but also harsh on rough pavement, as well as a 48cm 2012 Cannondale Supersix Fem with Ultegra ($1900) but missed the chance to buy, a 48cm 2014 Ridley Fenix with Ultegra and I've considered splurging on a 44cm 2014 Pinarello Razha with 105 ($2450 plus tax). These come from a mix of LBS, ebay and Craigslist.
My ideal price point is $1500 - $2000.
What's your advice?
And are there other bikes I should be looking at?
