I think that I made the right decision
03-12-07, 08:31 PM
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I think that I made the right decision
Well, my wife and I have had a long standing deal since we moved into our house almost 7 years ago that when I finished converting our basement to living space that I could get the flat screen tv for the family room. I finally finished the basement, but decided to go with the new bike instead.
I have always dreamed of owning a fine Italian road bike. The Pinarellos have always been high on my list of favorites. So around the begining of the year I got a proper fitting and started to gather some parts. I had my eye on a F4:13 at my LBS and planned to build that. Just before I pulled the trigger I came accross a to good to be true deal on this frame and fork for about the same price as the F4:13. I couldn't pass up the deal. So today I finally got to ride my dream bike and it rides like a dream. TVs will only get better and cheaper, right?
Here are a few pics.
https://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t...e/DSCN2585.jpg
https://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t...e/DSCN2588.jpg
https://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t...e/DSCN2587.jpg
I have always dreamed of owning a fine Italian road bike. The Pinarellos have always been high on my list of favorites. So around the begining of the year I got a proper fitting and started to gather some parts. I had my eye on a F4:13 at my LBS and planned to build that. Just before I pulled the trigger I came accross a to good to be true deal on this frame and fork for about the same price as the F4:13. I couldn't pass up the deal. So today I finally got to ride my dream bike and it rides like a dream. TVs will only get better and cheaper, right?
Here are a few pics.
https://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t...e/DSCN2585.jpg
https://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t...e/DSCN2588.jpg
https://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t...e/DSCN2587.jpg
03-12-07, 08:34 PM
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Screw the flat screen. You chose wisely.
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Absolutely horrid...even worse than Pete's.
j/k
I'm jealous...I wish they made Pinarello's in larger sizes 
j/k
I'm jealous...I wish they made Pinarello's in larger sizes
03-12-07, 08:36 PM
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Originally Posted by the beef
Yes.
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Originally Posted by branman1986
I wish they made Pinarello's in larger sizes
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03-13-07, 03:58 AM
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Great looking bike. Those are cool looking cages what are they?
03-13-07, 04:08 AM
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Originally Posted by clausen
Great looking bike. Those are cool looking cages what are they?
https://www.serfas.com/carbon_cages/CC-1R.shtml
03-13-07, 07:01 AM
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Gorrrrrgeous!
Wait, you mean I can get something for finishing the basement. Other than riding, wasting time on BF, that (finishing our basement .. all by my lonesome) is what I do these days after work.
Nice job!
Nice wheels, by the way
Wait, you mean I can get something for finishing the basement. Other than riding, wasting time on BF, that (finishing our basement .. all by my lonesome) is what I do these days after work.
Nice job!
Nice wheels, by the way
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VERY nice!!!....hubba hubba
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I hate to break it to you, but somebody seriously bent your stays and fork
but seriously, SWEET bike! That's gorgeous and definitely a step up from the TV.
but seriously, SWEET bike! That's gorgeous and definitely a step up from the TV.
03-13-07, 10:06 AM
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Originally Posted by DrPete
Might not be what you had in mind...
03-13-07, 10:16 AM
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As I've told DrPete those F4:13s look like the little brother of a Ferrari F1 race car. Nice choice.
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So much better than a flat screen.
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Originally Posted by jimbud
As I've told DrPete those F4:13s look like the little brother of a Ferrari F1 race car. Nice choice.
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Meh. Looks like you already left it out in the sun too long. The fork AND the seat stays are BOTH melting!
Besides... According to DrPete's thread, you:
Paid too much
got the wrong color
Got the wrong frame material
Got the wrong size
Oh... and it's too good for you. Better just send it to me.
Besides... According to DrPete's thread, you:
Paid too much
got the wrong color
Got the wrong frame material
Got the wrong size
Oh... and it's too good for you. Better just send it to me.
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