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12-01-04, 09:40 PM
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Originally Posted by slvoid
I don't get it, is it just the paint job on the Ego that makes it different from the normal Dogma?
Originally Posted by Competitive Cyclist
The frame, in fact, is a standard Dogma, built from Dedacciai's AK61 Magnesium tubeset. Why Magnesium? Its combination of lightness and durability sets new benchmarks. It has greater durability than thick-walled 6061 aluminum thanks to its superior elongation - allowing it to have what is known in the business as "low notch memory", meaning Magnesium is better prepared to remain dent-proof in the case of impact. Even better, it accomplishes this at a 34% weight savings in comparison to 6061 while providing loads of shock absorption for rough rural roads.
First and foremost what sets the Ego apart is its extraordinary finish work. Most people who set eyes on it assume that it’s an unpainted frame that has somehow been buffed into an insanely high polish. The reality, though, is that its intense reflectivity is due to its paint. It requires 5 coats to achieve its mirror-like effect. Unlike other types of paint that can be put into an oven to assist with the drying process, the Ego's paint must air dry. As such, it takes 2 complete days to get through its paint process. The Onda fork and seatstay are painted to match, as are the Pinarello carbon crank and Selle Italia SLR Carbon saddle. Another beautiful detail of the Ego is the use of nickel carbon fiber to give the handlebar, stem, and seatpost a silver weave. It looks akin to chainmail armor, and while it's beautiful in itself, when used on the Ego the silver looks especially electrifying. The one of a kind laser-etched Dogma faceplate on the stem is a final detail that tops off what appears to be a perfect bike. The plan for Pinarello is to release 199 Egos worldwide. Right now there's only one available, it’s a 56cm, it has a retail price of $16,250, and we've got it in stock.
Why is the frame called the Ego? The paint on the frame was designed to provide such mirror-like reflectivity that the rider could look down while riding and see himself, a la Narcissus peering into the river to admire his own image. Ego, I suppose, implies the intense sense of pride that comes with owning something so beautiful and rare - the prized bottle of vintage wine, the heirloom wristwatch - that it becomes priceless to its owner.
First and foremost what sets the Ego apart is its extraordinary finish work. Most people who set eyes on it assume that it’s an unpainted frame that has somehow been buffed into an insanely high polish. The reality, though, is that its intense reflectivity is due to its paint. It requires 5 coats to achieve its mirror-like effect. Unlike other types of paint that can be put into an oven to assist with the drying process, the Ego's paint must air dry. As such, it takes 2 complete days to get through its paint process. The Onda fork and seatstay are painted to match, as are the Pinarello carbon crank and Selle Italia SLR Carbon saddle. Another beautiful detail of the Ego is the use of nickel carbon fiber to give the handlebar, stem, and seatpost a silver weave. It looks akin to chainmail armor, and while it's beautiful in itself, when used on the Ego the silver looks especially electrifying. The one of a kind laser-etched Dogma faceplate on the stem is a final detail that tops off what appears to be a perfect bike. The plan for Pinarello is to release 199 Egos worldwide. Right now there's only one available, it’s a 56cm, it has a retail price of $16,250, and we've got it in stock.
Why is the frame called the Ego? The paint on the frame was designed to provide such mirror-like reflectivity that the rider could look down while riding and see himself, a la Narcissus peering into the river to admire his own image. Ego, I suppose, implies the intense sense of pride that comes with owning something so beautiful and rare - the prized bottle of vintage wine, the heirloom wristwatch - that it becomes priceless to its owner.
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12-01-04, 09:52 PM
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Problem with the Ego is that it's too expensive to ride and pretty damned expensive to collect & display. I agree completely with khuon. I wouldn't mind one, but as collect & display bikes go, it's really not all that. This sort of thing isn't my cup of tea though, and I'm sure there's enough folks whose cup it is.
12-01-04, 09:56 PM
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Uh.. $10000 paint job. I think not. 
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just by curiosity.. what is the msrp of the cervelo p3?
01-04-05, 11:33 PM
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Originally Posted by igno-mtb
just by curiosity.. what is the msrp of the cervelo p3?
AL frameset $2199
https://www.cervelo.com/prices/usa.html
01-05-05, 03:10 AM
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For some cool new custom painted frames, check this guy out.
https://stores.ebay.com/SpeedGear-Bik...enameZl2QQtZkm
Yeah I've probably plugged him before but these frames are new.
https://stores.ebay.com/SpeedGear-Bik...enameZl2QQtZkm
Yeah I've probably plugged him before but these frames are new.
01-05-05, 08:05 AM
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Throw the stick!!!!
Is this one expensive enough? It sure seemed like it when I was putting out the cash for it.
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01-05-05, 09:10 AM
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Originally Posted by sorebutt
Well, expensive is relative.. I thought this on was expensive..
This is just about my favorite bike EVER........Very few things would be changed....
Sorebutt, where do you live, when are you going out of town, and do you leave your doors unlocked?
01-05-05, 05:20 PM
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this hurts man, seeing all these beautiful bikes that i wont have any chance of getting in the near feature.
but seriously, how bout posting up some track bikes. i feel fast just looking at them, damn.
but seriously, how bout posting up some track bikes. i feel fast just looking at them, damn.
01-05-05, 05:43 PM
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Where does the kickstand go?
01-05-05, 05:55 PM
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Originally Posted by RobotSonic
Cant forget this bad boy
01-05-05, 06:10 PM
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I wonder what that gorgeous Pinarello weighs in at?
Anyway, now that I am finished, here is my contribution to the expensive road bike thread.
Name: "Trinity".
It's nice and light too. 14.9 lbs.
Anyway, now that I am finished, here is my contribution to the expensive road bike thread.
Name: "Trinity".
It's nice and light too. 14.9 lbs.
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01-05-05, 07:19 PM
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Originally Posted by slvoid
I like my version better...
Umm did you make that up or is that on the site?
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Where do you guys GET all those pictures???
01-05-05, 09:06 PM
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Originally Posted by hi565
Umm did you make that up or is that on the site?
01-05-05, 11:36 PM
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Originally Posted by kaisersling
This is just about my favorite bike EVER........Very few things would be changed....
Sorebutt, where do you live, when are you going out of town, and do you leave your doors unlocked?
Sorebutt, where do you live, when are you going out of town, and do you leave your doors unlocked?
Heh!
I will email you my address, maybe you can feed my 2 very hungry and angry pit bulls while Im away..
I love my bike.. since this picture has been taken I have taken off the Campy Vento wheels (too "modern" for the bike), and put on a traditional 32 spokes/Record hubs/Open pro wheels in silver.. And Albert Eisentraut is making me a new stem (90 degrees, and 1 cm shorter) to lower my position..
I think the bike looks much better with the new wheels.. more like a classic Eisentraut should look..
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Originally Posted by slvoid
I had some spare time and photoshop.
sweet.
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Originally Posted by sorebutt
Heh!
I will email you my address, maybe you can feed my 2 very hungry and angry pit bulls while Im away..
I love my bike.. since this picture has been taken I have taken off the Campy Vento wheels (too "modern" for the bike), and put on a traditional 32 spokes/Record hubs/Open pro wheels in silver.. And Albert Eisentraut is making me a new stem (90 degrees, and 1 cm shorter) to lower my position..
I think the bike looks much better with the new wheels.. more like a classic Eisentraut should look..
I will email you my address, maybe you can feed my 2 very hungry and angry pit bulls while Im away..
I love my bike.. since this picture has been taken I have taken off the Campy Vento wheels (too "modern" for the bike), and put on a traditional 32 spokes/Record hubs/Open pro wheels in silver.. And Albert Eisentraut is making me a new stem (90 degrees, and 1 cm shorter) to lower my position..
I think the bike looks much better with the new wheels.. more like a classic Eisentraut should look..
who needs ebay, Ill take them.
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Originally Posted by sorebutt
Heh!
I will email you my address, maybe you can feed my 2 very hungry and angry pit bulls while Im away..
I love my bike.. since this picture has been taken I have taken off the Campy Vento wheels (too "modern" for the bike), and put on a traditional 32 spokes/Record hubs/Open pro wheels in silver.. And Albert Eisentraut is making me a new stem (90 degrees, and 1 cm shorter) to lower my position..
I think the bike looks much better with the new wheels.. more like a classic Eisentraut should look..
I will email you my address, maybe you can feed my 2 very hungry and angry pit bulls while Im away..
I love my bike.. since this picture has been taken I have taken off the Campy Vento wheels (too "modern" for the bike), and put on a traditional 32 spokes/Record hubs/Open pro wheels in silver.. And Albert Eisentraut is making me a new stem (90 degrees, and 1 cm shorter) to lower my position..
I think the bike looks much better with the new wheels.. more like a classic Eisentraut should look..
Funny, those were the only things i would change....maybe not even the rims
01-07-05, 01:49 PM
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can't believe no one has posted a Wilier yet.
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