I have owned a custom CrMo (no name brand), Trek 1500, and a Pinarello Paris. So far, the Pinarello has been my best bike. But now that I need a new bike, is the Colnago really a step up from a Pinarello? At the moment, I am looking at the CT1 or C50 for the Colnago and the Dogma for the Pinarello.
On a side note, I have been riding a lot and when I first got my Pinarello, I was obligated to give "justice" to the bike. Now that I am stronger (IMO) I think I won't feel bad getting another high-end bike. 😄
I have owned a custom CrMo (no name brand), Trek 1500, and a Pinarello Paris. So far, the Pinarello has been my best bike. But now that I need a new bike, is the Colnago really a step up from a Pinarello? At the moment, I am looking at the CT1 or C50 for the Colnago and the Dogma for the Pinarello.
Dropping that kind of $$$ and trolling for opinions??...LOL... :o 😕
Sorry if I came out wrong but what I was just saying is that by riding a lot I know I got stronger (riding) and I don't feel as bad when I got my Pinarello. At least now, I can hang with the local group rides. No, I am not a Pro who deserves high end bikes, but I can hold my own.
No I am not a troll. I've been looking at this forum when I found good info about training and good response from people. Yes, it is a lot of $$ for the bikes I am looking at but I work hard for my money and would like to get something I want - deserve? Yes, I deserve what I work hard for. Don't you?
boudreaux said:
Pedaling a Huffy will make you even stronger, .......and humbler. 😉
Yes, in terms of paint scheme (art) I agree Colnago is up there compared to Pinarello. In fact, the paint schemes that Pinarello has to date is not as "artistic" as what they had before.
bmhosey said:
I would argue that the Colnago is a step (from the Pinarello) up in terms of the 'art' of the bike.
I have a CT1 and it is a great machine. Is it 'worth' it as a bike alone? no, not really, but its beautiful and it motivates me.
Yes, in terms of paint scheme (art) I agree Colnago is up there compared to Pinarello. In fact, the paint schemes that Pinarello has to date is not as "artistic" as what they had before.
Dude, it doesn't matter. Pick what you like. I have one of the above, and it's great. But I'd bet I'd think the same of the other.
I own a '01 CT1 in CTB paint scheme, its a supremely comfortable bike by any standards and I can go the whole day on it without feeling sore...
Guess the main difference is a matter of preference. Pina's tend to be a little more aggressive in the geometry so tend to feel good on short test rides. Colango's tend to be more stage race oriented as in stable, comfortable and more relaxed . Hence tend to feel 'slower' on tests rides.
I can't exactly qualify for all their bikes as I've only tested a C40, CT1 and Prince, Galileo. At least that was my intepretation of the results I got ...
In the UK rag Cycling Weekly "Bike of the Year" test, the C50 came second to the Time VXRS, but they admitted that it was very very close, Time winning it because of tiny bit lighter and maybe more responsive. Pinarello came 5th behind Cannondale Six 13 and Wilier Pro Race. Trex Madone was 6th, Ridley Damocles 7th and 8th (and last) the Litespeed Vortex.
I've read a lot of reviews/comments on the comfortable (long rides) ride on a Colnago. Let me double check on the frame geometry of each maker. Thanks
maxxevv said:
They both make great bikes!
I own a '01 CT1 in CTB paint scheme, its a supremely comfortable bike by any standards and I can go the whole day on it without feeling sore...
Guess the main difference is a matter of preference. Pina's tend to be a little more aggressive in the geometry so tend to feel good on short test rides. Colango's tend to be more stage race oriented as in stable, comfortable and more relaxed . Hence tend to feel 'slower' on tests rides.
I can't exactly qualify for all their bikes as I've only tested a C40, CT1 and Prince, Galileo. At least that was my intepretation of the results I got ...
Thanks for sharing the review! Any chance the article availbale in the net?
proto_53 said:
In the UK rag Cycling Weekly "Bike of the Year" test, the C50 came second to the Time VXRS, but they admitted that it was very very close, Time winning it because of tiny bit lighter and maybe more responsive. Pinarello came 5th behind Cannondale Six 13 and Wilier Pro Race. Trex Madone was 6th, Ridley Damocles 7th and 8th (and last) the Litespeed Vortex.
