Tankman Posted June 21, 2011 Share As Tankman often says on these forums - buy the bike that is going to make you happiest to get up and go ride it. Yup, I would be smiling all the way on one of these! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prince Posted June 21, 2011 Share Thanks Guys Best I cancel the Pin order - it was at a great price, though = slightly cheaper than the Trek - pity the Trek colouring isn't that sexy ;-) If you dont like the look of it, you wont ride it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christie Posted June 21, 2011 Share I'm not a Trek fan at all, because Lance rode one, and I don't like Lance. I'm purely answering the OP's question, of Madone vs FP3. Claimed weight for the Dogma is 900g, actual is 1250. That is about 40% over. No reason to believe it would be different for the FP3. If the floor was open to suggest any bike, my recommendation would be different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tankman Posted June 21, 2011 Share Not claimed weight, it says 950g for Raw frame on their website. What they mean: (NB on the weight: Pinarello's catalog indicates that the Dogma weighs 950g. This weight is before paint and "mechanization", i.e. installation of BB shell, bottle bosses, etc. Once mechanized, a 53cm Dogma weighs 1210g.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbarn Killer Posted June 21, 2011 Share I have heard from numerous sources (a few of them on the Hub) that Trek's aftersales service in SA is absolutely shocking. I've only heard good things about ASG (the Pinarello importers) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dee1 Posted February 8, 2017 Share Cannot believe I started this post 5 years ago.I ended up getting the 2009 FP3 and have enjoyed every km. I "upgraded" to 25mm tyres and the cleArance on the front campy centaur brakes is microns. So crunch time... with a budget of R35k do i invest in a new 2nd hand bike or upgrade existing groupset and wheelset? If the latter, recommendations gladly appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeegMig Posted February 8, 2017 Share As long as you enjoy your bike. Thats what counts Edited February 8, 2017 by BeegMig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeegMig Posted February 8, 2017 Share Cannot believe I started this post 5 years ago.I ended up getting the 2009 FP3 and have enjoyed every km.I "upgraded" to 25mm tyres and the cleArance on the front campy centaur brakes is microns. So crunch time... with a budget of R35k do i invest in a new 2nd hand bike or upgrade existing groupset and wheelset? If the latter, recommendations gladly appreciated.Post some Pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dee1 Posted February 8, 2017 Share Will do. Thanks BeegMig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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