racman Posted May 7, 2007 Share I thought Cannondale's first attempt at carbon was the Synapse, and their first at alu/Cf combination - the Six13. Crux maybe you can help there. Anyway, a 1st attempt should not be confused with a "failed" attempt (no, I don't own one!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christie Posted May 7, 2007 Share CAADman, what are you looking for in a bike? Smooth ride? Super stiffness? Low mass? Good looks? Exclusivity? Value for money? Gumpole: Casa rides the Prince. Dogma was the magnesium frame used by Fassa Bortolo. I guess Pinarello decided in the end that full carbon is better than aluminium. no!! did I say aluminium? My brain must be fried! The dogma was magnesium Christie2007-05-07 08:42:15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prince Posted May 7, 2007 Share Chrissie, like all us of us i would like everthing but we all know that is not possible. I would say weight , stiffnesss and looks to single out some priorities Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreZA Posted May 7, 2007 Share Chrissie' date=' like all us of us i would like everthing but we all know that is not possible. I would say weight , stiffnesss and looks to single out some priorities[/quote'] Then what about a Scott? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E1A104 Posted May 7, 2007 Share He wants to buy a frame, not MX boots & goggles ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prince Posted May 7, 2007 Share Sorry but Scott's just dont float my boat. I guess exclusivity also play a part!CAADman2007-05-07 09:04:54 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racman Posted May 7, 2007 Share As long as he doesn't also put "fishing" equipment on it as well... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreZA Posted May 7, 2007 Share Sorru but Scott's just dont float my boat. What boat have you got? Scotts are pretty light and might just float it (if you plug the holes). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prince Posted May 7, 2007 Share Sorry Racman, its going to get the full Dura Ace treatment! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudsimus Posted May 7, 2007 Share I guess exclusivity also play a part! Then the Pinnarelo is the only option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racman Posted May 7, 2007 Share CAADman, I hope you are one HOT cyclist cause you know a Pinarello is going to get lots of looks and comments if you are not near the front - of the race not just your group. (Of course even more if it is pink ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prince Posted May 7, 2007 Share Racman honestly im a much better poser than racer!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racman Posted May 7, 2007 Share We must be cousins then (although I must confess it was one of the reasons I sold my Colnago . Those Rabobank colours attracted a little too much attention!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoLefty!! Posted May 7, 2007 Share Cannondale System Six - overpriced' date=' cannondales first attempt at a carbon bike , weight? think-you have to take the SI cranks as DA wont fit - TCS guys might be correcting me. [/quote'] It's only got 2 or 3 carbon tubes and VERY light. You get two frames, one can take normal cranks. There is onlyone frame. to fit a STD crank and BB you have to fit an insert. But why take other brand cranks when the SI Cranks are the dogs danglies??! PS: system 6 is their third carbon bike. First there was the Raven, then came Synapse and now System 6. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joss Posted May 7, 2007 Share CAADman. Cervelo R3 has been rated by Specialized as the best carbon frame in the world after testing 20 of the top carbon frames in the world. F4:13 is a great and beautifull bike but heavy. BMC SLC01 also a great bike and has won the Volvo Engeneering design award in Switserland this year and is very light and stiff. My 2 cents worth. Hope this helps seeing you did not considder these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racman Posted May 8, 2007 Share Cervelo R3 - definately known as the "yuppies" choice today ("the pro's ride he exact bke you can buy in the shop!" - Owen & Andrew), which is actually a shame as it is an excellent bike. BMC SLC 01 - seen as overrated and overpriced by many, but to those who dare to be different - what a bike!! So we have a choice of Canadian (and Cyclelab - Cervelo) hype & advertising vs. Swiss Engineering & precision (BMC)vs Italian Passion & flair (Pinarello) vs US hype(some would say it's not, myself included - System Six) (and the wrath of TCS if you don't choose) vs a combination of Eastern build & US marketing (Specialized) - you take your pic. All good in my opinion. racman2007-05-08 01:02:09 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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