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Building a super bike

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  • December 26, 2017 at 6:46 pm #27951
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    Hi and merry Xmas to everyone. I’ve decided to take my cycling more seriously after a few months on a relative’s bike. I’ve also got some money to spend so I would like a really nice bike even though I’m not a pro. In particular, I’m liking the Pinarello Dogma F10 X-Light but as a noob I virtually have no idea where to begin selecting some components.

    I know I want a Dura Ace groupset though I’m not sure which one. Dura Ace wheels, probably tubular, but again not sure whether to go for C40/60. I’m leaning towards C60. Pros/cons?

    I also need to pick other components but don’t know what to get. Could someone identify for me the components used on the X-Light on the Pinarello website and also on Chris Froome’s bike if there is a difference.

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  • December 26, 2017 at 11:12 pm #908413
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    Grahamd

    Welcome to the forum jrg91.

    Welcome to the forum jrg91. Appears you are looking at spending a considerable amount of money, so please pause for a moment. Earlier this year I was considering upgrading my existing  Pinarello, only to find that I could not secure a long enough test ride to know if the additional cost would be worthwhile. However, I did learn that Pinarello have facilities in Mallorca where you can hire from over 100 bikes with various configurations to see what suits you best. 

    No idea of costs yet, but is on my agenda for next year if things go to plan. I don’t know if anyone on the forum has used them but it makes sense to me.

     

    December 26, 2017 at 10:47 pm #908411
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    Anonymous

    Thanks for the replies so far

    Thanks for the replies so far. Like I said, I’m a noob when it comes to components so if you can explain anything you say as I do want to learn. The reason I wanted to copy was pretty much because I like the look of it, it inspires me, I like the brand etc. Superficial I know but, I may be wrong, but at my level I don’t think what components I pick would be that important except maybe the gearing depending on the terrain I ride. So I just want to get a nice bike because I can afford it.

    As for the riding I’ll be doing, I want to start taking my training seriously using an ELEMNT, power meter, HR sesnsor etc. I’ll probably start by just doing some laps locally where I can choose between flat around the coast or more hills inwards to build up my fitness. Then eventually riding into Southern Spain probably with groups at least at first. Racing? Maybe in the future (in Andalusia, Spain). Even if I thought I had no chance of getting a decent position I think a bit of healthy competition would be a plus.

    Standard/mid-compact/compact at the front? Gears on the back? No idea. 32 or 11 cog?

    December 26, 2017 at 10:01 pm #908409
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    Leviathan

    You might be better off

    You might be better off thinking about what you will be using the bike for rather that the cost of the components (weight.) Dura-Ace is nice but Ultegra or even 105 in Shimano is sufficient. Your bike will have mud on it withing a week that weighs more than the difference between the components.

    Tell us what type of riding you will be doing, what events if any? Do you want a Standard/mid-compact/compact on the front, and what range of gears on the back. Is a 32 more important to you than an 11 cog? Will you be leaping up the dales like a mountain goat or cruising along the coast road with a tail wind?

    December 26, 2017 at 9:56 pm #908407
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    Anonymous

    DA wheels are not what you

    DA wheels are not what you some would consider to be ‘super bike’ kit, these days they’re in the third tier. They’re not exactly slow or shit by any stretch but the design has barely changed in years, I haven’t personally ridden them but I reckon there are better for a bit more, certainly in the braking dept.

    Campag Bora Ultra, Corima SCC aero, ENVE, more spendy but more bling, more aero, better hubs, more lateral stiffness particularly the Corima’s. Don’t get Zipps, the hubs are wank.

    I was considering buying some Corima rims (you can buy pretty much any hole designation you want but are spendy) and having them handbuilt onto some pukka hubs like Aivee, ALTO, CK, Phil Wood, Soul Kozak etc but got an epic deal on a pair of Campag Bora One’s

    Finishing kit was Ritchey Super logic post, Selle Italia carbon railed saddle, Modolo Curvissima compact bars, Cirrus 4ZA stem with gold ti bolts. The 4ZA is a lovely stiff stem but above all it fitted with the look of my bike.

    Pick stuff that suits your needs, buy what works for you, don’t be a copy cat because often what works for one rider and what they are doing will not work work well or as good for another.

    The MOST Talon carbon stuff on the Pina I don’t rate.

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