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Help me make up mind please!

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  • April 23, 2012 at 12:20 pm #15606
    Super Domestique

    Further to my comments on various threads I am down to just 2 contenders. Both ultegra equipped.

    Specialized Tarmac Expert (sl3)

    V

    Pinarello FP Quattro

    I can get a better deal so far on the Spesh plus it has lifetime warranty.

    Pinarello has that bit more of ring to it of course but only 3 yr warranty.

    I am really torn and I am impressed with both. Any feedback welcome. (but don’t bother telling me everyone has a Spesh as I know that already lol)

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  • April 23, 2012 at 3:05 pm #675615
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    Super Domestique

    What about the aeroad cf 8.0
    What about the aeroad cf 8.0 Di2 then?

    April 23, 2012 at 2:58 pm #675613
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    Super Domestique

    See just when my mind was
    See just when my mind was good and proper made up between 2 bikes I now spend the past 20 mins looking at Canyon’s website again!

    Don’t know whether to laugh or cry!

    April 23, 2012 at 2:29 pm #675611
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    Bobbys boys

    Come and ride my Dad’s! He
    Come and ride my Dad’s! He won’t mind!!

    62cm frame

    April 23, 2012 at 2:05 pm #675609
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    notfastenough

    I drooled over that review as
    I drooled over that review as much as the next guy Dave, believe me! I’m merely saying that not everyone will be comfortable with parting with that much cash for something that, in the end, just might not suit him.

    Maybe by the time I’m looking for my next bike there will be a test ride facility.

    April 23, 2012 at 1:43 pm #675607
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    dave atkinson

    Canyon Ultimate CF SLX was
    Canyon Ultimate CF SLX was our bike of the year last year

    http://road.cc/content/review/36714-canyon-ultimate-cf-slx-80

    Currently less than £2,500 for a Dura Ace spec with Ksyrium Elite wheels. It’s not just great value, it’s a brilliant bike too.

    April 23, 2012 at 1:40 pm #675605
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    notfastenough

    I’m not debating the quality
    I’m not debating the quality or anything, merely that I wouldn’t blame him for being a bit wary of spending circa £3k on something he’s not seen! Liking/loving it is subjective.

    If he could check one out beforehand, I agree that he could be onto a winner.

    April 23, 2012 at 1:35 pm #675603
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    Super Domestique

    Great feedback guys – keep it
    Great feedback guys – keep it coming.

    Hadn’t figured on negative badge comments on the Pinarello so that was an eye opener tbh!

    It really is between the Spesh and Quattro though. Weighed up loads of other bikes and nearly wandered in mind a couple of times but after reading, looking at and talking with others it is down to these two.

    Without trying to muddy the waters on price comparisons, etc there is a big saving if I go for the Spesh. However coming in under budget is the only reason to buy a bike imho.

    Both are black by the way.

    Now I am off to updat emy thread about the Road Show!

    April 23, 2012 at 1:30 pm #675601
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    Bobbys boys

    What’s not to like? They are
    What’s not to like? They are a superb ride and proper race machine … same as Rodriguez won on this year and Greipel last. Not replicas like you get from Pina and Spesh.

    April 23, 2012 at 1:05 pm #675599
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    notfastenough

    He would, but what if he
    He would, but what if he didn’t like the ride?

    April 23, 2012 at 1:03 pm #675597
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    Bobbys boys

    You’d get a lot more for your
    You’d get a lot more for your money at Canyon!

    For that money, full Dura Ace/Sram Red or Campag Record and better wheels …and 1kg lighter!

    April 23, 2012 at 1:01 pm #675595
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    notfastenough

    1. Given that you already own
    1. Given that you already own a spesh, will you subsequently regret not using your nice little carte blanche blessing from your missus to buy something more exotic?

    2. Do the odd-looking forks/stays on the Pino do your head in, or do you like them?

    Spesh in carbon black/red looks nice.

    Let’s face it, neither of them is going to be a lemon!

    Are you going to post something telling us mere mortals about the road cycling show then?! 😀

    April 23, 2012 at 12:34 pm #675593
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    zzgavin

    I’d buy the prettier one and
    I’d buy the prettier one and ignore the warranty issue, three years is enough for any major frame issue to surface and you’ll have worn out the rest of it by then.
    – looks to see which looks prettier to me
    I’d go for the pinarello if its the matt black one I can see on wiggle.

    April 23, 2012 at 12:31 pm #675591
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    trikeman

    OOooo ‘everyone has a
    OOooo ‘everyone has a Specialized’,,,, Ooooo ‘is that a Chinarelo’, just statements and questions ;o)

    SD
    Can’t really speak for the Pino (personally) but always had good service and back-up from Specialized and you are talking about a good one with good kit. It’s the bike you are buying though and not the name, go for the one that suits you the best, one you are happy with and forget ‘what others may think’ it’s your cash old chap.

    Two buddies of mine have beautiful Pino’s but I have to say it’s now a standing joke ‘question’ whenever they turn up for a ride – ‘is that a real one?’ we all wail, totally in fun though.
    Now just like owning a top of the range Rolex watch, everyone asks, ‘is it a real one?’.

    Both good bikes mate.

    Trikeman. 😉

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