Pinarello Dogma Or Colnago C50?

Planning to purchase one of these frames.Pinarello Dogma Or Colnago C50?Colour?Thanks.

Man you've got some cash in your pockets! I really have no idea.

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I don't think you can go wrong either way but I'd lean towards the C50 - mainly because of the carbon. You should get many years out of it compared with ??? for the Mg of the Dogma.

Since you are in this high a snack bracket maybe you should look at the DeRosa Cinquanta. Just look at the crank!


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Hello....Both of these frames are tested in the pro peleton so you can't go wrong. Here are several factors though that might help you out. 1.What type of terrain do you ride? 2.Which geometry did you like the best. you have test ridden both rides? 3. Do you want a full carbon or a hybrid ( i.e. carbon&alluminuim)? 4. How much do you weigh? 5. and in the end I would factor all of these in and then go with the one you liked better. There are so many nice rides out there I dont believe could go wrong with either of these decisions. You might want to contact Brendan Quirk at Competitive Cyclist he deals both of these frames and can give you an objective outlook on both...Enjoy your new ride! Brian Peters

You are spending that much loot and trolling for opinions ??? Gimme a break.

I am thinking of one of these 2 bikes or a Calfee Dragonfly. I currently ride a Kestrel 200 Sci which I love. The Dogma would be different - a nice change but I am worried about the longevity of the frame. I dont know what Pinarello's warranty is like. Both the C-50 and the Calfee may be very much like my current ride. On the other hand I know I like full carbon. If I decide to go with another all carbon frame it will be difficult to decide between the Calnago and the Calfee. Calnago owners swear by the C-40 and the C-50 is supposed to be very similar but lighter and more responsive. The Calfee is suppose to provide a very lively ride for carbon. I would love to test ride one but its not the kind of bike shops have on hand to demo. Tough decision.

These are a bit too flashy for me, but if you really want over-the-top prestige, how about the silver carbon Dogma Ego? A guy here saw one on the Ride for the Roses and said it was incredible. Competitive Cyclist has one listed on their website for $16250 US....frame only of course.

Dan

Wow!

I've got a drool evoking picture of the Merckx mXm (red and black of course) on my desktop, but that Pinarello DE...oh my, just downright cycle-ishous!

I'm not saying that I am so psychologically competitive that I can't enjoy a sweet ride, but I'd want some great gams to back it up!! I guess that would be good motivation to keep your fitness high =)

holy ****!!!!!!!

If you were to buy a $2000+ suit, would you buy something off the rack at Bloomies or would you have it custom tailored for you. When you are spending this kind of money you should not compromise at all. Especially on fit! There are a couple of dozen certified fit specialists around the USA that can determine if one of those frames is a better fit for you. If neither frame is anything less than a perfect fit, Parlee cycles (one of Zinn's favorites at Interbike) and Calfee are the only 2 manufacturers of carbon that will do full custom. And you will actually spend much less on these frames than either of the Italian steeds. Plus they offer a better warranty . Both frames are race proven. Calfee in the tour de france under lemond and Tyler Hamilton got 2nd in the Giro last year on a Parlee with Look decals on it. Contact me directly (info@grayband.com) and I'll point you in the right direction. The Italian stuff might work great for you but it also might be a huge waste of $6000+.

well, I was pondering about this question as well for a long time. Can a $7000 bike be better than some $3000 or $4000 bike?

The Colnago and Pinarello don't have a lifetime warranty, right? what? a 4 year warranty?

would something like a Litespeed Ultimate be better? the responsiveness of Ti and a lifetime warranty. Does the Colnago fit really is that much better?

If someone has ride all of these bikes, please share the experience with me. I like the Colnaga and all but I just though for that much money, it's a little bit too much hype.

With either of those bikes you had better be kicking ass and taking names. I could not imagine anything better than dropping someone riding on a Colnago C50 or Dogma.
Just buy both, you seem to have the ca$$h

well...I don't think you have to be sir "Lance" to own or ride one of these steed...the pure enjoyment and the attitude of doing your best is enough. Not all of us have the same ability.

However I do wonder about the ride quality of one of these bikes, especially at the asking price around $6000 to $8000. Are they really that good? or are they over hyped with the Italian's mystique. With just a four year warranty, like I said earlier, wouldn't a Ti frame with a lifetime warranty be better served?