Pinarello Suprise Pista
Saturday afternoon I laid my eyes upon a beautiful silver machine.
For the last seven months I have been searching for an awesome track bike. Something sculpted with strength, agility, power, speed and beauty in mind.
It looks like I found my new ride, a Pinarello Suprise Pista with a specially made XTrack carbon fork. The frame ways a mere 1450 grams - about 3.19 pounds (thanks to the aluminum).
Bikes cannot be measured purely on their weight alone. Thats why I am so concerned about the aesthetic. Sure, I could buy a SOMA or a Bare Knuckle frame (at $400-700), but I wanted something solid and unique. The Pinarello retails for $1400, but due to a sale price I was able to get it for $995 at Freewheel bikes in San Francisco.
The bike has a long way to go before its complete. The components will take a couple of weeks to get together.
A new wheelset would be awesome too, but that will have to wait until sufficient funds become available.
Right now I am busy focusing on Dura-Ace cranks, chainring and bottom bracket. Thinking about a Brooks saddle for a smooth ride.
Finally once this is said and done I want to get a Hed-3 wheelset.
Throw this altogether and I will have a truly kickass bike on my hands.
2 months ago