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Old Pinarello poll - carbon fork or no?
08-21-08, 01:01 PM
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Old Pinarello poll - carbon fork or no?
I know I'm going to hear it from all sides - Italian bike with Shimano components (I'm building this up with the Ultegra 10-speed from my Cervelo), or the vintage guys who say it should have 1980's compontents on it (not doing that either), but here's the deal.
I have a carbon fork lying around and thought I might use it to build the bike up with. This bike will be Ultegra 10 speed everything except an FSA SLK crank. Easton wheels, basically everything off my now upgraded Cervelo Team Soloist.
Should I go with all the above with the original fork:
or with other potential fork:
I'll be cleaning up the frame (taking off some of the stickers, Cdn flag, etc. I put on 10 years ago).
I have a carbon fork lying around and thought I might use it to build the bike up with. This bike will be Ultegra 10 speed everything except an FSA SLK crank. Easton wheels, basically everything off my now upgraded Cervelo Team Soloist.
Should I go with all the above with the original fork:
or with other potential fork:
I'll be cleaning up the frame (taking off some of the stickers, Cdn flag, etc. I put on 10 years ago).
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The carbon fork shown on Botto's Pinarello actually looks pretty nice. I don't think the one that was chosen in the OP's picture looks appropriate with the bike.
Either way, steel is better (if you have the chance)!
Either way, steel is better (if you have the chance)!
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I like the original fork, however I do think that the cf fork works as well. I would stick with the original, unless there is a specific reason for not using it, like damage.
08-21-08, 01:33 PM
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The original Columbus fork will likely ride just as well as the carbon, plus if it makes a difference, it'll match the Ultegra 10 components better.
08-21-08, 02:25 PM
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I'm not sure what looks more out of place on that Pinarello, the Canada sticker or the shimano. That should be your next poll.
08-21-08, 02:26 PM
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Unless the carbon fork vastly improves the weight and handling -- and I'm going to guess not -- go with the chrome.
08-21-08, 02:59 PM
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if you have the wolf carbon fork from your cervelo, you should definitely use that. 
08-21-08, 03:08 PM
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Looks are EVERYTHING!!!
Original Fork . . . . carbon fork is just not doin' it for that frame.
Original Fork . . . . carbon fork is just not doin' it for that frame.
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08-21-08, 03:39 PM
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Ummmmm....I chose original chrome.
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Chrome.
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Chrome.
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Now have to think about stems...