Pinarello FP3, Good for the Price?

Stephen like many of us would love to have a Pinarello bike, but thinks that one will always be beyond his pocket. He has spotted the new Pinarello FP3 and wants to know if it is a good buy for the money? We Like Pinarello, so we don't mind looking at them and giving our opinion

Question:
My dream bike is the Pinarello Prince, and with the frame set running a cool 5500.00 for the 09, I am afraid it's going to remain a dream. For 2009 Pinarello has released the FP3, which mirrors the geometry and incredible looks of the Prince with a slightly cheaper and heavier carbon, but at a price point I can afford. My question is what will I be loosing in ride quality compared to the Prince. In this instance am I truly getting what you pay for or is this just a phenomenal deal from Pinarello?
Thanks!!

Hi Stephen,

The new Pinarello FP3 is based on the top of the range Pinarello Prince, the difference the carbon composite material, for the FP3 they use 30HM12K as opposed to the Prince they use 50HM1K, so there will be a difference in feel, it will be as strong, but the FP3 might be slightly more flexible, whether you will notice it is debatable.

The dimensions, the geometry and the fit are the same as the Prince, Like the Prince FP, FP3 has a monocoque front triangle, bonded to a rear triangle with new wider fork blades for more stiffness & control, a 1 1/8"-1 1/4" integrated headset gives it a personalized look.

The Pinarello FP3 with Shimano 105 weighs in at just under 19 lbs, which is not too light, the FP3 built up with the Shimano Dura Ace is a fair bit lighter at 17 and a half lbs and at well under four thousand U.S. dollars its well worth it.

The frame is stiff, but yet still has that built in comfort of carbon fiber and it has those Pinarello good looks with the advantage of a great price. If you want a Pinarello on a budget the complete bike set up is hard to beat, they have a few different specifications available with Shimano Dura Ace or Ultegra. The frame comes in 10 sizes and five different colors, there is something for everyone and by saving money on the frame you could up grade on the components, go for Dura Ace, go on spoil yourself!

Comments

give me a price on a 48 frame for women with Dura ACe, i am ready to buy my wife a bike

#1 - jorge volcan

I really don't know what is all the fuss about a Pinarello bike, to me they are an ugly looking bike with all the funny bends and curves that don't do anything for the rider's performance, it just looks like something's gone wrong with the frame, I honestly would not have one, ugly..ugly..

#2 - John

Stephen:
to some extent I think Pinarello bikes are bit overrated. They have built their niche in the market place as the one of the best. I believe they make very good stuff. However, they are a bit overpriced. As far as your choice, I think it depends on your type of riding,(pro-race or recreational) I think you would better if you get the P3 for recreational riding with some racing. I am a heavy guy (185) and I just don't see where 2 pounds of weight can make that much difference.
Good luck
Mike Di Feo

#3 - Mike Di Feo

F4:13

This fall I upgraded my 10 year old Pinarello for a FP4:13 with 10 sp. Chorus. This is the best riding bike I've ever been on. Same carbon fiber as FP3. Buy it you'll love it. A great bike at a fair price!!

#4 - Von

Mr.

Is it possible to get a Road bike, preferably aluminum, with 15 to 21 gears for under $500.00? I am 78, and probably will be riding for only the next 5 years. I am in pretty good shape (I am an active volunteer firefighter). I weigh 150 lbs. and am 5' 5" tall. My instep is about 31". I would appreciate any suggestions.

#5 - Sam Levine

Pinarello FP3

Samuel

The Pinarello FP3 is a superb high end road bike, as are any of tis equivalents in te market. How could anyone go wrong with a Pinarello, Colnago, Cervelo, Ridley, Time, Look et. al? The hardest part is choosing which one?

I would be an ecstatic, very proud owner of any of them.

Regards

Tom Schymitzek

#6 - Tom Schymitzek

Pinarello FP3

I agree that they are somewhat overrate for the money, but ugly? Never. I rode these & Orbeas & Scotts & Bianchis (there is a ugly frame, what happened to Bianchi's designers?They used to be the most beautiful bikes.)

I decided to go with a used 2007 Specialized S-Works Roubaix, and I would recommend that Stephen check eBay as well as LBS and Craig's List.

#7 - Clinton Slayton

pinarello FP3

While I do not own a FP3 I do have some experience with Pinarello. The FP3 is a 30K HM carbon with a 12K wrap. This is similar to the F4:13. The difference is the outer wrap which is 3K. The F4:13 is a buttery smooth very compliant ride. Medium stiffness for a upper end bike. I think they sacrificed some acceleration for comfort. Since the FP3 will have the same layup as the Prince my guess is that will add some stiffness to the frame. Primarily because of the shape and size of both the headtube and downtube and the oversized BB. The frame should be very responsive, comfortable and a overall great ride. As for the looks. Well that is purely subjective. The curves allow a increase in wheelbase without long stretches of the fork and seat stays. The longer wheelbase improves the ride profile and the curves keep the front end angle optimum for handling. As long as you don't test ride a Prince you won't miss it.

#8 - Peter Dali

f p3

I was wondering where the FP 3 frame was manufactured. Pinarello's choice of using Dura Ace components has made me look deeply into getting this bike. Is the FP 3 made is asia? If it is, are there any Pinarello models such as the FP 5 or FP 6 that are homegrown?

#9 - tom

pinarello frames are made in asia and put together in italy.

Read this about where all the big name bikes are produced. You will beshocked. Anyway I have just bough the FP3. Its a beautiful bike. Im a 100kg guy and its stiff enough. Good looks ( how anyone can say is ugly must be blind). Buy it you will love it. check this out http://allanti.com/page.cfm?PageID=328

#10 - stephen Rinaldo

pinarello frames are made in asia and put together in italy.

Read this about where all the big name bikes are produced. You will beshocked. Anyway I have just bough the FP3. Its a beautiful bike. Im a 100kg guy and its stiff enough. Good looks ( how anyone can say is ugly must be blind). Buy it you will love it. The FP3 is made in Asia along with the other Pinarello frames. Still a great bike. 95% of all carbon frames come out of Asia and built in their own countries.

#11 - stephen Rinaldo

geometri

geachte lezer

ik zou graag iets meer willen weten over de geometri en maten van de pinarello fp3.
mijn huidige fiets is een cannodale caad3,en ik heb hier altijd fijn mee gereden .
daarom wil met deze gegevens ,een vergelijking maken .
b.v.dank

gr Bart

#12 - Bart v/d Sant

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