Pinarello vs Cervelo vs ?

[Darlene Goode]

Dragons,

I am looking at investing into a road bike. I have an 8 year Cervelo P2C but I want a bike I can conquer some hills on and do more distance comfortably. I really do not know much about them.. Any thoughts on a Pinarello Gan RS versus a Cervelo S3? Or any other brand recommendations for a great ladies fit? I went to Bull Bike yesterday and was a bit overwhelmed. The components on the Pinarello appear to be much better than Cervelo. thanks for any input.

Darlene Goode

[Paul Wright]

Hi Darlene,

I bought and S3 a couple of months ago, swapped my Ultegra over as only needed a new frame and am very happy with it. Comfortable, nimble, holds speed well on the flats but also climbs nicely too.

Can't compare to a Pinarello accept I was advised they tend to have a longer geometry and I'm quite short on the body so though it might not suit.

Both sounds lovely though so enjoy whichever you end up with.

Best,

Paul

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[Graeme Cameron]

Check out Ride Cycling Review, the aussie version. They do a great review of around 5 bikes each publications. The reviewers are mechanics who tear apart the bikes and then reassemble as well as ride the bikes for several weeks as part of their review/analysis. 

A few months ago they reviewed the cervelo, this time around they tested the pinerello dogma 8 amongst others  

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[Sheel Kohli]

As an owner of a Pinarello and a Cervelo I can tell you that a Pinarello is an awesome all round bike that you cannot go wrong with .Cervelos are excellent too but mine is a climbing bike so I cannot comment on the S-range.

As Paul says though it is all about the fit and you should spend some time checking what bike is best for you . Tony Pringle of Bike Lab is an excellent source and Dragons sponsor and can give you some good advice too . His details are on the website

[Karim Luqman]

I have an S5 vwd and having come from a trek I'd say it feels stiff and less compliant but have got used to that. I have found the broad beam frame more susceptible to cross winds. Although once I put aero wheels on it the frame was least of my worries in a cross wind!
Biggest issue I had was mounting a saddle bag for spares on the aero seat tube but managed to jury rig something. Over all very happy with the bike. I do secretly lust after a Pinarello though...

Good luck!

[Potter]

Thank you for all the information everyone!

Darlene

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