Ferrari Bicycle?

Discussion in 'Ferrari Discussion (not model specific)' started by sezme, Oct 22, 2007.

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  1. ferraripete

    ferraripete F1 World Champ

    i was joking...would not ever pay that coin to ride what is a yestertech carbon frame.

    mentioned by another poster was the parlee...other better carbon options would include any pinarello carbon frame, craig calfee frames, teschner, or the guru carbonio ti...colnago is for starbucks coffee shop riders...sorry guys. ferrari logo or not.

    and btw...if there was a true ferrari proper labeled frame...it would be the exotic pinarello dogma fp made from ak-61 magnesium. it is the lightest known structural alloy on the planet...how is that for exotic?

    pcb
     
  2. parkerfe

    parkerfe F1 World Champ

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    Try a Schwinn http://www.schwinnbike.com/ for a few hundred bucks and then put a couple of Ferrari stickers on it. IMHO unless you are a world class cyclist spending that kind of money on a bicycle is a foolish waste of money...
     
  3. shahedc

    shahedc Formula 3

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    #28 shahedc, Oct 26, 2007
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    Yeah.. why is it so expensive?.. I found this site with other Ferrari bicycles for a lot lot less...

    http://news.sky.com/skynews/picture_gallery/0,,70141-1289435,00.html

    Slide 1: Cycling has never been cooler since the launch of the CX Bicycles Collection by Ferrari at the Monza Circuit, in Italy. The limited edition range has been produced to celebrate Ferrari's 60th anniversary.
    Slide 2: There are seven models within the three Junior, MTB and Comfort lines, complete with classic red livery, rampant horse and Ferrari logo.
    Slide 3: Ferrari bikes were originally designed for the crews to use in the Formula One pit lanes, but are now sold throughout Europe, Africa and the Arabian Peninsula.
    Slide 4: The CX70 for adults is available in black or red at a bargain price of £1,979.
    Slide 5: Youngsters aged eight and above can ease themselves into the world of racing on a CX30 with a slightly more affordable price tag of £359.
    Slide 6: This red model has a 12-speed Shimano gear system and powerful disc brakes on its alloy wheels for emergency stops.
    Slide 7: Fit for a princess the CX31 is pretty in pink for girls aged eight and above with a safe V-brake system and a double density saddle with shock absorbers.
    Slide 8: Priced at £299 its accessories include a Ferrari Cavallino rear bag.
    Slide 9: For little champions in the making, the CX10 is designed wtih safety in mind for three to five-year-olds. Santa Claus may be persuaded to pop it in his sack for a mere £189.
    Slide 10: For speedsters the CX50 has a super lightweight high-resistant, hydro-formed aluminium and carbon fibre frame. With a 27-speed gear system and reflectors on its frame, pedals and wheels it's worth investing £1,289 to take to the open road.
    Slide 11: The limited edition bikes are built by Biciclo SA de CV and designed by manufacturers Colnago to Ferrari specifications, including this sleek model.
    Slide 12: The CX60 retails at £1,699 and weighs in about 13.8 kg in the famous Ferrari red and black colours.
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  4. PCH

    PCH F1 Rookie

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    Strong statement and doubt you'd get many hard core riders to agree.
    Exotic materials makes for great conversation however, at race time its all about the rider. Next time your in LA with your pinarello dogma or whatever you ride, hit me up and lets see what you can do. BTW; I hate Starbucks. Lets meet at a Peet's Coffee.
     
  5. ferraripete

    ferraripete F1 World Champ

    i bet there is another cyclist on the site that would agree w/ me...sherpa? and when in the l.a. area...are wo going on a winter base miles ride or are we going on dick measuring ride?

    i am just a cat 2 but as sherpa knows...i ride, race and train w/ some pretty tough guys so i could probably hold my own w/ you. i still get my bikes for free if that says anything to you?

    you may be very strong but i don't go hard again until january so it would be an aerobic ride if you don't mind. i like pete's too.

    w/ regard to exotic materials...i agree, as a crit guy, i have dragged a bike or two down the asphalt and few sponsors will spend the money to provide and replace high dollar tube sets. it is interesting to see where frame and component tech has gone as it is getting f-1 tech level.

    last, did you really not agree that a c-40 is simply a lugged carbon fiber construct? it is by no means the best of breed anymore. quite a paint job however on many of them.

    pcb
     
  6. ferraripete

    ferraripete F1 World Champ

    pch/drew...thank you for the nice p.m. sorry for the public joust!!

    best,

    pcb
     
  7. alvin582

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    I have my Tommaso Monza 2008. How do you guys think of it? It features: 6061 Lightweight Aluminum Frame, Tommaso Carbon Fiber Fork; Shimano 105 and Tiagra Components, FSA Triple Crankset; Ritchey Handlebar & Stem; Selle San Marco, Ponza Lux - Lightweight Alex R500 Rims. I think you can try
    http://www.dealstudio.com/searchdeals.php?deal_id=65406
     
  8. J. Salmon

    J. Salmon F1 Rookie
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    If you are a cyclist and want a Ferrari bike, why is it any different than a Ferrari T-shirt or watch? If you want it, get it!

    Personally, I would look for one of the road frames. The mountain bikes I have seen have always been good carbon work and yesturdays news eveywhere else, from suspension design to components (the one here is just yesturday's news all around). That's fine, but always left a bad taste. A road frame will always be classic, and provided it fits, it will ride within 98% of anything out there. And will still do well 10, 15 years from now. Plus, when I think of Italian cycling, I think of road bikes. I think it would be good fun and a perfect stable addition for a cycling tifosi.

    Cheers!

    -J.
     
  9. cscott67

    cscott67 Formula Junior

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    I have been out of cycling for over 20yrs, didn't realize the stuff was getting this crazy expensive. Aluminum had just come on the scenes and I was racing juniors and senior 2s. Are there any issues with longevity/stiffness on the CF frames? I didn't have any problems flexing the the aluminum frames during crits and sprints. Doesn't seem like CF would be much better, Scott
     
  10. DM18

    DM18 F1 Rookie

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    I have only seen F bikes in offices on display stands where the occupant of the office would squash any bicycle weighing less than 50lbs!
     
  11. ferraripete

    ferraripete F1 World Champ

    cf is intended to be the best of aluminum (response) and steel (comfort). unlike steel, cf does not work harden so it should not fatigue thus last pretty long.
     
  12. glpellegrino

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  13. Jackmb1

    Jackmb1 F1 Rookie

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    Nice bike. Could you tell me how much is the total weight of the bike?

    Thanks,
     
  14. Modenafan

    Modenafan F1 World Champ
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    I couldn't agree more. I've got a C-50 with Dura Ace 10 speed and a C-40 with Campy Record 10 speed. The C-50 is the best bike I've ever owned. I've got about 100,000 miles in the saddle and really love the Colnago product. On a side note, I had a friend with the Colnago/Ferrari road bike and he sold it due to it's geometry was a little funky. It had a very short top tube and wouldn't have fit my body type even if I had been interested.
     
  15. glpellegrino

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    15.8 lbs (~7.1 Kg's)
     
  16. cuneo

    cuneo Formula 3
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    Ferrari bikes are cool, but wouldn't the money be better spent elsewhere? Feed a village in Africa for a few months, and buy a non-Ferrari bike. Not making any personal attacks, I'm sure everyone on this thread gives generously to charity, but seriously... Is a $12,000 bike necessary? Buy a poor kid in your town something that he and his family needs, and spend the rest on a non-Ferrari bike. Unless, of course, you have more money than you know what to do with, then by all means, support the Ferrari brandname!!
     
  17. Cyclenirvana

    Cyclenirvana Karting

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    So, let me get this straight...>100K ok for car but not >10K for a bike. Think about how much money would go to charity if it was not spent on an exotic car! You're obviously not a cyclist. None of this is "necessary". And we could wax on and on about this...But I agree with you about buying a non-Ferrari bike.
    Don't think a Ferrari bike "label" is worth it. Now, on a car....that is another matter!
    Could custom build a Serotta for less than this Ferrari bike. I have an Ottrott road bike and a Scott Ransom Limited mountain bike...love 'em!
     

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