And now for something completely different............. as the saying goes!
Another component of my refinancing purchase list was to obtain a road bike frame in a size more suited to my dwarfish stature.
With the lolly finally in the bank I've taken possession of a frame I've had on hold since October last year - a 2013 Pinarello Paris.
This is a size 50 frame compared to the size 54 I have been riding.
And being a 2013 new old stock model, it has dawned on me that the signature graphics are of the the now deceased founder.
"Dead man riding...." - hope that doesn't translate to the new owner.
The recent cobra related thread I saw with engine size comparisons got me thinking and the following shots denote how much smaller this size 50 frame really is compared to the 54 FP7.
Centred the frame on the crank and rear wheel spigot as a datum and was pretty surprised - as follows.
Rear stay variance
Steerer variance
Frame and steerer changes view
After gear is swapped over I'll get a proper fit up and see how the new model goes.
Enjoy!