[ebonho]

Originally Posted by amvj

Wow, that is a Pinarello Dogma F10. How much the owner paid for it?

These exotics guys are pretty tight lipped about, understandably so. He bought it used. Single owner. But the new one is around 9.5 lacs if I'm not mistaken?

Cheers, Doc

[AutoIndian]

Originally Posted by ebonho

These exotics guys are pretty tight lipped about, understandably so. He bought it used. Single owner. But the new one is around 9.5 lacs if I'm not mistaken?

Cheers, Doc

Vow, mind blowing price of a simple cycle. Of course it must be full carbon fibre. What else makes this bike so pricey?

[ebonho]

Originally Posted by AutoIndian

What else makes this bike so pricey?

It's Italian. And has won more Tour de France's in the last 10 years than any other bike.

And has near identical geometry to the equally legendary Cannondale CAAD frames.

Look at the first photo of the Dogma and the CAAD side by side.



Now see the comparison of the frame geometry of the CAAD8 and the Dogma F8 and F12. Uncanny.





Cheers, Doc

[ebonho]

Golden Gate/Basket bridge, Ravet. Nice fog in the mornings now. Not yet arm sleeve/long sleeve cold though.





Cheers, Doc

[AutoIndian]

Originally Posted by ebonho

Golden Gate/Basket bridge, Ravet. Nice fog in the mornings now. Not yet arm sleeve/long sleeve cold though.

Nice pics there Doc. You were so near to my home. Had you given me a shout from the basket bridge, I would have come running to meet you in no time. Next time when you hit that route give me a shout. Indeed it was awesome climate today morning. One of my hiking group friends sahred the below picture taken from top of Ghoradeshwar. The Chaurai Devi hill peeping out from a think white blanket of clouds and Dongarwadi can be seen in the background.

[ebonho]

Originally Posted by AutoIndian

Nice pics there Doc. You were so near to my home. Had you given me a shout from the basket bridge, I would have come running to meet you in no time. Next time when you hit that route give me a shout. Indeed it was awesome climate today morning. One of my hiking group friends sahred the below picture taken from top of Ghoradeshwar. The Chaurai Devi hill peeping out from a think white blanket of clouds and Dongarwadi can be seen in the background.

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I've rekindled my love for this iconic "flyover intervals" loop of Poona so will definitely sync up. Used to do it 2018 timeframe on the ACT pretty regularly, when a lot of the flyovers were still not complete.

You are good with names man! I need fat big landmarks to navigate, and definitely will be lost with all the names. In fact I only recognised Ghoradeshwar because it's a segment on Strava that I have been PRing on recently! Lol And for me the Mandir is the main landmark for my 60 km loops turnaround point.

But yes, this spot is famous for its beautiful cloud vistas, especially in the monsoons.

However, if you've noticed, the rains are barely over and already some hills have gone straw yellow from the bright emerald green just a couple of weeks back. In fact it's clearly visible in your friend's photo as well. October midday heat baking would surely have contributed.

Cheers, Doc

[vb-saan]

Originally Posted by ebonho

Golden Gate/Basket bridge, Ravet. Nice fog in the mornings now. Not yet arm sleeve/long sleeve cold though.

Awesome clicks there! The bike and the background really blends well.

I was in a bike shop over the weekend and saw this 2008 CAAD8 on sale there; kind of a rarity on roads nowadays (picture from the shop's website).

[chethan.ram]

On top of Mullayanagiri.

[ebonho]

Originally Posted by vb-san

Awesome clicks there! The bike and the background really blends well.

I was in a bike shop over the weekend and saw this 2008 CAAD8 on sale there; kind of a rarity on roads nowadays (picture from the shop's website).

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Thanks VB. This is a beautiful American made CAAD. Before they moved their frame manufacturing to Taiwan. Beautiful original paint as well.

Cannondale gives you a lifetime warranty on their bikes. But only on the original paint. Repainted bikes are void.

Cheers, Doc

[papr23]

Originally Posted by chethan.ram

On top of Mullayanagiri.

Awesome! You must have enjoyed the descent with that nice bike. Reminded me of my ride few years back to Mullayanagiri.

[chethan.ram]

Originally Posted by papr23

Awesome! You must have enjoyed the descent with that nice bike. Reminded me of my ride few years back.

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Enjoyed both the ascent and the descent. In fact we continued towards Bababudangari after this and we ended up with 100 kms with an elevation gain of 2000 meters.

[vb-saan]

First weekend ride on the new bike – 78.5 kms. And the initial impressions are quite positive:

• Much more aggressive riding position than the FX3 – demanding but fun.
• Like the sporty feel –the handlebar position and length is spot on (600mm).
• Feels faster, and easier on climbs – maybe the better crankset and tyres? The avg. speed was 21.5; could have been better if not for the heavy pedestrian traffic on the route back home.
• Not that much of noticeable difference in the shift quality (Sora v/s Alivio/Acera).
• Refinement is not close to the Trek, but the BMC is much more communicative.
• The contact points are made of special Swiss rocks I believe. The saddle and grips are super-hard; will continue with this for a month or so and will change if I don’t get used to it.

[ebonho]

Originally Posted by vb-san

First weekend ride on the new bike – 78.5 kms. And the initial impressions are quite positive:

Stunning photo! Amazed at how radically dropped the seat stays are on this one. I think its their signature look, even on their roadies.

Call it a hunch, but I think you will keep the Trek.

Cheers, Doc

[AutoIndian]

Did the 2nd Century plus Practice Ride to Kondeshwar, Jambhavli. We were 4 of us. Major part of the initial 28kms was old Mumbai-Pune highway till Kamshet. Then we took a right turn towards Nane Maval, Kambre etc. That 22 km road (baring a few 100 mts patch) is simply awesome. Very well laid and scenic throughout. The last patch of 1km till we reach Kondeshwar is very rough but ridable. The name Kondeshwar comes from the multi-level waterfall behind the temple, forming numerous kunds (ponds), I guess there were 5 levels. Enjoy the pics below.


Morning tea break at Kamshet


The beautiful Indrayani River


Notice the reflections & vapors rising from the river water surface


Indrayani just after the Uksan dam


The rising sun rays piercing through the trees


The old Nandi in front of the Kondeshwar Temple


Our bikes parked just outside the temple


Water stream flowing into the top kund (pond) behind the temple


Crystal clear water upstream


Beautiful Kondeshwar temple on the banks of multi-level waterfall


Level-3 of the multi-level waterfall


Uksan dam flood gates


Bike & Uksan dam in the backdrop


The beautiful Saccharum Spontaneum grass shining in bright sunlight


Same grass swaying with the wind in front of the fields


Trekkers most sought after "Dhaak-Bahiri Caves" as seen from Kondeshwar temple


Another view of the water stream


Our breakfast, the famous Samarth Matki Misal at Vadgaon Maval


That's my bike flying high after reaching another milestone.

[ebonho]

Originally Posted by AutoIndian

Our breakfast, the famous Samarth Matki Misal at Vadgaon Maval

Picturesque ride as always bro. Can you share where exactly this misal place is? Looks nice!

The CAAD posing today morning. The straw by her side is for our new pet, Peter the bull.













Cheers, Doc