Purple 2008 Marinoni Pista

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Frame / Size / Year:
2008 Marinoni Pista - Custom Geometry

Handlebars / Stem:
Nitto Riser > Thomson Elite 70mm > Oury Grips.

Fork / Headset:
Marinoni Fork > Tange Headset.

Front Wheel / Hub / Rim / Tire:
Aerospoke > Schwalbe Stelvio.

Rear Wheel / Hub / Rim / Tire:
Aerospoke > Schwalbe Stelvio.

Crankset / Bottom Bracket:
Sugino 75 > Phil Wood BB.

Saddle / Seat Post:
Brooks B17 Narrow > Thomson Set-back Post.

Pedals / Chain:
MKS RX-1 > MKS Clips & Straps > Izumi.

Gearing / Chainring / Misc.:
47/16

Notes:

Theme build based on Prince's 1981 Honda 400A from Purple Rain. Frame was custom built at Marinoni. It was a pleasure to work with them and the frame rides beautifully. Paint was done by Mr. Marinoni's wife...

Design: Dylan Adair of Faux Amis in Montreal.

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i must say...

Submitted by ananimals on 05/21/2009.

although i normally can't stand those two colors with each other, the color scheme you managed to pull off looks fantastic!

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:)

Submitted by mcjt on 04/20/2009.

one day, i'll buzz by you on this bike......

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3478/3460539156_29e501a90c_o.jpg

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Great frame and really nice

Submitted by mr_blonde373 on 01/02/2009.

Great frame and really nice build overall. It's really beautiful.

I'm not the kind of guy that hates on every aerospoke on the site, my friend has one and I like it alright, but I think this bike deserves better. Some shamals or ventos would look so beautiful and bring it all together. or atlantas to phils/DA7600s...yum...

dont take that the wrong way though, the build looks great as is and if you are happy with it that's obviously all that matters.

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The color...

Submitted by ELmo on 06/13/2008.

is very unique, looks real good. A set of corimas on that and gameover.

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i never wanted to be your weekend lover

Submitted by eric3185 on 06/02/2008.

simply amazing, one of the better builds i have ever seen.

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Great looking bike, awesome

Submitted by Brixtonboy on 04/11/2008.

Great looking bike, awesome colourway. The chrome really sets it off too

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Looks good!

Submitted by Noah on 04/10/2008.

I know it's theme based, however, it must weigh a ton. It's a tall frame + 2 aerospokes + brooks = HEAVY. I would opt for some lighter wheels but everything else looks good. Despite the weight, B17s are by far my favorite saddle, like sittin' on a pillow.

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Agreed.

Submitted by Riada73 on 04/11/2008.

It is pretty heavy, and as it was coming together I knew it would be. The irony is that it's not nearly as bad as I thought it would be. I think the main reason is the light weight of the Zona Steel, but also the fact that the frame was custom fitted to me and the gearing is swift. She's like a freight train once she gets moving.

The saddle was like a brick when I took it out of the box, and I was almost ready to resume my search for a San Marco Regal- which was what I had originally wanted for the build. I was VERY surprised at just how comfortable the saddle was once I went out riding. It will be with me for a long time.

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