Paganini Frames/bike any good?

07Lapierre · 2009-11-13 10:33:22

I've seen a few of these frames around. Just wondering if anyone has one and would you recommend them? they seem to be very popular as Winter trainer bikes.

13-11-2009 11:33AM

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07Lapierre

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I've seen a few of these frames around. Just wondering if anyone has one and would you recommend them? they seem to be very popular as Winter trainer bikes.

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#2 13-11-2009 12:15PM

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They are fine. As far as I know they are spurious frames with the paganini badge these days, but that doesn't mean they are bad.

I don't like naming names, but for example Martin O'Loughlin won the vets champs in 2008 on one, plus the Corkman 3 day, several combined races, 2 stages of the Suir Valley International against top competition, several "A" races and lots more besides. As well as 2 weeks in the alps coaching Roche and Deignan for the Olympics whilst riding the paganini with them.

I reckon you'll be alright. One of the lads here has a shop which sells them in Finglas I think. Acoustic maybe ?

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#3 13-11-2009 12:17PM

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Quigs Snr wrote: »

I reckon you'll be alright. One of the lads here has a shop which sells them in Finglas I think. Acoustic maybe ?

Humphries Cycles

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#4 13-11-2009 12:28PM

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It's very hard to find info on them on the net because they are rebranded frames from generic manufacturers. THIS IS NOT NECESSARILY A BAD THING! At least one of their models is a rebadged pedalforce, I'm sure it would be possible to identify the Paganini's other incarnations if you know which model you're after.

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#5 13-11-2009 12:28PM

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I have a 54cm carbon f&f for sale since sept. Sellers spiel aside, I couldn't fault it. The only reason I changed was cos I bought a new Kebel f&f. Here's the link.

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055691483&highlight=paganini

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#6 13-11-2009 12:46PM

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Thanks for the replies. The reason I posted was that I've ordered one from Humphries. Was just curious really as although I think there fine, just wondered what others thought of them.

There almost becoming a "must have" if your a member of SwordsCC! Everyone seems to have them

I've ordered a compact frame ( any colour you like as long as its silver!). It'll come complete with mudguards as I intend using it as a winter/commuting bike. Looking forward to trying it out. God bless the bike to work scheme!

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#7 13-11-2009 12:52PM

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Well if anyone in Swords CC wants a perfect Paganini f&f, point them to boards.ie...and me!!

Good luck with the new hardware.:)

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#8 13-11-2009 12:53PM

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I got a secondhand Carbon Paganini in March and it has been very good. Light and stiff enough for me anyway. Probably paid a bit too much for it though. In hindsight I would have got a new Planet X for similar money.

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