Hello All,

I've recently accuired a Pinarello Stelvio with Dedicciai Kens tubing from what I believe is 1998. I'm wondering if anyone here can provide me with information about this frame -- I come from a Mt. Biking background and this will be my first road bike after I build it up. Also, I'm starting with frame only, nothing else, so any suggestions on the build are appreciated.

A few things I'd like to know:

*Where does Stelvio fit into the line of steel frames from that era?
*What is the difference between Dedacciai Dolmen and Kens?
*Does anyone know the year of this frame?
*Is this generally considered a nice bike?
*what type of Campy I should build it with?

Thanks for the info!

Hi, just read your post. I had a Pinarello Ken from 1994 to 2001. I absolutely regret selling it, i traded it in for a Sloping Aluminium Sigma. The pinarello was a cracking bike that took me from my 'being fat' to racing at a half decent level. The only modification i made was converting to Carbon time forks in A-Head. In terms of performance it was great in the french alpes. Oh kitted it out in Campag Chorus, naturally. Great long distance bike. Currently i ride a Ciocc Scandium which is the same size/Geometry. Id buy the Pinarello back tomorrow if i could....