My first post so please be kind, we have been here before...I have narrowed my bike choices to the following:

1. Cervelo Soloist
2. Pinarello Galileo
3. Colnago Arte

I have tested too many & now ready to bite the bullet. Sure the Treks/Giants are great bang for bucks - but these make me want to ride.

All the above will be running Ultegra, for once my local LBS has my size & colour choice! & the $$$ are about the same.

I have 3 years before 40! Wanna look good.

What I would like to here is:
1. Real world experience
2. Pro(s) & Con(s)
3. If you got one, would you now have gotten the other?
4. If you have had all 3 or 2 of the above, which one get's more sadle time

Thank you in advance for taking the time

Thank you all for your feedback/response.

Deciding factor in a twisted way was to find a LBS that either stocked all of the above or 2 or within close proximity so that I could compare back to back etc.

I did find a LBS that had both the Cervelo & Pinarello &b another LBS close by that had Colnago & a few other brands I had not considered (BH & Cinelli)...

As it was I fell in lust with the Cinelli range! Got talking with the LBS, narrowed my budget option down to either the Cinelli Aliante & Estrada - nice looking, similar running gear, within budget... But none in my size due to end of season & introduction of new shipment...

But the LBS then suggested for a little bit more we could try theCinelli Mecano (full Columbus Carbon tubing) with Ultegra group set (currently with Dura-Ace, but way beyond my budget) & either Shimano Ultegra wheels or Vuelta wheels for AUD4000!!! (helps when stocks are limited & they need to make room for new stock & they have your size).

This is more bike than I would appreciate for now, but it was beautiful & fitted/rode well. & a piece of machinery that would INSPIRE me to be a worthy contender.

FYI I have not ridden in 10 years & have recently got back into it riding a Scott Sub10 (flat bar road bike) to get the feel back before getting a proper ride & use the Scott as town commuter. I plan to ride 30-40km 3-4 times a week.

So this week I will be the PROUD owner of a Cinelli Mecano (still agonising at the moment to go the full Italian experience & get the Campagnola Record Gruppo with Campagnola Zonda wheel set... Oh help me GOD)...

Oh, I couldn't help my self so I specified white seat & bar tape to go with my new pair of Italian slippers (Sidi Genius 5.5 HT)...

nice rig :thumbsup: , you will enjoy eery moment on board!! which LBS, if you dont mind my asking?

nice rig :thumbsup: , you will enjoy every moment on board!! which LBS, if you dont mind my asking?

nice rig :thumbsup: , you will enjoy every moment on board!! which LBS, if you dont mind my asking?

"Favourite Cycles" in Manly. Australia.

Leighton was so easy to deal with as well as being very knowledgable. He really put to shame the other LBS's in sydney that sell similar brands.