Pinarello Prince Di2 2009 Bike

Its World-wide success was unprecedented as it won countless awards around the globe, including the Editors' Choice for Best Race Bike from Bicycling magazine (USA), Bike of the Year from Ciclismo (Italy) and Best of Show EuroBike from CycleSport (UK) to name a few.

The characteristics of the Prince are summarized best in the enthusiastic comments from Prince owners.
In the words of one: "Incredible. A river of completely new feelings is lived on the Prince, feelings that literally ignite a demanding cyclist: the handling is extraordinary on high speed curves, tremendously explosive on violent accelerations and then when you get to know it the pedals seem to spin as if driven by a motor putting all the power from your legs to the pavement." The new 2009 production is built with Pinarello's exclusive Torayca? carbon 50HM1K.

A 54 cm complete Prince with Charisma wheels and Most accessories weighs approximately 6700 grams, the frame alone in the same size approximately 900 grams.

• The Di2 package is custom built to internally route the Shimano Dura-Ace 7970 Di2 so that the Electronic cables are seamless and completely internal
   
• Pinarello is among the very first manufacturers to take advantage of this OEM Di2 system, which offers the cleanest and safest way to offer this first of the next generation of componentry

• The cables from the levers follow the brake cables under the MOst Talon bar and enter the downtube a short distance from the headtube concealing unsightly wiring and the accompanying fasteners
   
• This area has been reinforced and features a sealed cover to keep the elements out of the frame
   
• The battery is located below the water bottle cage on the downtube and is attached at an additional boss below the cage and the lower bottle boss
   
• The actuation cables enter and exit the battery pack through another sealed port in the frame and emerge near both the front and rear derailleurs which creates a very clean line for the cables while keeping the weight of the battery pack as low as possible without the risk of interference with the drivetrain
   
• The geometry and ride characteristics of the Prince Di2 are identical to the Prince FP framesets designed for traditional componentry
   
• The control box, which is conveniently located, but out of the way, under the handlebars on the brake cable shows battery life left as well as the means to recalibrate the system should the need arise
   
• The range of the system is easily 1000+ miles between charges and, in the unlikely event of the battery running low; you will get plenty of warning (and shifts) as the front derailleur will quit shifting approximately 50 shifts before the rear derailleur
   
• In the event of a crash, the wiring is protected inside the frame to avoid damage