Road, Gravel, & Mountain - XL-Size Cycling

I could have written yet another review on how great and dividing F12 looks, analyzing the curves, and comparing its aerodynamics and characteristics to other bikes.   But that has been done many times already.   Instead, I ma going to write about my impressions from a recent Gran Fondo, especially since I have ridden 4,000 miles on this bike at this point. So here we go.  I am an XL rider, weighing 230 lbs.  And here is my story. April 9, 2022.  Sea Otter Classic 2022.  GranFondo Carmelo.  Mile 24 of 92.  I have been riding for a little over an hour.  After a slow mass start, I have been passing most of people on my way.  I don't feel tired a bit.  It almost feels like the bike is riding itself.  It is not the lightest bike, but the aero and asymmetric design helps the bike to slice through the wind.  Every bit of my effort seems to go into the forward motion.  The first rest stop is coming up.  I refl...

If Pinarello Gan K Disc could be described in just one phrase, I would say, " It puts a smile on your face ". A big smile.  First when you look at it.  And the smile gets bigger when you ride it.  And even bigger as you ride longer. Pinarello Gan K gets going fast.  There is no hesitation. It doesn't fight you.  It doesn't make you put tons of effort in order to reward you with speed. It feels like it shrinks the distance.  I have a regular hilly ride that I have done at least 100 times on 11 different bikes -- from Specialized Roubaix to Trek Domane to Colnago CLX 2.0 to Bianchi Infinito CV.  This bike is different.  It glides.  It slices through the air.  It helps you go fast. Pinarello Gan K Disc is extremely dialed in.  It has has a nearly perfect combination of acceleration, handling, and ride quality. Scorecard (based on 3 rides): Acceleration: 9 out of 10.  It accelerates very fast, like ther...