The Pinarello Prince holds a special place in the evolution of professional road bicycles, and this Team Fassa Bortolo replica captures the spirit of a pivotal era when young Fabian Cancellara was beginning to establish himself as one of cycling’s future stars. Meticulously built to replicate the exact specifications of the team-issued race bike, this example features a Campagnolo Record Titanium 10-speed groupset and the rare yellow-decal, team-issue Mavic Cosmic Carbone wheelset, faithfully recreating the machine that launched Cancellara’s rise in the professional peloton.
The Prince was one of Pinarello’s most influential designs, blending high-modulus carbon construction with precise geometry to create a lightweight, stiff, and responsive racing bicycle. Its combination of aerodynamic tube shaping and classic race handling made it ideal for both one-day Classics and stage racing, perfectly suited to the powerful and versatile riding style of Fabian Cancellara. As a young rider with Team Fassa Bortolo, Cancellara relied on the Prince to develop his formidable time trial and Classics capabilities, giving him the tools to dominate cobbled races and prologues alike.
This replica faithfully reproduces the bike as it would have appeared during Cancellara’s early professional seasons. The Campagnolo Record Titanium 10-speed groupset represents the peak of mechanical componentry at the time, providing smooth, reliable, and lightweight performance. Paired with the rare yellow-decal Mavic Cosmic Carbone wheelset – a team-issued design used in competition – the bicycle is a fully authentic recreation of the equipment that supported Cancellara as he began to make his mark on the world stage.
Fabian Cancellara’s career trajectory is legendary. Known for his dominance in the Classics, his ability to sustain high power over cobbled terrain, and his unmatched prowess against the clock, Cancellara would go on to become a multiple-time World Champion, Olympic gold medallist, and winner of Paris-Roubaix and the Tour of Flanders. This Pinarello Prince replica captures him at the beginning of that journey, offering a window into the bike that helped shape one of cycling’s most iconic riders.
Team Fassa Bortolo itself was one of the era’s most professional and well-equipped squads. Renowned for its meticulous team management, distinctive orange-and-white livery, and commitment to supporting both emerging and established talent, the team played a crucial role in the development of future champions like Cancellara. The Prince, adorned in the bright and instantly recognisable Fassa Bortolo livery and finished with team-specific decals, perfectly embodies the aesthetic and technical identity of the squad.
Beyond its historical significance, this replica is a testament to the quality and vision of Pinarello design. The Prince frame offers the stiffness, responsiveness, and light weight required for professional racing, while the combination of Campagnolo Record Titanium components and the Mavic Cosmic Carbone wheelset ensures a faithful recreation of the machine’s original performance characteristics. Every detail – from the tubing profiles to the cockpit setup – has been carefully considered to provide an authentic and historically accurate representation of the bicycle.
For collectors, this Pinarello Prince Team Fassa Bortolo Fabian Cancellara replica represents a rare and highly desirable addition. It is not only a beautifully executed machine but also a tangible link to a formative period in the career of one of cycling’s modern legends. The combination of technical innovation, iconic team history, and association with a rising star makes this bicycle a significant and compelling piece for any collection.
Owning this machine is to hold a piece of cycling history – a tribute to Cancellara’s early professional achievements, the innovation of Pinarello, and the legacy of Team Fassa Bortolo. From the Campagnolo Record Titanium groupset to the rare team-issued Mavic Cosmic Carbone wheels and faithful reproduction of the team livery, this Prince replica is a celebration of performance, design, and racing heritage, offering a unique opportunity to preserve and appreciate a landmark era in professional cycling.
Size: 57cm Horizontal Tope Tube
