The Pinarello Prince holds a special place in the history of professional cycling, and this original Team Telekom example ridden by Cadel Evans (AM) is a rare and remarkable collector’s bicycle.
Proudly displayed at our Flandrien Hotel the bicycle is completely original and built to exact team specifications. It features Campagnolo Record titanium 10-speed components and Deda finishing kit, creating a machine that perfectly exemplifies the cutting-edge technology of its era. Record components of this era were the pinnacle of mechanical shifting, renowned for their precision, durability, and lightweight construction.
The Prince was a high-performance road frame designed by Pinarello to meet the demanding needs of the professional peloton. With advanced aluminium and carbon fibre construction, aerodynamic tube shaping, and precise race geometry, it was built to provide maximum stiffness, responsive handling, and weight savings – all essential characteristics for riders competing at the highest level.
For Cadel Evans, an emerging Grand Tour contender at the time, the Prince offered a platform capable of supporting both explosive attacks and long stage efforts, blending performance and reliability in one exceptional machine.
Team Telekom was one of the most iconic squads of the late 1990s and early 2000s. Known for their distinctive magenta and white livery, exceptional team organisation, and roster of world-class riders, Telekom consistently dominated both stage races and one-day events.
Cadel Evans, racing for Telekom and Team T-Mobile early in his professional career, showcased his versatility and talent across European races, gradually building the foundations that would later lead him to become the first Australian to win the Tour de France. This bicycle is a direct connection to those formative years and the high-level racing environment of the Telekom team.
From a collector’s perspective, this Pinarello Prince is extraordinarily rare. Original team bikes from Telekom, especially those used by riders of Cadel Evans’ calibre, are highly sought after for their authenticity, performance pedigree, and connection to a defining era in professional cycling. The pristine condition of this bicycle elevates it from a mere historical artifact to a truly exceptional investor’s piece.
Size: 55 cm horizontal top tube
