Classic & Vintage - Sancineto

Hi all, I just became a new member of the forum, and want to say hello. AND..... I have a question,....I'm about to buy a bike here in Germany, and could use some advice. I'm not the smallest or lightest rider, 6'2, about 125 Kilos, and ride a 20 year-old 63cm Dancelli with Falke Steel tubing. Never had any Probs, it just time to get a new bike. I finally found an italian Frame-maker, Giovanni Sancineto, and wonder if ANYONE besides maybe 50-60 people here in Europe have ever heard of him???? The frame is made of Columbus Gara tubing, and it'll have a complete Campa Veloce set of components...(Always wanted that)...The thing is NOT EVEN on GOOGLE are there any sites dealing with Sancineto frames...To make matters worse, the frame was delivered to the shop yesterday, and I went to check it out today....Paint damage, etc, AND not 63 but 62cm!!! I know this sounds like a bad omen....:-( Does ANYONE know anything about the manufacturer??? I'd really like to hear worthwhile comments...(and not just...''Don't do it!!''.........Many many Thanks for your Help,
germanrider

Hello guys, figured I'll chime in here about some Sancineto information. I bought a frame from Germany some months ago and I'm right in the middle of the process of building it up. It's a dark blue metallic size 58 frame made from Columbus SLX New tubing, and I instantly fell in love with it when I first saw it. Beautiful lugs and paint job, although the chrome could have been in better shape. No dents though. Regarding the framebuilder there's some very useful information in the http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?484737-Tell-me-about-boeshield-should-I-use-it-on-these-frames thread. Since the headset on my bike was Campa Chorus I decided to go with an early 90's chorus RS gruppo to suit the frame time-wise.

Below are some pictures of the build in its current state, soon to be fitted with another stem and a regal saddle. Note the guide on the steerer for Ergopower cables, suggesting that the frame is newer than it looks, most probably post 1992 when ergopower was first introduced. Myself, I can't wait to take it out for a ride in spring when it's(hopefully) finished.

http://img200.imageshack.us/img200/6030/img2543r.jpg

http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/3587/img2544.jpg

http://img10.imageshack.us/img10/2359/img2546m.jpg

http://img43.imageshack.us/img43/5738/img2545v.jpg

Last, a blurry picture of the build in its current state:

http://img258.imageshack.us/img258/1950/cinelli2.jpg


edit: Being a forum noob I realize that maybe this post should be better suited in a proper thread in the Vintage forum. My apologies, you may move this post to a more suitable thread if needed.

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hi, i have a sancineto built from columbus max tubing.serial #94-sg001 . it's redish orange color. it's got multi color fading and lots of perfect chrome. the ride is the best i've ever ridden- ive been riding since 1971!! you own a real gem ,don't give it up. you have a real gem!! have you found out more info on sancineto history yet? maybe i can send you a photo of my bike. if i can figure out how!!!!!!! kim

Hi Kimble, welcome to the forum!

The MAX Sancinetos are amazing, I know I've seen a pearl white frame somewhere around the forum. It would be really interesting to see your bike as I've never seen a Sancineto in MAX built up. Did you build it? What gruppo is on it? Regarding images you can use imageshack.us , upload it with a 640x480 size then paste the link here with the tags sancineto.

Indeed I have found some additional information on the Sancineto workshop, you can either look at this thread: http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=484737 or have a look at how my bike turned out now that it's finished: http://velospace.org/node/28110 . I have recently changed my wheels to a pair of Gipiemme tecno 416's to further emphasize the triathlon aestethics of my bike.. :)

Sneak peek preview:
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/Maans

BEAUTIFUL frame. Thanks, I now need to have one immediately. Looks great built up, I'm liking the deep rims, let us know how it rides!

Hi Kimble, welcome to the forum!

The MAX Sancinetos are amazing, I know I've seen a pearl white frame somewhere around the forum. It would be really interesting to see your bike as I've never seen a Sancineto in MAX built up. Did you build it? What gruppo is on it? Regarding images you can use imageshack.us , upload it with a 640x480 size then paste the link here with the tags sancineto.

Indeed I have found some additional information on the Sancineto workshop, you can either look at this thread: http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=484737 or have a look at how my bike turned out now that it's finished: http://velospace.org/node/28110 . I have recently changed my wheels to a pair of Gipiemme tecno 416's to further emphasize the triathlon aestethics of my bike.. :)

Sneak peek preview:
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/Maans

You sir, have an incredible bike!

Please give us big, huge pictures.

.....and lots of them please.:)

BEAUTIFUL frame. Thanks, I now need to have one immediately. Looks great built up, I'm liking the deep rims, let us know how it rides!

Thanks a lot! The Gipiemme rims have a special "soul" in them, very acoustic with a soft noise as the spokes break the wind. The ride is great. The freehub is completely silent so you get the feeling of just hovering above the ground.

If you are a tall fellow have a look at:

http://cicli-berlinetta.de/frames/frame66.php
and
http://cicli-berlinetta.de/frames/frame67.php

These are the only NOS frames I have seen for sale, shame about the sizes(and possibly the pricing) though.


You sir, have an incredible bike!

Please give us big, huge pictures.

.....and lots of them please.:)

Thank you very much gomango! Good things come for those who wait! :)

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And about the size; also check out the flickr set I made: http://www.flickr.com/photos/50684854@N02/sets/72157624050672761/ . I'm a total flickr newbie, so I couldnt get them bigger than 1024x768. Anyways, enjoy!


Regards,

Maans