Classic & Vintage - Show us your I-talians!

+2!!! ^^^

honestly, garnering up a collection like that is a dream of mine haha

Time to repost:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3514/3210931363_86da18d5c0.jpg

http://www.flickr.com/photos/34539842@N06/sets/72157612772895144/with/3210931363/

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3547/3297581041_8cecc5a386.jpg

I wish I could post my Italians but I've still not built them up. Quite shameful of me.

Oh my!

The motherlode!

Do you happen to have any individual pics?

There's some on my flickr gallery:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/54616231@N04/sets/

I still need to change bar tape and probably replace decals. I mounted gumwall Pacellas since these pics...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v31/Talus/003.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v31/Talus/008-1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v31/Talus/005-1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v31/Talus/006-1.jpg

^ Oooohhhh...nice! We don't see enough Palettis here; I bet it looks swank with gumwalls!

My Mama Mia '70's Mirella:

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff142/Head_High_and_Glassy/1976%20Mirella/P1010005.jpg

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff142/Head_High_and_Glassy/1976%20Mirella/P1010011_3.jpg

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff142/Head_High_and_Glassy/1976%20Mirella/P1010006_2.jpg

Also, my best trash find ever ..

Scott

Mid-80's Battaglin - now serving duty as my single-speed early season/late season trainer. Cromor frame with lots of Pantos. TSD sticker on the underside of the downtube.

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5089/5271860937_c90556374b.jpg

My Pinarello Vuelta with '09 Campy:

http://i414.photobucket.com/albums/pp226/wellbiked/002-3.jpg

http://i414.photobucket.com/albums/pp226/wellbiked/014-2.jpg

I put some 700 x 25 Vittoria EVO CX's on it just before I took these photos:

http://i414.photobucket.com/albums/pp226/wellbiked/006-4.jpg

Miche seatpost:

http://i414.photobucket.com/albums/pp226/wellbiked/007-4.jpg

An older photo dressed in white:

http://i414.photobucket.com/albums/pp226/wellbiked/DSC02022.jpg

My Rossin

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs605.ash2/155765_928674381981_5002905_49446979_1459660_n.jpg

My Colnago

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1225.snc4/155765_928674376991_5002905_49446978_5154868_n.jpg

And my De Rosa since it is getting up in age

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs802.snc4/68262_930978185141_5002905_49498970_2294905_n.jpg

182697182698Here is my Only Italian - American Tommaso!!

Wife's 86 Bianchi Brava and my 93 Viner Nemo

http://i832.photobucket.com/albums/zz248/earoehl/BianchiBrava-50.jpg

http://i832.photobucket.com/albums/zz248/earoehl/Viner-50.jpg

[QUOTE=ldmataya;11951419]Time to repost:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3514/3210931363_86da18d5c0.jpg

http://www.flickr.com/photos/34539842@N06/sets/72157612772895144/with/3210931363/

Nicely done!

Bottecchia love...

http://i956.photobucket.com/albums/ae45/1_bottecchia/bottecchia_campy/bottecchia_full_1.jpg

http://i956.photobucket.com/albums/ae45/1_bottecchia/BOTTECCHIA%20SHIRT/BOTTECCHIA_SHIRT_FRONT_CU.jpg

My 2 Pinarellos. I'm the original owner of the '84 Record, which I rebuilt with mostly Record 10sp parts about 2 years ago. Headset is the original Campy SR, and the seatpost is the original NR. I still have the Concor saddle in the basement. The only non- Italian parts are the bars and stem and the pedals. The frame was brought back from the factory for me by Kolin and Delarosa who ran Northwest Cycles in Seattle back in the old days.

The white Paris is certainly out of place in C&V, but is also all Italian except for the bars (Easton EC90 SLX3) and the Look Keo carbon Ti pedals. Drivetain, brakes, etc are SR 11 speed.

My wife has a Bianchi Giro, but it has a DA/ Ultegra drivetrain (and I don't have any pictures of it).

Forgive the reflector, was riding my girlfriend's front wheel while waiting for new tires. I'll probably do a post about the rebirth of this old ( originally yellow ) Atala, but for now, this pic from Ocean Beach will have to do. 1973 Giro D'Italia, with all new 9 sp Campy. My first road bike of any kind.

http://i762.photobucket.com/albums/xx269/5Baum/IMG_0070.jpg?t=1292729750

I love this thread already.

http://www.bikeforums.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=182697&d=1290811534

wow im late to the party!
I sure wish i had some nice photos

http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/nrodgers_album/daccordi.jpg
http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/nrodgers_album/SANY0449.jpghttp://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/nrodgers_album/006.jpg

The bag is now red.
http://velospace.org/files/P1140194[3].jpg

Robbie, I really like this bike.

My favourite ride, an '87 De Rosa Professional

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j103/jetsanchEz/180-1.jpg

Fast and light, a Modolo 3000, top of the line at the time

http://velospace.org/files/Ben9.jpg

Purple Designer '84 Ciocc

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j103/jetsanchEz/ciocc004-1.jpg

A Ciocc from '87 or so that I powdercoated and put a 105/Ultegra kit on, my second favourite ride (really bad photo, sorry)

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j103/jetsanchEz/ciocc3.jpg

A Battaglin from '87 that is a great all-around bike made from Columbus Cromor tubes

http://velospace.org/files/batt011.jpg

A Colnago Oval Master titanium bike that is incredible to ride but too awesome for me, I'll probably sell it in 2011

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j103/jetsanchEz/titanio002.jpg

A mid-'90s Colnago Master Olympic that I bought for parts but I am not really crazy about how the Shamals feel so I will probably sell it

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j103/jetsanchEz/olympic009.jpg

Within the last year, I've sold my Masi, Colnago, Cinelli, and De Rosa, so the herd has been considerably culled. But as many folks here know, Italian bikes are my favorites. Still have the Marastoni (plus an autographed photo of Licinio Marastoni with my bike), Bianchi with panto Chorus group, circa '76 cromovelato Wilier with panto parts, Picchio Special frame awaiting build, early 70's Coppi, and a BMZ I recently picked up. Here's the BMZ awaiting spring:

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Within the last year, I've sold my Masi, Colnago, Cinelli, and De Rosa, so the herd has been considerably culled. But as many folks here know, Italian bikes are my favorites. Still have the Marastoni (plus an autographed photo of Licinio Marastoni with my bike), Bianchi with panto Chorus group, circa '76 cromovelato Wilier with panto parts, Picchio Special frame awaiting build, early 70's Coppi, and a BMZ I recently picked up. Here's the BMZ awaiting spring:

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Nice.

What frame material is the BMZ built from?

A close-up of the stays at some point would be cool.

Love the paint.

Nice.

What frame material is the BMZ built from?

A close-up of the stays at some point would be cool.

Love the paint.

SLX
It has the aero style fork crown with the narrow blades as well.

Here's the BMZ awaiting spring:
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More pics!


My favourite ride, an '87 De Rosa Professional

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A mid-'90s Colnago Master Olympic that I bought for parts but I am not really crazy about how the Shamals feel so I will probably sell it

...

Incredible collection! It puts most here to shame including myself (goes without saying). What are your gripes with the Ti Colnago, and the Shamals?

My recent acquisition, Colnago Active Made in Italy:

http://i428.photobucket.com/albums/qq4/quantumfoam_2008/les%20quatre%20amis/DSC_20001.jpg

http://i428.photobucket.com/albums/qq4/quantumfoam_2008/Colnago%20Active/DSC_0007.jpg

I know it has Shimano Ultegra Group on the Colnago, that will be changed to Campagnolo Chorus soon.

Gios Torino Professional all Campy and 99.9% European. I just installed Campagnolo Record C, that I had from a Paramount PDG I picked up a few months ago.

http://i428.photobucket.com/albums/qq4/quantumfoam_2008/les%20quatre%20amis/DSC_10001.jpg

http://i428.photobucket.com/albums/qq4/quantumfoam_2008/les%20quatre%20amis/DSC_10015.jpg

Here's my Sunday rider on a dry and clear day, Cinelli Super Corsa. Campagnolo Carbon Record with Mavic Ksyrium Wheels and Cinelli Titanium Grammo stem.

http://i428.photobucket.com/albums/qq4/quantumfoam_2008/les%20quatre%20amis/DSC_40002.jpg

http://i428.photobucket.com/albums/qq4/quantumfoam_2008/les%20quatre%20amis/DSC_40005.jpg

My recent acquisition, Colnago Active Made in Italy:

http://i428.photobucket.com/albums/qq4/quantumfoam_2008/les%20quatre%20amis/DSC_20001.jpg

http://i428.photobucket.com/albums/qq4/quantumfoam_2008/Colnago%20Active/DSC_0007.jpg

I know it has Shimano Ultegra Group on the Colnago, that will be changed to Campagnolo Chorus soon.

Gios Torino Professional all Campy and 99.9% European. I just installed Campagnolo Record C, that I had from a Paramount PDG I picked up a few months ago.

http://i428.photobucket.com/albums/qq4/quantumfoam_2008/les%20quatre%20amis/DSC_10001.jpg

http://i428.photobucket.com/albums/qq4/quantumfoam_2008/les%20quatre%20amis/DSC_10015.jpg

Here's my Sunday rider on a dry and clear day, Cinelli Super Corsa. Campagnolo Carbon Record with Mavic Ksyrium Wheels and Cinelli Titanium Grammo stem.

http://i428.photobucket.com/albums/qq4/quantumfoam_2008/les%20quatre%20amis/DSC_40002.jpg

http://i428.photobucket.com/albums/qq4/quantumfoam_2008/les%20quatre%20amis/DSC_40005.jpg

Mike,

Nice Colnago.

I survived riding my Master Extra light with nine speed DA for four years w/o bursting into flames!

In fact, the only folks that cared were "internet" experts.

The guys in my group couldn't have cared less.

I will say though, 10 speed Chorus is the nicest gruppo I own and well worth a try.

Cool bikes you have there!

Mike,

Nice Colnago.

I survived riding my Master Extra light with nine speed DA for four years w/o bursting into flames!

In fact, the only folks that cared were "internet" experts.

The guys in my group couldn't have cared less.



Ernesto sure doesn't care, which is why he sells Shimano-equipped bikes.

Circa 1988 Pinarello Catena Lusso.

http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r345/Frogbutter/Bikes%20-%20Biking/ItalianandAmericanSteelSpecializedAllezandPinarelloCatenaLusso.jpg
http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r345/Frogbutter/Bikes%20-%20Biking/HeadTube.jpg
http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r345/Frogbutter/Bikes%20-%20Biking/CampagnoloBrakesPinarelloCatenaLusso.jpg
http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r345/Frogbutter/Bikes%20-%20Biking/CampagnoloRearPinarelloCatenaLusso.jpg
http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r345/Frogbutter/Bikes%20-%20Biking/CampagnoloSeatPinarelloCatenaLusso.jpg
http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r345/Frogbutter/Bikes%20-%20Biking/SanMarcoPinarelloCatenaLusso.jpg

Circa 1988 Pinarello Catena Lusso.


Only takes one - especially if it's your avatar. And red.

Ernesto sure doesn't care, which is why he sells Shimano-equipped bikes.

Yes, that certainly appears to be correct!

Seems to work fine for a racer or two as well.

http://www.bikeradar.com/news/article/pro-bike-sven-nyss-colnago-c50-cross-20136

Hey PS...What "model" of BMZ is that? Do you have anymore pics? That is definitely going in the inspiration file for my eventual monostay frame building adventure! Is that Columbus Aero tubing at both ends???!

TIA


Within the last year, I've sold my Masi, Colnago, Cinelli, and De Rosa, so the herd has been considerably culled. But as many folks here know, Italian bikes are my favorites. Still have the Marastoni (plus an autographed photo of Licinio Marastoni with my bike), Bianchi with panto Chorus group, circa '76 cromovelato Wilier with panto parts, Picchio Special frame awaiting build, early 70's Coppi, and a BMZ I recently picked up. Here's the BMZ awaiting spring:

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Hey PS...What "model" of BMZ is that? Do you have anymore pics? That is definitely going in the inspiration file for my eventual monostay frame building adventure! Is that Columbus Aero tubing at both ends???!

TIA

I'll try to get some better pics soon. I believe both the front fork and rear stays are Columbus Air. The rear stays are basically an adapted fork. The reverse of the seattube is creased to allow the rear wheel to be fitted. I believe the model is "chronostiff." They also apparently made a "chronostar" with a less radical monostay. They came in to a shop in New England. I got it on ebay from the original owner who lives not too far from me, at what I think was a fair but not spectacular price. I couldn't resist it. The owner threw in an extra wheelset, a couple of BMZ jerseys, and a spare 1st gen. C-Record rear derailleur.

Here's the one that started it all for me - the BMZ-built Palo Alto:

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/jd6572/2009%20Rides/Slowpoke%20ride%203/paloalto.jpg

there are some nice german cars creeping in here.

I just scrolled through this thread again.......Drillium Dude, your bikes are absolutely beautiful!

Early 80's Pinarello, probbly SL, repainted by CycleArt, and now with a DA 6 drivetrain.
1988 "Mondrian" Tommaso TLX with 8-Speed 600 Tricolor.

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b384/RCopple/IMG_00012r.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b384/RCopple/IMG_00062.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b384/RCopple/tommaso8r1.jpg

there are some nice german cars creeping in here.

As well there should be.

I won't keep complimenting every fabulous bike I see on here, like BBM's BMZ, but I encourage others to post theirs.

I know we have a similar thread or two like this one in the archives, but we have so many beautiful bikes to enjoy.

Please keep them coming!

Incredible collection! It puts most here to shame including myself (goes without saying). What are your gripes with the Ti Colnago, and the Shamals?

I didn't really set out to collect Italian bikes, it just happened that way but thanks :)

I don't have a gripe with the Ti Colnago, it is an amazing bike that I should ride more but it is not suited to my style of riding. When I am out on the Colnago I have to a bit more conscientitious with regards to locking up and so I find that I don't ride it as much as I should, that is all. If I am going for a long ride with a planned route, it is a great choice.

The Shamals are stiff and all that but I don't like how they perform when it is windy out. I had them on my De Rosa over the summer and on one ride I almost got blown over sideways, which has never ever happened to me before.

So here is my baby again, Pinarello Veneto and a custom bianchi probably gonna sell it in the spring, it was a fun project for me. never gonna get rid of my pinarello, though i would like a campy groupset on it. but i guess it's fine for now :)

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c352/Andrewly_44/Bikes/IMG_2371.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c352/Andrewly_44/Bikes/IMG_1770.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c352/Andrewly_44/Bikes/IMG_1768.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c352/Andrewly_44/Bikes/IMG_1773.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c352/Andrewly_44/Bikes/IMG_2537.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c352/Andrewly_44/Bikes/IMG_2540.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c352/Andrewly_44/Bikes/IMG_2529.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c352/Andrewly_44/Bikes/IMG_2528.jpg

EDIT: Nevermind, I saw the explanation. Here are some more pics of my "Italians":

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_w4APNEt0JOc/TOSN_ZNAWQI/AAAAAAAAAQQ/Fgn5vYYlGsQ/IMG_0931.JPG

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs589.ash2/154138_1717730991203_1476102765_1790981_6394737_n.jpg

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_w4APNEt0JOc/TLW75YBT2YI/AAAAAAAAAL4/rg8URW-8IME/IMG_0820.JPG

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_w4APNEt0JOc/TNjurXavRZI/AAAAAAAAANk/fHClevMvGHw/IMG_0848.JPG

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_w4APNEt0JOc/TN9wG4z9atI/AAAAAAAAAPU/In4RA2Cka6w/IMG_0885.JPG

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_w4APNEt0JOc/TN9vMzZGjuI/AAAAAAAAAO4/DMsfeU29c2Q/IMG_0908.JPG

I apologize for the couch.

Love the I-talians...

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x300/garyf5354/DSC01122-1.jpg

Most of my stable is English-speaking, but I do have one piece of Italian finery.

1986 De Rosa Professional. Drivetrain, brifters and brakes are a mix of Campy Record and Chorus 10-speed. Rims are Mavic CXP33's, saddle is a San Marco Rolls Titanio, bar is Nitto b177 "Noodle," stem is a Nitto Pearl. The only Shimano stuff on it are the SPD pedals.

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u46/bikingshearer/De%20Rosa/IMG_0630.jpg
http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u46/bikingshearer/De%20Rosa/IMG_0644.jpg
http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u46/bikingshearer/De%20Rosa/IMG_0638.jpg
http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u46/bikingshearer/De%20Rosa/IMG_0639.jpg
http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u46/bikingshearer/De%20Rosa/IMG_0633.jpg
http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u46/bikingshearer/De%20Rosa/IMG_0632.jpg

My first Italian, I've had a American ('87 Trek 560) and a Japanese ('?? Miyata Professional), but this is my favorite so far.

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u238/conbon575/IMGP2977.jpg

-Connor

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just posted my tommasini super prestige ,that I started to rebuild

I finally dug up a picture of my Cinelli Supercorsa before I disassembled it and put it up as (dangerous) wall-art:

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5085/5281067619_957cfa5cf6_b.jpg

Now she's waiting for a new owner...she goes up for "adoption" in the Spring.

DD

Nice to see so many Cinelli's - nice one Drillium Dude.

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x300/garyf5354/DSC00179-1.jpg

Here are Mine

'90 Proto
http://www.bikeforums.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=183074&d=1292985649
http://www.bikeforums.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=183075&d=1292985654


"81 Rigi
http://www.bikeforums.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=183076&d=1292985665
http://www.bikeforums.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=183077&d=1292985666
http://www.bikeforums.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=183078&d=1292985667

'00 MegaProXL TI
http://www.bikeforums.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=183079&d=1292985673

'90 Proto
http://www.bikeforums.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=183080&d=1292985678

'91(?) Boarala
http://www.bikeforums.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=183081&d=1292985709

http://velospace.org/files/mistralslxpuch.jpg

http://velospace.org/files/scorpius1.jpg

My Italians:

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_MHIrzPhNttY/TO2ldDVCMaI/AAAAAAAAAFc/1PM6Nan9Pmg/s400/DSC01160.jpg
60 Frejus

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_MHIrzPhNttY/TREV9mV40jI/AAAAAAAAAic/t_tda-5B3hM/s400/DSC00129.jpg
72 Masi

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_MHIrzPhNttY/TQ-xvcMitGI/AAAAAAAAAVM/-8r2c76IsNI/s400/DSC00111.jpg
81 Gios

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_MHIrzPhNttY/TO2hLLYk85I/AAAAAAAAAFY/zi_m2TAliTI/s400/DSC01168.ARW-1.jpg
82 Bianchi

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_MHIrzPhNttY/TRF5Vse08rI/AAAAAAAAAro/bFAJOflm0fk/s400/DSC00156.jpg
83 Ciocc

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_MHIrzPhNttY/TO2oWE0Y_oI/AAAAAAAAAFU/TRCbaxQeOV8/s400/DSC01054.ARW.jpg
86 Colnago