Final build pics of my 80's Guerciotti
02-04-08, 08:17 PM
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Final build pics of my 80's Guerciotti
Here is my 80's Guerciotti in its final configuration. All campy drivetrain (mix of record and centaur), Williams Wheels, Selle Italia SLR Gel Flow, Fizik tape, Continental tires, Look carbon KEO pedals, Ultegra stem.
It has been a absolute blast to ride. Its super smooth and quiet. Thanks again to "old fat guy" for the frame
It has been a absolute blast to ride. Its super smooth and quiet. Thanks again to "old fat guy" for the frame
02-04-08, 09:06 PM
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There is nothing like a good lugged Italian steel frame. 
I am not keen on radial spoking or on low spoke count wheelsets, but that's just my opinion. I believe you when you say the bike is a blast to ride.
I am not keen on radial spoking or on low spoke count wheelsets, but that's just my opinion. I believe you when you say the bike is a blast to ride.
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Capo: 1959 Modell Campagnolo, S/N 40324; 1960 Sieger (2), S/N 42624, 42597
Carlton: 1962 Franco Suisse, S/N K7911
Peugeot: 1970 UO-8, S/N 0010468
Bianchi: 1982 Campione d'Italia, S/N 1.M9914
Schwinn: 1988 Project KOM-10, S/N F804069
"Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." --Theodore Roosevelt
Capo: 1959 Modell Campagnolo, S/N 40324; 1960 Sieger (2), S/N 42624, 42597
Carlton: 1962 Franco Suisse, S/N K7911
Peugeot: 1970 UO-8, S/N 0010468
Bianchi: 1982 Campione d'Italia, S/N 1.M9914
Schwinn: 1988 Project KOM-10, S/N F804069
02-04-08, 09:09 PM
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OH YEAH she's a looker alright, great job. Is that paint original? Oh and by the way is that dirt I see on the rear brake caliper? For shame
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02-04-08, 10:36 PM
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The paint is all original, gotta love the 80s style. Definitely one of the coolest paint jobs on a bike I have seen. This baby is never going on the roof rack. It gets to ride inside the car with me from now on Im thinking of changing the dual pivot brakes to single pivot chorus brakes if I can find some. I think dual pivot brakes just look kinda cheap to me. OOh, and a c-record crankset would be sweet too.
02-04-08, 10:43 PM
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Back in the day Ten Speed Imports used to get the frames from Italy bare and painted them here in the states. The quality of the paint here was much better than what they were able to do in Italy. It's a great looking bike, I may be picky but the only thing I would change is using the '06 silver finish Centaur brifters.
02-05-08, 01:41 PM
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Ha, I think thats actually yellow reflecting from either the fork crown or the cable housings. Silver brifters would look killer, I couldnt pass up the good deal on the records though This bike is def going to be an on going project. Thanks for all the kind words
This bike is def going to be an on going project. Thanks for all the kind words
02-08-08, 01:43 PM
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It rides really nice. It takes a lot of the harshness our of riding on old country roads. Its super quiet and feels effortless to accelerate. Even when riding in a strong wind it is still really stable. I cant say enough praises about this bike.
02-08-08, 08:08 PM
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What can you tell is about those wheels? I'dnever heard of William's cycling before. Which model are they? How are you liking them? Were they expensive?
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02-10-08, 05:56 PM
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02-10-08, 05:59 PM
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Tasty!
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02-11-08, 03:36 PM
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you did such a nice job- though, with that frame as a starting point, you'd have to really be aesthetically challenged to fu@k that one up!
great work!
great work!
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02-11-08, 10:21 PM
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Drop...dead...gorgeous. That last pic with the sun winking off the rim...classic. You can smell the marinara and hear the Tifosi.
02-13-08, 10:29 PM
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