An interesting Columbus SL opportunity!
01-27-11, 11:14 PM
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An interesting Columbus SL opportunity!
Local builder supreme, Bradley Wilson, of Capricorn bike re-known has unearthed two framesets worth of Columbus SL.
This is a chance to build a pretty nifty "custom" road bike just the way you like it.
...and he is tossing in some incentives to get you to bite.
I am in the process of getting a new Croll frameset painted and built as we speak, or I think I'd bite.
Just something for folks to consider.
https://capricornbicycles.blogspot.co...-brio-1-2.html
This is a chance to build a pretty nifty "custom" road bike just the way you like it.
...and he is tossing in some incentives to get you to bite.
I am in the process of getting a new Croll frameset painted and built as we speak, or I think I'd bite.
Just something for folks to consider.
https://capricornbicycles.blogspot.co...-brio-1-2.html
01-27-11, 11:35 PM
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Guys, you have to see his work.
I think he used to build for Waterford.
Here's a new model he has coming.
The Wilder Roamer!
I think he used to build for Waterford.
Here's a new model he has coming.
The Wilder Roamer!
01-27-11, 11:48 PM
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very cool...
i am going to change my vote. if i had the money i would go unique on this one i want a silver/black build and an "american" build:
Black frame/chrome lugs
chris king headset (black)
paul racer brakes (silver)
white industries crankset
white industries hubs (silver)
campagnolo centaur derailleurs/shifters/chain/cassette
dt swiss rims (black)
thomson stem/seatpost (silver)
phil woods bb
salsa bell laps (black)
dt swiss revolution spokes (silver)
Salsa skewers (black)
i will probably change my mind tomorrow...
i am going to change my vote. if i had the money i would go unique on this one i want a silver/black build and an "american" build:
Black frame/chrome lugs
chris king headset (black)
paul racer brakes (silver)
white industries crankset
white industries hubs (silver)
campagnolo centaur derailleurs/shifters/chain/cassette
dt swiss rims (black)
thomson stem/seatpost (silver)
phil woods bb
salsa bell laps (black)
dt swiss revolution spokes (silver)
Salsa skewers (black)
i will probably change my mind tomorrow...
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01-28-11, 12:27 AM
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There is an interview with him from last year that mentions his history.
I like this super fast back seat cluster.
The brass ornaments are neat too.
Q: How long have you been building bikes? What have you learned about the craft over time?
A: I started building frames at Waterford Precision Cycles in the late 90's and worked there for a couple years before moving up to Minneapolis to go to school.
A: I started building frames at Waterford Precision Cycles in the late 90's and worked there for a couple years before moving up to Minneapolis to go to school.
The brass ornaments are neat too.
01-28-11, 06:01 AM
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There is an interview with him from last year that mentions his history.
I like this super fast back seat cluster.
The brass ornaments are neat too.
I like this super fast back seat cluster.
The brass ornaments are neat too.
Thirdgen - you have the sole of an artist!
01-28-11, 06:08 AM
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Great ideas about builds.
I've seen his bikes popping up around town.
Met the builder by chance two years ago on a ride along our Greenway, the bicycle autobahn.
I'd go with Athena or this 2009 Centaur gruppo that is waiting here patiently!
I don't dare call him, as I'll end up with yet another frameset!
I've seen his bikes popping up around town.
Met the builder by chance two years ago on a ride along our Greenway, the bicycle autobahn.
I'd go with Athena or this 2009 Centaur gruppo that is waiting here patiently!
I don't dare call him, as I'll end up with yet another frameset!
01-28-11, 11:33 AM
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thank you for the complement. i see inspiration in a lot of places with bikes, cars, and motorcycles. it would be a bad thing if i could play out all my ideas.
the above build really has my interest. i wish i could execute it but the wedding, future house, and fiancee's student loans are more important.
the above build really has my interest. i wish i could execute it but the wedding, future house, and fiancee's student loans are more important.
01-28-11, 11:40 AM
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Boooo!!!!
"Due to the limitations of this lightweight tubeset I probably won't be able to accommodate sizes over 60cm, or riders over ~185 pounds."
Too bad for me. Looks like he does good work.
"Due to the limitations of this lightweight tubeset I probably won't be able to accommodate sizes over 60cm, or riders over ~185 pounds."
Too bad for me. Looks like he does good work.
01-28-11, 12:06 PM
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alright, after seeing the brass head badge and ornaments i have one change. scrap the centaur chain for this:
oh, and add these for good measure:
they should be great for touring
oh, and add these for good measure:
they should be great for touring
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01-28-11, 02:35 PM
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So I take it Columbus no longer manufacturers SL tubesets?
01-28-11, 06:14 PM
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I thought they recently started making "new SL"
check out Lighthouse Cycles, I'm pretty sure he's building with it
check out Lighthouse Cycles, I'm pretty sure he's building with it
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It was reintroduced a year or so ago as just SL but now they call it SL Niobium
https://columbustubi.com/eng/4_4_4.htm
https://columbustubi.com/pdf/cat_columbus_2011.pdf
https://columbustubi.com/eng/4_4_4.htm
https://columbustubi.com/pdf/cat_columbus_2011.pdf
01-29-11, 05:55 PM
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correct. SL is still available.
i also have been in casual communication with the frame builder and these are not custom frames. they are hand built "to order" frames. he seems like a great guy that does very nice work.
i also have been in casual communication with the frame builder and these are not custom frames. they are hand built "to order" frames. he seems like a great guy that does very nice work.
01-29-11, 06:37 PM
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am I confused about what is being offered? Seems like there is a reasonable supply of this, and it's actually cheaper than it was a year ago. Link
01-29-11, 09:53 PM
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am I confused about what is being offered? Seems like there is a reasonable supply of this, and it's actually cheaper than it was a year ago. Link
I'll call for clarification.
Very nice guy and quite talented.
You should see his touring bikes from True Temper!
Fancy.
03-02-11, 11:00 PM
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Not a custom build, and I stand corrected.
...and not 30 year old SL either.
Although, I have several 30 year old SL framed bikes and I am quite fond of them.
Fact remains, that he makes some of the nicest framesets I've seen around.
Let's consider this clarified!
https://capricornbicycles.blogspot.co...l-tubeset.html
...and "correct" details are here.
https://capricornbicycles.blogspot.co...r-details.html
Well worth a look I'd say.
...and sorry for the inaccurate info.
...and not 30 year old SL either.
Although, I have several 30 year old SL framed bikes and I am quite fond of them.
Fact remains, that he makes some of the nicest framesets I've seen around.
Let's consider this clarified!
https://capricornbicycles.blogspot.co...l-tubeset.html
...and "correct" details are here.
https://capricornbicycles.blogspot.co...r-details.html
Well worth a look I'd say.
...and sorry for the inaccurate info.
03-02-11, 11:11 PM
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Having ridden a handbuilt Columbus SL frame (my Ciocc San Cristobal) since 1986, I can safely say that you can't beat the quality of the ride! Columbus SL (when properly brazed-up in just the right geometry) totally RULES!
03-02-11, 11:21 PM
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no, that seat stay style has been around for quite some time, it isn't going to help you id the frame that easily. Yours apparently is built around a seat lug with the stock ears cut off and replaced by a machined piece. This was done in the '70s on Treks and Proteus (they sold a frame kit with this feature). And many builders did the same before that.
03-02-11, 11:24 PM
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https://www.pelizzoliworld.com/
Pretty bikes, aren't they!
So are his custom frames:
03-03-11, 12:30 AM
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Saw another nice Ciocc on the PelizzoliWorld site the other day.
https://www.pelizzoliworld.com/
Pretty bikes, aren't they!
So are his custom frames:
https://www.pelizzoliworld.com/
Pretty bikes, aren't they!
So are his custom frames:
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