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Gios Torino frame, what is the steel? Ok for a Clydesdale rider?

Old 12-18-14, 03:55 PM
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Gios Torino frame, what is the steel? Ok for a Clydesdale rider?

I just got myself a Gios Torino Super Record frame ($60 on craigslist...don't ask). I'm not sure the year, but the spacing is 126mm.

Is this Columbus SL or SLX?

I weigh 215 pounds. Any concerns with a rider of my weight?
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I'm no expert, but I think it's SL.
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215?

I have no experience with this specific bike, or with Gios in general, but unless it's some kind of super-duper thin-walled tubing (e.g. Columbus KL, perhaps), I seriously doubt rider weight would be a problem for most people at that figure.

SL/SLX, should be all good, I'd reckon.

Is this the one that was powder coated, discussed elsewhere on the forum recently? I'm sure we might appreciate a picture of this particular steal...
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215?

I have no experience with this specific bike, or with Gios in general, but unless it's some kind of super-duper thin-walled tubing (e.g. Columbus KL, perhaps), I seriously doubt rider weight would be a problem for most people at that figure.

SL/SLX, should be all good, I'd reckon.

Is this the one that was powder coated, discussed elsewhere on the forum recently? I'm sure we might appreciate a picture of this particular steal...
Yes, this is the white powdercoated one previously posted here. So not quite the steal that the above poster thinks.
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At $60 yeah for me its a steal. I could easily repaint it with new decals. A Gios Torino is on my list and $60 just happens to be in my budget.
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At $60 yeah for me its a steal. I could easily repaint it with new decals. A Gios Torino is on my list and $60 just happens to be in my budget.
Well I think it is a good deal too. :-) The frame appears in great shape. No signs of rust of anything. And hell, even the white paint is nicely applied if I decide not to strip/repaint/re-decal. The size/geometry is perfect for me.

So my plan is to build it up using whatever parts I have on hand and see how I like it. If I love it, I'll get the frame stripped/repainted and get some Gios Torino Super Record decals applied.
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