Pinnago frankenbike
03-24-07, 02:36 AM
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Pinnago frankenbike
Last week I introduced myself as a rookie in this forum. I have only entered one bike race in my life and this summer I am planning my second; the Norwegian Viking Tour, a six day event up and down the fjords on the west coast of Norway. https://www.vikingtour.no/
I think I need a triple crank to get up the hills so I set out to make a nice retro bike for this event.
Now it is done. Pinnarello frame of unknown make ( did they make Montellos of SL ?), Colnago Fork and a mix of used parts picked up on ebay and some new. Conti GP 4000 in 25 mm size to handle bad Norwegian roads. Not a very cheap bike but it came out around 800 $ for everything. Tried it yesterday up a 1200 feet climb and really liked the extra choices a triple offers.
I think I need a triple crank to get up the hills so I set out to make a nice retro bike for this event.
Now it is done. Pinnarello frame of unknown make ( did they make Montellos of SL ?), Colnago Fork and a mix of used parts picked up on ebay and some new. Conti GP 4000 in 25 mm size to handle bad Norwegian roads. Not a very cheap bike but it came out around 800 $ for everything. Tried it yesterday up a 1200 feet climb and really liked the extra choices a triple offers.
03-24-07, 02:43 AM
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Classic! Gotta love the tie dyed look!
03-24-07, 09:16 AM
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I am a big fan of frankenbikes. My formula is to start with a good European frame which fits me well, and then to use cranks, derailleurs, rims, tires, and freewheels/freehubs which fit my needs. I particularly support the replacement of vintage sidepull calipers and OEM pads with modern calipers, such as your dual-pivots, and KoolStops, for safety.
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"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
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03-24-07, 09:45 AM
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[QUOTE=plodderslusk] Pinnarello frame of unknown make ( did they make Montellos of SL ?
Have an old brochure (1988) here advertizing Pin. Montello's being made with SLX. Depending on the year, I suspect either SL or SLX. There weren't so many popular choices of tubing then. BTW, a very good looking and functional rebuild. Some of those "classic" components, while interesting, just didn't work as smoothly or dependably.
Have an old brochure (1988) here advertizing Pin. Montello's being made with SLX. Depending on the year, I suspect either SL or SLX. There weren't so many popular choices of tubing then. BTW, a very good looking and functional rebuild. Some of those "classic" components, while interesting, just didn't work as smoothly or dependably.
03-25-07, 02:56 PM
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Very nice looking bike. It should serve you well on your race. The tripple can be a real leg/lung saver on multiple day rides. I notice you've got one water bottle cage. Does this frame only have mounts for one?
03-25-07, 03:31 PM
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Yes it only has fittings for one bottle. I was on a groupride with over 20 roadies today and the bike worked just great. I am a bit of an oddball on my retro steel but what the heck I know what a nice ride it is. My guess is that this is a frame from maybe 84 that was spread to 130 mm in the beginning of the nineties. (said to be a backupbike for a Norwegian guy in the 92 olympics). It is smooth on the inside of the tubes so I guess it is SL.
