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07-09-15, 07:08 AM
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Posted By Hypno Toad

Thanks! I think your correct, I found some info...

Thanks! I think your correct, I found some info about these stems... they had issues with catastrophic failures and were branded 'death stems'. I admit that this freaked me out enough to forget...
05-01-15, 07:23 AM
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Posted By Hypno Toad

OK, I admit, I'm getting a little too detailed -...

OK, I admit, I'm getting a little too detailed - or maybe not... bottle cages. I'm not totally happy with bottle cages on the Mondonico (modern plastic). I was looking for pictures of the 1996...
04-29-15, 12:18 PM
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Posted By Hypno Toad

The Mondonico did measure up to 58 cm. Here's a...

The Mondonico did measure up to 58 cm. Here's a picture I took before the Mondonico upgrades. The Kona on the right is 56cm.
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04-29-15, 11:27 AM
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Posted By Hypno Toad

Here are the 'after' photos - I'm extremely...

Here are the 'after' photos - I'm extremely pleased with how it turned out! And it rides like a dream!
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04-24-15, 07:24 AM
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Posted By Hypno Toad

DAMNIT! Today's focus is GONE, my mechanic sent...

DAMNIT! Today's focus is GONE, my mechanic sent me this picture of the ready to ride Mondonico.
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09-26-14, 07:23 AM
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Posted By Hypno Toad

OK.... I got a real feel for smooth ride this...

OK.... I got a real feel for smooth ride this morning! Sunday's ride was mellow and never got over 20 mph. This morning, I took the Mondonico to work and DAMN! that is a bike that wants to go fast...
09-24-14, 12:18 PM
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Posted By Hypno Toad

Here's the inspiration for white tape and saddle,...

Here's the inspiration for white tape and saddle, and this will be the sunny day bike. Lucky for the Mondonico, I have a couple full-fender bikes for the wet days.
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09-24-14, 10:11 AM
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Posted By Hypno Toad

Yes, that's the place, Minnehaha Park and Welcome...

Yes, that's the place, Minnehaha Park and Welcome to Sea Salt Eatery | Serving extraordinary fresh seafood, wine & beer daily April through October. (http://seasalteatery.wordpress.com/) - one of our...
09-23-14, 02:59 PM
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Posted By Hypno Toad

With some minor repair (cables, tubes, brake...

With some minor repair (cables, tubes, brake pads), I finally got the Mondonico out for a ride. Picture of the this sexy Italian at Minnehaha Falls. More to be done over the winter months. Needs a...
09-04-14, 07:23 AM
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Posted By Hypno Toad

Most definitely! Paint is in great condition. ...

Most definitely! Paint is in great condition. Only found a couple areas of rust (underside). Plan to work with a local frame builder on any work, just cause I want it done right and I don't know...
09-03-14, 04:02 PM
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Posted By Hypno Toad

No kidding! Feeling like I won the lottery.

No kidding! Feeling like I won the lottery.
09-03-14, 01:27 PM
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Posted By Hypno Toad

It's looking like it's a custom set up, based on...

It's looking like it's a custom set up, based on the info I can find on the 1996 Mondonico line. Based on the color and the Columbus Thron tubing; it appears to be a 1996, but the Campy group...
09-03-14, 12:13 PM
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Posted By Hypno Toad

I didn't have much time last night to go over the...

I didn't have much time last night to go over the bike in detail, I eye-balled it next to my Kona Dew Drop (56cm) and they are similar in size... but that doesn't mean much, I have bad eyes. ;)
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09-02-14, 08:13 PM
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Posted By Hypno Toad

That did get me to laugh out loud (not just LOL,...

That did get me to laugh out loud (not just LOL, but really laugh).

Oh, you betchya, it's a heck of a deal!
09-02-14, 07:56 PM
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Posted By Hypno Toad

GREAT!!! Thank you!! Yes! I did...

GREAT!!! Thank you!!


Yes! I did deliver a VERY nice bottle of Italian wine in exchange. But I came out on the BEST end of this deal without any question.
09-02-14, 07:46 PM
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Posted By Hypno Toad

56 cm frame, my Kona Dew Drop is 56cm... So I...

56 cm frame, my Kona Dew Drop is 56cm... So I think we're in business. Needs tires, tubes, chain, etc prior to riding, but I think I can make it fit. He's about my build, too.
09-02-14, 07:40 PM
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Posted By Hypno Toad

Is it vintage or classic? And can you share info?

I just acquired a bike from my neighbor, he's moving out of state and will not use this bike any more. I'm blown away that he gave it to me. He knows I'm a big biker and will put it to good use. ...
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