Originally Posted by
rothenfield1
I don’t scour the countryside anymore, the way I once would, for vintage road bikes. But, I still have a short list of bike frames that I would jump on if ever they came across my path. The Volpe is near the top of my list of bike frames that I would consider extremely versatile from road to cross to sport/tourer.
I’m guessing it’s a 56/57 cm which I would have thought a little small for you. I thought you were a really tall guy. If you do part it out, I would like to add my name to what will surely be a long list of people who would like to buy the frame from you.
Good luck with her Noglider.
Wow, that's high praise. What is it about the Volpe that you like so much? And what's your size?
It has weird pseudo-lugs. What's that all about?
It is a 56cm frame, which is my ideal size. Funny that on the net, people think I'm taller than I am. I'm between 5'9" and 5'10" with very short legs, so I take a small bike. I'm comfortable on a bike anywhere between 21" and 23" (54 to 58 cm). I often ride the smallest bike among my friends, even though I'm not the shortest person standing up. Often, I am the tallest person sitting down, since my torso is so long.
Aaron, I hope I can revive these brifters. If not, I have a pair of Sora shifters. Not sure whether they're 7, 8, or 9 speed. I know Sora are bottom of the line, but if they work, they work, right?
I paid only $140 for the whole bike, so I can justify doing anything with it.