Hello all
I have not posted here much, but there seems to be a few people here who know a bit about Concorde.
Won this on ebay a couple of nights ago.
I had been chasing a Colnago Master but basically got sick of not finding one and started looking at other things.
I missed out on an Australian Institute of Sport Euro frame in my size, but picked this one up today for $305 shipped.
Plan is to build her up with a mix of older Record and 11 speed Athena.
I managed to pick up some silver Record 9/10/11 speed hubs the other day and are currently in the process of lacing them to silver Open Pro rims.
I have a Nitto stem and seatpost sitting here ready to go and am chasing a suitable bar.
Arundel steel cages and bar tape are on their way.
Paint needs some touching up as does the chrome, but for the price, I am not complaining.

But here is the thing.
This bike was advertised as a Concorde Ventana, but I am convinced it is not.
I have found pictures online of 2 different Ventana's, both of which look different to mine (cable guides at the HT, different lug at the ST/TT junction along with Cromor tubing instead of the PRX that mine is made of according to the sticker).
The frame I have purchased also does not have any branding stating that it is a Ventana either and is equipped with a number peg.
Finally, mine has the Ciocc related Italian flag braze on whereas the others I have seen do not.
I am thinking it is actually a Squadra.
What say you?

Concorde Ventana:







versus my frame:

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Concorde-Ven ... true&rt=nc