Originally Posted by
Bianchigirll
Personally aside from the brifters I think most of the 105 is older like '88ish. The 105 was 105SC with that creamy champagne finish, much shallower crank spyder and dual pivot brakes.
I don't think Torelli had model names for their bikes just frames. The sold frames and I think Sachs kits I don't recall them selling shimano. Their big claim to fame was you could get into a nice riding SL framed Italian bike for about 30% less than a DeRosa or Merckxx.
I kind of like the colors but I think may be a bad home spun respray or partial to get a two tone effect
I wouldn't be at all concerned about the level or mixed-ness of the grouppo. All it takes to install a set of mid-level Shimano on any high end frame is a set of components with the correct threading. Any owner or bike shop can do that and many have. Many of what we consider high-end bikes were sold as frames and kitted out per the riders instructions, or by the rider.