Originally Posted by
SJX426
I often think I am mental. I think it is because of my wifes comments. I don't let it get in the way. An example is my De Rosa build,
Help me build a 1990 De Rosa Pro. She doesn't know it exists. But then it is easy to hide amongst the herd
P1000599, on Flickr
If I could afford it and it was my size, I would not hesitate on that Cinelli. Nearly everything I want on that one. Chrome lugs are my downfall along with being Italian. Bright color doesn't hurt either.
BTW: Record is hardly entry level. It was the top of the line back in the day!
Agreed on the Cinelli. My reference to “entry level”
was on another bike that happens to be in Europe. Lovely original paint and components, 60s vintage. The entry level refers to the fact that some period correct components are likely considered to be inferior to the Campy stuff that came later (70s and beyond). Then my head starts swirling with deciding what’s best...said 60’s all original bike, 70’s fully restored Galmozzi, that Cinelli pictured above, among a few others. If I already had a couple of bikes it might be easier...but looking for a first makes choosing one over others more challenging!