Originally Posted by
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I think that the Nuovo Racing is one of the more desirable vintage upper mid-range racing models to find. The big thing about these, aside from their authentically Italian manufacture, is that the geometry has great racing angles. So these bikes, when fitted as intended (with the rider in an aggressive or forward riding position), gives an amazingly responsive ride feel that moves effortlessly through tight corners at speed and which rewards the riders effort while climbing. ...
I presume my Campione d'Italia has very similar geometry. I can attest to what you say about the ride and feel. It requires a bit more active balancing and control than my bikes with more relaxed geometries, but it is indeed a blast to ride.
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Capo: 1959 Modell Campagnolo, S/N 40324; 1960 Sieger (2), S/N 42624, 42597
Carlton: 1962 Franco Suisse, S/N K7911
Peugeot: 1970 UO-8, S/N 0010468
Bianchi: 1982 Campione d'Italia, S/N 1.M9914
Schwinn: 1988 Project KOM-10, S/N F804069