Originally Posted by
jamesdak
Yep, the tight rear end is one of the reasons I held back seriously pursuing this one. I've got some old Continental GP3000's 700x23 tires that are smaller then true size. They'll be the first thing I try.
I'll sort this one all out part wise to be probably turn it over to the LBS to build since the frame needs facing, headset pressed in, and fork most likely cut. It's been a while since I had them do a build so time to send some business their way I think.
No sign of any ribs inside any of the tubes other than the steerer so I guess this confirms SL. Frames looks really clean inside. There is a loose piece of slag floating around in the top tube. I'll have to get that out. Cleaned it good today, polished it and then gave it a shot of spray wax. It's really shining well.
I wish I could tell you more. Mine is still sitting in the queue waiting to be completely stripped and repainted. It has a beautiful blue top on a yellow then white primer. SL I presume as well.
It’s a weird one, not as ornate as yours but with Cassani pantographed into the stay caps and a C into the fork crown. I’ve never been able to get more information on it.
Due the quirky nature of it, I will probably be quirky with the outfitting...like a Sampson crank I have sitting doing nothing.
He was different to be sure. Yours is ready to go! Beautiful.
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