The next question, of course, is how do I build these bikes? Do I build to ride? Build to keep one and sell the other?

I am remembering that I have previous history with my '82 715: I have had another, just considerably smaller. And many more moons ago--a lot earlier in my bike "career." Bought it to build and sell. Used parts from my 1985 Ross Signature 294S with Campagnolo Triomphe. Looked stellar!



The rear Rigida 13-20 rim was replaced with a as-similar-as-possible Sun M13-II. Weirdly, I also have a wheelset with these Sun rims, in black. But I also have early-'80s Cyclone components. This is a saga already with them, but they are original to the spec of the '82. Much to think about!