Sorry for another 'look at my new bike thread', but I'm excited and wanted to share.

I just got into road-cycling about 5 months ago, and having been riding my uncle's bike about 3 times a week. It's a rusty 20+ year-old Gazelle Tour Vitesse, with Suntour Volante components. I have been very happy to borrow it, but it is far from a smooth ride. For a couple of months I have been searching the internet for a good second-hand deal, and this week I found one.

I found this Pinarello Banesto, with Campy Chorus 2x8, for 200 euros. I don't know what year it's from. I apologize to all OCP members for this picture that clearly breaks all the rules (flash, no garage door, not level)


I've only ridden it for a couple of kilometers but I love it already, it's such an improvement from the Gazelle.

It needs a little work, the chrome is a little rusty, but it all looks very superficial, so I think I should be able to get it off relatively easy (any tips on how to do so are very welcome). I plan on putting some new bar tape on as well, and will be on the look-out for deals on a white saddle. I will try to post an update with a better picture.

Jos