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Congrats on the score Sloar! Its a beauty.
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Originally Posted by John E
(Post 19296163)
I love that bicycle -- thanks for posting! I do have to tell you my Colnago story, though. When I was working at a Los Angeles area bike shop chain in the early 1970s, one of the branch managers spent multiple hundreds of dollars on a new Colnago, and I suggested we take a ride up Tuna Canyon (12 percent average grade for about 3 miles in the hills of Malibu) to break it in. He got to the first switchback, said, "This is BS," and turned around to head home. I completed the climb, proving the superiority of my $150 Nishiki Competition. :)
Oh - and beautiful machine [MENTION=139746]sloar[/MENTION] - big thumbs up ! |
Originally Posted by sloar
(Post 19296180)
Someone, I forget who, said "It's not about the bike".
But we all know it is all about the bike . Clearly stated #4 . Click on twatwaffle . hehe Velominati ? The Rules |
Beautiful.
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Really fancy those wheels. Light sidewalls and shiny rims are a class act.
Oh, and the bike's nice too ;) |
Sweet classic machine. Glad to participate in a build that nice.
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Originally Posted by John E
(Post 19296163)
I love that bicycle -- thanks for posting! I do have to tell you my Colnago story, though. When I was working at a Los Angeles area bike shop chain in the early 1970s, one of the branch managers spent multiple hundreds of dollars on a new Colnago, and I suggested we take a ride up Tuna Canyon (12 percent average grade for about 3 miles in the hills of Malibu) to break it in. He got to the first switchback, said, "This is BS," and turned around to head home. I completed the climb, proving the superiority of my $150 Nishiki Competition. :)
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Originally Posted by crank_addict
(Post 19296214)
You should have offered to trade bikes :D
And sloar, you did very well! Saronni red is a fave. When you get a chance, lets see some close-ups of the chainstays and bb. With the fork crown and chrome on the ds chainstay, single bottle cage bosses, front der. braze-on, it appears early 1980's. Not often seen are three tt cable guides. http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/...psmxveu6fa.jpg http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/...psmioavd4i.jpg |
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Love the Super Record. Great choice on the Saddle too.
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Thanks, I'm curious of the model and year if anyone knows.
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Gorgeous - thanks for the additional pics. The metalwork, headbadge and paint all look very similar to my '83, just a different model. I'd guess it's a Super right around that year. Chain stay bridge points to no earlier than '81 according to the link, fork crown says '83 unless I'm misinterpreting.
Riding pretty much the same bike always brings a smile. Enjoy it! http://www.velo-retro.com/colnagotline.html |
Wow, stunner Sloar, well done. Paint shows bright like a candied apple.
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Crazy nice.
As usual. |
Wow - that's just gorgeous! Looks to be in really nice shape too. It just oozes Italian goodness. You must be so pleased - congratulations!
As far as the self-proclaimed "velominati" and their goofball rules, I'd have to disagree. Your handlebar position looks perfect to me. Guess I'm just uninformed... |
Should be a fast, painless flip when the time comes.
Nice bike! |
Originally Posted by gomango
(Post 19299397)
Should be a fast, painless flip when the time comes.
Nice bike! |
'painless flip'
Thats just cruel - LOL |
Originally Posted by sloar
(Post 19299651)
Grady this ones a keeper, satbuilder went through a lot of trouble to make sure I got this one. That would be pretty low to turn around and flip it.
Heh, it's not as if we don't sell our bikes. Myself included. |
Wow...very nice one!
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Originally Posted by sloar
(Post 19299651)
Grady this ones a keeper, satbuilder went through a lot of trouble to make sure I got this one. That would be pretty low to turn around and flip it.
You sure did a nice job of cleaning it up quick. What did you for touch up? |
My two daughters have a huge collection of fingernail polish. I can usually find a color match. I found one close enough of a match to be happy with.
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This one is done right. Just right.
I can only hope that my first Italian, when the time comes, might approach this level of understated elegance. Come on, Spring! |
What they all said. :thumb:
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Congrats! Well done. Another +1 on the saddle choice. Beautiful! Nice not to go over the top with the accessories and let the great frame details shine. :love:
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