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08-19-17, 06:35 PM
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In house transfer...
The lightest bike to ever make its way into my stable and the shiniest bike to ever make it to my stable. Both Italian...both exceptional...
The lightest bike I've dreamed about riding for 8 years...when I first saw it in a member/friend's garage. It might be the most impressive frame I've ever seen...though I suspect it won't be everybody's cup of tea. It has some things that make it unique to the builder. I'm not too into the Grail thing, but this is that kind of bike. Neither of these are bikes that you can just go and find on eBay.
I'll leave this here for now and post photos tomorrow
The lightest bike I've dreamed about riding for 8 years...when I first saw it in a member/friend's garage. It might be the most impressive frame I've ever seen...though I suspect it won't be everybody's cup of tea. It has some things that make it unique to the builder. I'm not too into the Grail thing, but this is that kind of bike. Neither of these are bikes that you can just go and find on eBay.
I'll leave this here for now and post photos tomorrow
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08-19-17, 07:01 PM
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A Somec? (the shiny one) Pegoretti?
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Originally Posted by USAZorro
A Somec? (the shiny one) Pegoretti?
Much more unique and interesting...at least IMO.
(Keeping in mind I have esoteric tastes)
Originally Posted by gomango
Can't wait to see these Aaron.
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08-20-17, 03:15 AM
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You are a cruel and heartless individual Aaron, now we will be anxiously awaiting the reveals.
Should be worthwhile to just wait and find out.
Bill
Should be worthwhile to just wait and find out.Bill
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08-20-17, 06:10 AM
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Originally Posted by styggno1
Shiniest - chrome Freschi Supreme?
There was a Freschi tandem I came close to pulling the trigger on once.
08-20-17, 06:52 AM
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Light...92' Passoni Titanio.
The way these frames were made was insane...they rolled sheets of ti in house so that they could customize the tube widths. Ti fork, post, and the insane stem/bar.
The way these frames were made was insane...they rolled sheets of ti in house so that they could customize the tube widths. Ti fork, post, and the insane stem/bar.
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08-20-17, 06:58 AM
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I really like the green on the chrome Marastoni. Nice change from the typical red.
Beautiful bikes!
Beautiful bikes!
08-20-17, 07:15 AM
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I love the look of the shifters on that, looks right at home. Did someone grind and sand down a set of Campy shifters?
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That Marastoni is smokin' hot!!!!
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Wow, the workmanship and level of detail on both is just fantastic.
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Originally Posted by KonAaron Snake
It is, but for me it's totally overshadowed by the Passoni.
Way above my pay grade though.
08-20-17, 07:43 AM
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Both are very, very nice!!
So, i'm curious how light is the Passoni?
So, i'm curious how light is the Passoni?
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Originally Posted by Vonruden
That Marastoni is smokin' hot!!!!
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Originally Posted by jamesdak
Both are very, very nice!!
So, i'm curious how light is the Passoni?
So, i'm curious how light is the Passoni?
08-20-17, 08:38 AM
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Beautiful bikes, love the chrome but he titanium just draws me.
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Good gracious Aaron.
You have outdone yourself this time.
Both are beyond compare, but that Marastoni........
FWIW I've been talking to a West Coast builder about a new frameset and the topic of chrome came up.
He gave me a pretty strong environmental argument against using it if possible.
In fact, we had to do a repair on the front rack on my wife's MAP and we decided to powdercoat the thing versus re-chroming it.
I'm not mentioning this to knock your new bike. I am saying enjoy it even more because I don't really see anything new (builders) going in this direction.
Makes an interesting historical statement.
Just my .02 cents...
You have outdone yourself this time.
Both are beyond compare, but that Marastoni........
FWIW I've been talking to a West Coast builder about a new frameset and the topic of chrome came up.
He gave me a pretty strong environmental argument against using it if possible.
In fact, we had to do a repair on the front rack on my wife's MAP and we decided to powdercoat the thing versus re-chroming it.
I'm not mentioning this to knock your new bike. I am saying enjoy it even more because I don't really see anything new (builders) going in this direction.
Makes an interesting historical statement.
Just my .02 cents...
08-20-17, 10:48 AM
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Originally Posted by gomango
Good gracious Aaron.
You have outdone yourself this time.
Both are beyond compare, but that Marastoni........
FWIW I've been talking to a West Coast builder about a new frameset and the topic of chrome came up.
He gave me a pretty strong environmental argument against using it if possible.
In fact, we had to do a repair on the front rack on my wife's MAP and we decided to powdercoat the thing versus re-chroming it.
I'm not mentioning this to knock your new bike. I am saying enjoy it even more because I don't really see anything new (builders) going in this direction.
Makes an interesting historical statement.
Just my .02 cents...
You have outdone yourself this time.
Both are beyond compare, but that Marastoni........
FWIW I've been talking to a West Coast builder about a new frameset and the topic of chrome came up.
He gave me a pretty strong environmental argument against using it if possible.
In fact, we had to do a repair on the front rack on my wife's MAP and we decided to powdercoat the thing versus re-chroming it.
I'm not mentioning this to knock your new bike. I am saying enjoy it even more because I don't really see anything new (builders) going in this direction.
Makes an interesting historical statement.
Just my .02 cents...
08-20-17, 11:02 AM
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Two worthy additions to your collection, Aaron.
I have no problem painting over bad chrome to match the existing paint. I'm doing that myself on that Cinelli Super Corsa.
I sure do like seeing nice old chrome, though.
I have no problem painting over bad chrome to match the existing paint. I'm doing that myself on that Cinelli Super Corsa.
I sure do like seeing nice old chrome, though.
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