Marinoni - official thread
03-28-18, 02:59 PM
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Marinoni - official thread
I think there was a terrible oversight - I searched and searched and searched and could not find official Marinoni thread 
So I am fixing it (unless someone can point me to existing one - please speak now or forever hold your peace)
I was looking for Marinoni (pre-threadless fork days) for some time now, on and off, no particular model in mind, just had to speak to me, I am sure lots of you know how it is.
Low and behold - 2006 Marinoni Ciclo popped up last week, CF fork, threadless, etc but man - it just screamed at me from the screen with its gorgeous burnt orange paint! Price was very good too so I got it.
Columbus Zona, sold by original owner, he estimated that he put around 15000 km on it. Came with Mirage triple, nice Ambrosio rims laced to Mirage hubs, 36H (I will be using these wheels on another bike).
This is how I got it on Sun:
front mirage.JPG
Later that day:
front 105.JPG
back 105.JPG
Matching 105 5800 brake calipers and FD are on its way but aside from that - this is now my daily trainer. Quite a departure for me in terms of skinny tires as majority of my bikes start with 30 and go up, way up but Veloflex on Ultegra wheels measure to actual ~24mm and very comfy.
Anyway - I know it is only 12 years old, has ovalized tubing, threadless headset, modern group, etc but all steel Marinoni bikes are classic in my books. And I am absolutely in love with mine, rides amazing!
Please post yours!
As a side note - tape is temporary, waiting for dark grey to arrive and I tried something different this time to finish it. Cut old tube and routed all cables through as I built it. Once done and tape on - simply slide it over and voila:
patent pending.JPG
So I am fixing it (unless someone can point me to existing one - please speak now or forever hold your peace)
I was looking for Marinoni (pre-threadless fork days) for some time now, on and off, no particular model in mind, just had to speak to me, I am sure lots of you know how it is.
Low and behold - 2006 Marinoni Ciclo popped up last week, CF fork, threadless, etc but man - it just screamed at me from the screen with its gorgeous burnt orange paint! Price was very good too so I got it.
Columbus Zona, sold by original owner, he estimated that he put around 15000 km on it. Came with Mirage triple, nice Ambrosio rims laced to Mirage hubs, 36H (I will be using these wheels on another bike).
This is how I got it on Sun:
front mirage.JPG
Later that day:
front 105.JPG
back 105.JPG
Matching 105 5800 brake calipers and FD are on its way but aside from that - this is now my daily trainer. Quite a departure for me in terms of skinny tires as majority of my bikes start with 30 and go up, way up but Veloflex on Ultegra wheels measure to actual ~24mm and very comfy.
Anyway - I know it is only 12 years old, has ovalized tubing, threadless headset, modern group, etc but all steel Marinoni bikes are classic in my books. And I am absolutely in love with mine, rides amazing!
Please post yours!
As a side note - tape is temporary, waiting for dark grey to arrive and I tried something different this time to finish it. Cut old tube and routed all cables through as I built it. Once done and tape on - simply slide it over and voila:
patent pending.JPG
03-28-18, 03:12 PM
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here's a 'let's see your...."
Let's see your Marinoni
and its alter-ego "show me your...."
Show me your Marinoni
but yes, there is no "official" thread.
Let's see your Marinoni
and its alter-ego "show me your...."
Show me your Marinoni
but yes, there is no "official" thread.
03-31-18, 10:06 AM
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Marinoni 1989 - Worth?
Marinoni 1989
Acier Columbus Tretubi / Shimano 600 Tricolor Ultegra
All parts are original... how much would it be worth? Somebody wants to sell it to me for 900$CAN
Acier Columbus Tretubi / Shimano 600 Tricolor Ultegra
All parts are original... how much would it be worth? Somebody wants to sell it to me for 900$CAN
03-31-18, 11:11 AM
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03-31-18, 11:35 AM
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This forum could really use a "Unofficial Marinoni Appreciation" thread
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04-03-18, 09:53 AM
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Though I no longer own a Marinoni, I am their greatest fan. These were two of the few that have come my way, over the years.
1976 Marinoni...
2000 Marinoni Squadra...
1976 Marinoni...
2000 Marinoni Squadra...
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Zona, TIG, 1-1/8"? I'd say you scored big time, that will be a fantastic riding bike. I'd prefer that to riding an older lugged frame for all out performance personally. Looks like it even has nice clearance for a decent sized tire AND fenders! I'm jealous.
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04-03-18, 11:50 AM
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Clearance - without fenders it can fit 28 actual, may be 29 with minimum clearance. With PDW fenders - actual 26 were tight so I pulled them off and put on veloflex masters 700x25 (actual on my rims is 24) and clearance is great, ride did not suffer at all. It is a fast bike but also very comfortable, like all day in a saddle comfortable.
Matching 105 brakes and grey bar tape is "out for delivery" today according to DHL so hope to post finished product pretty soon!
