In 1985, the tretubi model was called the Arrenacia. It was available with Shimano New 600EX for $639 US or mixed Italian (Campagnolo NR derailleurs, Ofmega Super Competition crankset, Modolo Equipe brakes) for $749 US.


The Arco (rainbow) paint scheme was developed for the American Saving-Dia-Compe-Denver Spoke team at a meeting after the Long Beach Bicycle Show. Len Pettyjohn (team manager), Brad Thorne (Dia-Compe), Doug Beeler (Denver Spoke) and Giorgio Andretta (Gita Sporting Goods) all had different opinions as to what the colour should be, so Andretta had the livery combine all the suggested colours.

Sorry, I thought you said Show Your...

^ T-mar, you are most appreciated!

I've come across more than once, an Ofmega crank with Los Angeles 1984 script and also Continental tubular tires with LA84. All part of the Olympic marketing frenzy cash grab.

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98 Gap. The saddle and wheels pictured are long gone, replaced. It's a 53cm, I love the smooth ride.

T-Mar! Tsk, tsk, tsk, I didn't expect that out of you!

Some nice late model Basso's guys.

Love the TI model, with a triple no less. Great for climbing I guess, but I think it would require to much thinking for me! lol. Never rode a titanium bike. One day I'll remedy that.

I've always believed it a 93, same frame as the 97 posted earlier but with bold new graphics

This isn't passing my sanity check. A 1980 wouldn't a have front derailleur hanger unless it's been updated and repainted. What's the serial number?

That is looking pretty.

Nice red. I'm guessing that's a fresh paint job? Are you going to decal the frame?

Rusty spot touch-ups are finished. Build to commence soon.

Mostly done.

Progress on Basso



Smaller Basso (friend is the owner)

I'm happy you were able to find a headset that works! Since you posted that photo of the steerer being cut too short to use a Super Record headset I wondered if it would be too short, period. Glad that's not the case.

That's going to be a pretty bike.

DD

Thanks for the comment.

Ive discovered the Tange headsets always come thru in the clutch when a low stack headset is needed. Theyre clean, simple, vintage looking and super cheap.

Blue one needs some work but ill have to wait till my buddy gets over his cold.

Can anyone confirm if the Columbus decals are navy blue or dark blue on the 82' Basso Gap? Some Google image results seem blue and others dark blue.

I rode to work this morning on my Giro and once I got there I was called by my LBS that the Basso Gap is ready to be picked up. I really like how this build turned out with the components being painted and or anodized black. It's a definite "red bike" upgrade from the Torelli I had last year.

A few pointers were followed regarding drop bar angle and cable loop length so that's how it sits. If it doesn't feel right after a few rides I'll adjust it to my usual spec.

Handlebars are level to the ground and cable loops a tad longer and behind the bars..

Much thanks to Mad Honk jeirvine eom hazetguy for some needed parts and advice.

Here goes the pictures and modeling the bike is Casper.

This one looks very much like a Loto but it doesn't quite quack like one: there's rifling in the steerer tube but not around the BB — no SLX, no Loto, I guess. It's clearly a refinish (could be per the Martelly shop because of the clover sticker on the downtube) and probably an ex-team bike (external TT cable routing and number hanger) so I'm assuming a '92 Collstrop team bike that someone had repainted in made-up yellow/white Basso livery. Tubing would be some double butted Oria set, 27.2 seat post size but not lightweight at over 2,150 kg for the frame (56x56). Basso charges 20 € to look up serials in their records nowadays (and provides you with a "birth certificate" in return...), might still do that, dunno.
Frame is going to clean up nicely with easy spot retouching and I do like the looks of it. Have an 8 speed Campagnolo gruppo to kit it out with so next weekend will be new bike time.