Dare I Use The "R" Word? Ben Lawee Goodness
10-23-19, 10:44 PM
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the seat lug and BB shell have those 3 angled lines (milled slots) that was a hallmark of Silva but never seen this seatlug but have seen this version of BB shell before yet never registered it as "Silva" before. ANYhow, really great find and congrats on this SCORE!
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10-23-19, 10:46 PM
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Gorgeous colors and frame! I'm glad the headset is Dura-Ace because you can put Dura-Ace on the rest of it pretty easily--it certainly, IMO, deserves it. 
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10-23-19, 11:16 PM
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Originally Posted by unworthy1
the seat lug and BB shell have those 3 angled lines (milled slots) that was a hallmark of Silva but never seen this seatlug but have seen this version of BB shell before yet never registered it as "Silva" before. ANYhow, really great find and congrats on this SCORE!
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10-24-19, 12:52 AM
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That's a lotta bike for 500 clams. Well done, Girll.
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10-24-19, 01:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Insidious C.
Same seatlug used on Daccordi Griffe.
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10-24-19, 08:18 AM
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Originally Posted by SurferRosa
What's the R word?
“Rare”.
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10-24-19, 08:21 AM
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Originally Posted by 3speedslow
Curious, what’s so wrong about the tires? Size or ride quality?
Originally Posted by ascherer
Why?
Originally Posted by stardognine
Too skinny, methinks. (?)
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10-24-19, 08:34 AM
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Stunning bike! Congratulations! Do you still have that Bianchi I shipped to you several years ago?
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10-24-19, 08:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Bianchigirll
I haven’t really looked at the size yet, mainly I don’t like black sidewalls. With tires this small it almost looks like there are just tubes on the rims.
I had 25’s and they were about 27 actual fwiw.
10-24-19, 09:09 AM
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So glad I could help!
I can say first hand that this frame is even more beautiful in person. And in the sun, it really sparkles.
I love how flashy yet understated it is. The more and closer you look, the more you are impressed with how special it is.
It *needs* Dura Ace 7400 bits.
Or a complete Campy makeover.
Then again, the 105 stuff is in perfect order.
But it does NEED w-i-d-e-r bars.
I can say first hand that this frame is even more beautiful in person. And in the sun, it really sparkles.
I love how flashy yet understated it is. The more and closer you look, the more you are impressed with how special it is.
It *needs* Dura Ace 7400 bits.
Or a complete Campy makeover.
Then again, the 105 stuff is in perfect order.
But it does NEED w-i-d-e-r bars.
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10-24-19, 09:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Chicago Al
Stunning bike! Congratulations! Do you still have that Bianchi I shipped to you several years ago?
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10-24-19, 09:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Rocket-Sauce
So glad I could help!
I can say first hand that this frame is even more beautiful in person. And in the sun, it really sparkles.
I love how flashy yet understated it is. The more and closer you look, the more you are impressed with how special it is.
It *needs* Dura Ace 7400 bits.
Or a complete Campy makeover.
Then again, the 105 stuff is in perfect order.
But it does NEED w-i-d-e-r bars.
I can say first hand that this frame is even more beautiful in person. And in the sun, it really sparkles.
I love how flashy yet understated it is. The more and closer you look, the more you are impressed with how special it is.
It *needs* Dura Ace 7400 bits.
Or a complete Campy makeover.
Then again, the 105 stuff is in perfect order.
But it does NEED w-i-d-e-r bars.
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10-24-19, 11:22 AM
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Ah yes! Superbe would be ... superb
Originally Posted by Bianchigirll
yes wider bars are certainly in order. Thank you again for all your help. I am not so sure about the 7400, but I would love to find some nice SuperBee that isn’t too spendy.
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10-24-19, 03:28 PM
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Check out the Continental Grand Prix Classics. Skinwalls, 700x25 only, good tires and currently selling for around $30-$35 each. I got a set a few months ago when the price dropped for a one day Amazon sale. They don't really ride any better than the cheaper Conti Ultra Sport II, but they look nicer. I tried 'em on my purple Trek 5900 for awhile but moved them to a wheelset for the Ironman.
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10-24-19, 05:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Bianchigirll
I haven’t really looked at the size yet, mainly I don’t like black sidewalls. With tires this small it almost looks like there are just tubes on the rims.
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10-24-19, 07:43 PM
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Wow! I come from the era where such a beautiful machine might have been referred to, in my circle, as "killer".
Remarkable color scheme. You really scored.
Remarkable color scheme. You really scored.
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10-25-19, 07:24 AM
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Super-awesome bike/paint! That color scheme looks just fine in the 21 century.
Give the Pro4s a try. I run 700x23 on Chicago/Illinois roads with no issues.
Give the Pro4s a try. I run 700x23 on Chicago/Illinois roads with no issues.
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Sweet find. I've had to stop checking (and unsubscribe) that thread because my desires always outweigh my budget.
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Very cool paint! Nice score
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To tell the truth, I haven't read the thread but I've poured over the pics.......It's pretty special. Great buy Bianchigirll.
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10-27-19, 12:44 AM
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That's quite a bike, and quite fancy paint for a Bertoni. Although every one I saw was built flawlessly, they've all been fairly straightforward, one-color paint jobs. This is almost too incredible for words. I certainly can't find the right ones
I bet you don't get rid of this one soon.
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I bet you don't get rid of this one soon.
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10-27-19, 06:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Drillium Dude
That's quite a bike, and quite fancy paint for a Bertoni. Although every one I saw was built flawlessly, they've all been fairly straightforward, one-color paint jobs. This is almost too incredible for words. I certainly can't find the right ones
I bet you don't get rid of this one soon.
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I bet you don't get rid of this one soon.
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As long as the fit is good it will stick around for awhile.
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