Is this a Concorde Squadra?
02-26-22 | 04:04 PM
#1
Thread Starter
Honorary Bicycle Rider
Joined: May 2015
Posts: 366
Likes: 222
From: Kansas City
Bikes: N+1's
Is this a Concorde Squadra?
A close friend bought this bicycle for the Campagolo Daytona Groupset (which I do not believe to be original), and I was then able to buy the frameset from him.
After doing a little research, I believe it to be a Squadra model but it lacks those decals. Also, I was wondering if this frame looks to be original or professionally repainted? Guess on year?
I did not unbolt to reveal more about the cutout
57 TX matches frame size
Fork
57 TX which matches frame size of 57cm
Fork Ends
After doing a little research, I believe it to be a Squadra model but it lacks those decals. Also, I was wondering if this frame looks to be original or professionally repainted? Guess on year?
I did not unbolt to reveal more about the cutout
57 TX matches frame size
Fork
57 TX which matches frame size of 57cm
Fork Ends
02-26-22 | 06:06 PM
#2
Senior Member
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 10,304
Likes: 9,834
From: Utah
Bikes: Paletti,Pinarello Monviso,Duell Vienna,Giordana XL Super,Lemond Maillot Juane.& custom,PDG Paramount,Fuji Opus III,Davidson Impulse,Pashley Guv'nor,Evans,Fishlips,Y-Foil,Softride, Tetra Pro, CAAD8 Optimo,
Not sure what model but that is a real beauty! Should make as great ride with the TSX tubing!
__________________
Steel is real...and comfy.
Steel is real...and comfy.
02-27-22 | 10:42 AM
#3
Senior Member
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 23,212
Likes: 3,122
Based on the frames features, in conjuction with the serial number, I'd say this is likely a circa 1994-1995 model. I haven't seen any literature for these specific years but I know that there was no Squadra model in 1993 and that the TSX model was called the Aquila that year. The colour scheme looks sedate for a mid-1990s Concorde. It's likely a repaint. However, there is no doubt that it a Concorde based on the foirk crown embossing the three rider Ultima embossing on the rear dropout.
02-28-22 | 10:48 AM
#4
Freshman Member
Joined: Mar 2014
Posts: 5,867
Likes: 4,154
From: City of Angels
Bikes: A few too many
OP,
Hard to tell if it is a repaint from my screen...if it is, it is a really good one. Any different overspray in the BB or HT?
In any event it looks great.
Best, Ben
Hard to tell if it is a repaint from my screen...if it is, it is a really good one. Any different overspray in the BB or HT?
In any event it looks great.
Best, Ben
__________________
"EVERY PERSON IS GUILTY OF ALL THE GOOD THEY DID NOT DO"
Voltaire
Voice recognition may sometimes create odd spelling and grammatical errors
"EVERY PERSON IS GUILTY OF ALL THE GOOD THEY DID NOT DO"
Voltaire
Voice recognition may sometimes create odd spelling and grammatical errors
03-02-22 | 04:28 PM
#5
Junior Member
Joined: Jul 2020
Posts: 193
Likes: 163
From: Australia
I don't think this is a Squadra. Normally a Squadra would have the Cinelli spoiler bottom bracket and Cinelli lugs, with the winged C logo stamped on them. And not forgetting the Italian flag on the top tube too. Would still be a great riding frame I believe. I'll have a look later to see if I have something noted, I seem to recall there's something specific about the frame number ranges too.
Last edited by Seanaus; 03-02-22 at 04:41 PM.
03-02-22 | 07:49 PM
#6
Thread Starter
Honorary Bicycle Rider
Joined: May 2015
Posts: 366
Likes: 222
From: Kansas City
Bikes: N+1's
I don't think this is a Squadra. Normally a Squadra would have the Cinelli spoiler bottom bracket and Cinelli lugs, with the winged C logo stamped on them. And not forgetting the Italian flag on the top tube too. Would still be a great riding frame I believe. I'll have a look later to see if I have something noted, I seem to recall there's something specific about the frame number ranges too.
Based on the frames features, in conjuction with the serial number, I'd say this is likely a circa 1994-1995 model. I haven't seen any literature for these specific years but I know that there was no Squadra model in 1993 and that the TSX model was called the Aquila that year. The colour scheme looks sedate for a mid-1990s Concorde. It's likely a repaint. However, there is no doubt that it a Concorde based on the foirk crown embossing the three rider Ultima embossing on the rear dropout.
03-02-22 | 08:36 PM
#7
Full Member
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 464
Likes: 464
From: Palm Springs, California
It looks to be either an Aquila or a Squadra. They used a lot of different frame builders, and a variety of tubings.. Ciocc and Billato both made them, and I know there were others. It's pretty common to find an Aquila that looks nothing like another Aquila. Mine had pantographs on all the lugs, bottom bracket, fork crowns, and about everywhere you could fit one. Some of them have none. Some don't have the number plate hanger either.
Nice looking frame though.
Nice looking frame though.
