A modern classic, the Battaglin Portofino
05-22-24, 02:32 PM
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Well it sounds like you are doing due diligence, pics will be good.
I would really want a current state of the art builder weighing in.
I assume you sent Alex good pics to make sure all are on the same page, I will admit it seems strange to me that a shim that could be needed was not included.
They were at MADE last year and are coming again this year. I looked them over pretty good but didn't see this, they did seem a bit odd at the headtube transitions but most newer frames do now days IMO.
I would really want a current state of the art builder weighing in.
I assume you sent Alex good pics to make sure all are on the same page, I will admit it seems strange to me that a shim that could be needed was not included.
They were at MADE last year and are coming again this year. I looked them over pretty good but didn't see this, they did seem a bit odd at the headtube transitions but most newer frames do now days IMO.
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05-22-24, 02:56 PM
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They have been doing this for along time, I would think they have had as much influence as anyone but unlike most others, they are still doing it in house as they have done since they started.
Giovanni is still involved and Alex is the ever steady hand on the levers.
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05-22-24, 07:16 PM
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Hi Darthsteven - Can I ask - Do you have the Portofino long? Unusual for the bearing to have play in it without some heavy impact type use.
Other than this, what do you think of the bike? I am contemplating buying one, but the current prices are very high.
Is the weight an issue at all?
Any flex noticeable when out of the saddle on climbs?
Thanks, Shane
Other than this, what do you think of the bike? I am contemplating buying one, but the current prices are very high.
Is the weight an issue at all?
Any flex noticeable when out of the saddle on climbs?
Thanks, Shane
