Show us your I-talians!
11-28-14, 04:20 PM
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Shifting is fun!
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Entry level, late seventies Legnano (as bought):
Van Herwerden Criterium, built by Chesini (as bought):
Aero Faggin (currently building it with Triomphe):
Benotto 500 Lady (rebuilt for mrs non-fixie):
Azzuri(really!)-branded AlAn (as bought, for mrs non-fixie too):
Van Herwerden Criterium, built by Chesini (as bought):
Aero Faggin (currently building it with Triomphe):
Benotto 500 Lady (rebuilt for mrs non-fixie):
Azzuri(really!)-branded AlAn (as bought, for mrs non-fixie too):
11-28-14, 05:04 PM
#328
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Bikes: mid 1980s De Rosa SL, 1985 Tommasini Super Prestige all Campy SR, 1992 Paramount PDG Series 7, 1997 Lemond Zurich, 1998 Trek Y-foil, 2006 Schwinn Super Sport GS, 2006 Specialized Hardrock Sport
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11-29-14, 03:53 AM
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Sadly there are very few flat roads in Scotland, a 63 mile route I ride gives me 5,600 feet of climbing, a 40 mile route gives 4,300 feet and my usual 23 mile route gives me 2,800 feet so no flat routes around here
11-29-14, 09:50 AM
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12-31-14, 10:42 AM
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Beautiful Basso! I like the component selection too.
03-14-15, 06:48 AM
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My new bike.
Alan 197?
Crankset, pedals, bottom bracket, headset, derailleurs Campagnolo SR
Brake and brake levers Modolo Professional Intern.
Hubs Mavic 500 RD
Rims Mavic Module E
Saddle San Marco Rolls
Stem 3ttt Record Strada (first generation)
Handlebar 3ttt Record Competizione Superleggero
Alan 197?
Crankset, pedals, bottom bracket, headset, derailleurs Campagnolo SR
Brake and brake levers Modolo Professional Intern.
Hubs Mavic 500 RD
Rims Mavic Module E
Saddle San Marco Rolls
Stem 3ttt Record Strada (first generation)
Handlebar 3ttt Record Competizione Superleggero
03-14-15, 07:28 AM
#335
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My new bike.
Alan 197?
Crankset, pedals, bottom bracket, headset, derailleurs Campagnolo SR
Brake and brake levers Modolo Professional Intern.
Hubs Mavic 500 RD
Rims Mavic Module E
Saddle San Marco Rolls
Stem 3ttt Record Strada (first generation)
Handlebar 3ttt Record Competizione Superleggero
Alan 197?
Crankset, pedals, bottom bracket, headset, derailleurs Campagnolo SR
Brake and brake levers Modolo Professional Intern.
Hubs Mavic 500 RD
Rims Mavic Module E
Saddle San Marco Rolls
Stem 3ttt Record Strada (first generation)
Handlebar 3ttt Record Competizione Superleggero
03-14-15, 07:33 AM
#336
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I can't show my Italian until I can put together a wheel set. I need a 1990's Campy Chorus or Record front hub, 32 hole like this one.
08-13-15, 12:16 PM
#337
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Couldn't find a dedicated 'Show us your Colnago' thread, but anyway, here's my recently completed Nuovo Mexico (please click to enlarge the image):
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08-13-15, 02:49 PM
#338
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My Torelli Pista -
Long live Italian bikes!
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08-13-15, 03:37 PM
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Fat Guy on a Little Bike
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Current italians, from oldest newest:
1961 Frejus
63'ish Galmozzi
67'ish Galmozzi built Pinarello
68ish Cinelli SC
73' Cinelli SC
79'ish Grandis
Early/Mid-80s Picchio
1985ish Palo Alto (BMZ built)
1961 Frejus
63'ish Galmozzi
67'ish Galmozzi built Pinarello
68ish Cinelli SC
73' Cinelli SC
79'ish Grandis
Early/Mid-80s Picchio
1985ish Palo Alto (BMZ built)
08-13-15, 03:37 PM
#340
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1988 De Rosa Anniversary
1995 De Rosa Titanio
1996 De Rosa Primato
2010 Marnati
1995 De Rosa Titanio
1996 De Rosa Primato
2010 Marnati
08-13-15, 06:23 PM
#341
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84 torpado not fancy but lots of fun to ride. Just swapped out the campy tipo/abrosio clincher wheets for campy tipo/Mavig GP4 tubular, running Tufo tires.....made a fun ride super smooth
mostly original, or in original spirit.
this bike is product of bike forums help. Seatpost was spotted on craigslist by randyjawa after the original was destroyed getting it unstuck, ofmega BB courtesy of Bianchgirll, 600ex freehub overhauled by gaucho777. (reminds me the original regina is still in pieces and I need to send to pastorbob) and lots of input from all on various questions
mostly original, or in original spirit.
this bike is product of bike forums help. Seatpost was spotted on craigslist by randyjawa after the original was destroyed getting it unstuck, ofmega BB courtesy of Bianchgirll, 600ex freehub overhauled by gaucho777. (reminds me the original regina is still in pieces and I need to send to pastorbob) and lots of input from all on various questions
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(looking for Torpado Super light frame/fork or for Raleigh International frame fork 58cm)
Life is too short not to ride the best bike you have, as much as you can
(looking for Torpado Super light frame/fork or for Raleigh International frame fork 58cm)
08-13-15, 06:49 PM
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Colnago thread:
https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vi...ue-master.html
08-13-15, 09:19 PM
#343
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Two more Italian bikes that I hadn't posted on this thread. A Tommasini Sintesi and a Tommasini Super Prestige.
08-13-15, 09:54 PM
#344
weapons-grade bolognium
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Since this thread bubbled up....
Here's a pic of my mid-80s Battaglin. Cromor frame, TSD sticker, mix of 7sp 600/Sante when I bought it back in 1996. Upgraded to 8sp STI, 9sp STI, and then stripped down to a single speed for commuting as pictured. I eventually "stole" the BB for another project and it had been sitting in my storage locker for the last 4 years.
Fast-forward to this year. I needed a bike with some hill gears, so I built it up and it's back on the road. Did a hilly 100k last weekend - I'd forgotten how good of a rider this thing is.
Here's the before and after:
Here's a pic of my mid-80s Battaglin. Cromor frame, TSD sticker, mix of 7sp 600/Sante when I bought it back in 1996. Upgraded to 8sp STI, 9sp STI, and then stripped down to a single speed for commuting as pictured. I eventually "stole" the BB for another project and it had been sitting in my storage locker for the last 4 years.
Fast-forward to this year. I needed a bike with some hill gears, so I built it up and it's back on the road. Did a hilly 100k last weekend - I'd forgotten how good of a rider this thing is.
Here's the before and after:
08-14-15, 02:28 AM
#345
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Nice bike - as with the rest here.
Colnago thread:
https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vi...ue-master.html
Colnago thread:
https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vi...ue-master.html
08-14-15, 04:55 AM
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My I-talian collection...
Latest Acquistion...1985ish Colnago Super
1985 Bianchi Veloce
1985 Tommasini Prestige
1991 Tommaso SL-56
1991 Tommasini Super Prestige
2005 Pinarello Surprise
Latest Acquistion...1985ish Colnago Super
1985 Bianchi Veloce
1985 Tommasini Prestige
1991 Tommaso SL-56
1991 Tommasini Super Prestige
2005 Pinarello Surprise
08-14-15, 12:31 PM
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For me, the Super rides better...bit bigger and fits me better
The Prestige has become my "tribute" bike...I got it around the same time as my mom passed away...and she would have loved the pink bike! So...completely different purposes...so we can ALL like them equally! :-)
The Prestige has become my "tribute" bike...I got it around the same time as my mom passed away...and she would have loved the pink bike! So...completely different purposes...so we can ALL like them equally! :-)
08-14-15, 05:59 PM
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My Italian Family
with apologies for the non C+V content:
My old man Tommy (Racing Professional ? '84)
My brother Willie A (2004 Alpe D'Huez)
My Mom's cousin Frankie Moser (1985? 51.151)
My uncle Ernie (2005 E1)
My old man Tommy (Racing Professional ? '84)
My brother Willie A (2004 Alpe D'Huez)
My Mom's cousin Frankie Moser (1985? 51.151)
My uncle Ernie (2005 E1)
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