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Originally Posted by Ecrevisse (Post 14113554)

http://kjun.smugmug.com/Bicycles/Cin...IMG0289-XL.jpg

One of my favorite bikes ever. Man that bike is so good looking it almost hurts to look at! ;-)

Here's my '87 Bianchi. Grand Compe brake calipers replace the stock Modolo Speedy's, and new Sun rims replacing the grey Ambrosio 19's.

(Probably the only bike I own with these new-fangled black-wall tires. ;))

http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/h...Jan1520125.jpg
http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/h...an15201212.jpg

Jim,

Your beautiful Cinelli really screams out for a properly leveled out saddle and the addition of toe clips. If you do indeed put the bike up for sale, the wonky saddle angle will potentially cost you money.

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Originally Posted by Citoyen du Monde (Post 14513247)

Yeah I know. The saddle actually feels fine to me but I realize it looks wrong. And toe clips too. Also the brake cable lengths don't match up perfectly.

I'll fix all of that today. It's amazing some times what I don't notice until I take pictures and look at the pictures. I didn't really even notice it while I was taking the pictures and like I said it felt fine on the short test ride I took (which I took with modern pedals).

The input is always appreciated even if it does point out that I am a doofus :)

Hi BlueDevil63,

Congratulations on your beautiful Cinelli, I could admire it for hours.

And.....you have a better one? Is that possible?

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Originally Posted by Gary Fountain (Post 14514730)

Hi BlueDevil63,

Congratulations on your beautiful Cinelli, I could admire it for hours.

And.....you have a better one? Is that possible?

This is my "better" one. It is a 58 so it fits me better. Although both my Cinelli SCs are supposedly 72s you will notice some differences. This one has an aluminum head badge, the other has a brass head badge. This one also has a slightly newer style Columbus sticker.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-m...0/DSC02248.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-P...0/DSC02250.jpg

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-X...0/DSC02249.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-J...0/DSC02251.jpg

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-n...0/DSC02254.jpg

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Originally Posted by classic8tubes (Post 14515794)

De Rosa 1973
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7105/7...8c896328_b.jpg

Obwohl es ein Zwergenmaß ist, es ist Spitze.

Most recent build for the stable: 1978 Colnago Super.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7274/7...d89d68c4_b.jpg

The '69 Masi Special is slowly gaining traction; should be complete, if not 100% PC, in a week or so.

DD

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Originally Posted by Chuckk (Post 14519821)

I've been riding my second Zullo for the last couple weeks. Bought it as a frame with Kestrel EMS fork and King headset and assembled the rest from shed parts. No chrome on the frame and I think it's straight gauge Columbus. Does have all the Zullo frame pantographing just like my other one, so it's probably also ~'84 and a Bill Lewis import (no serial numbers - just a size stamp). Running mostly 600 tricolor, 8 speed with the dreaded Modolo Morphos brifters (no, they don't work very well).

http://chuck.kichline.com/bikes/zullo2.jpg

Mug shot of my other Zullo, also 600 and from the original owner:

http://chuck.kichline.com/bikes/zullo/zullo.jpg
More photos of the black Zullo

Very nice.

They seem to remain a little bit of a "secret" overall.

Your black Special is one of my favorites.

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Originally Posted by HankStamper (Post 14519964)

1989 Colnago Master Piu I just completed. Rides like a dream and really happy with it..

http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=263142

Nice looking Colnago...! Who did the drillium on your seatpost...? Very unique.

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Late 80's/early 90's Super Corse...? Built it up w/ C-Record cmpnts & SRP Ti upgrade kit. I don't ride it all that much as I probably should, as it handles like a dream, esp w/ the Veloflex Tubulars...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...erCorsa002.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...erCorsa004.jpg

So many beautiful bikes in this thread! I feel humbled and honoured to add my Bianchi to this thread. She was built up by me in a mix of Campagnolo parts at some point I would like to put a C-record crank on her.http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=263163my only non Italian parts a SunTour Winner Ultra 7 freewheel and Sedisport Chainhttp://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=263164 http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=263165 http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=263166 http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=263167

I have to agree with callig, there are so many wonderful bikes displayed within this thread and I must say that the Italian marques are where my interests in bikes lie. I love this thread and thank all you guys that have contributed the photographs of your much loved Italian framed bicycles for me to admire.

One that rarely is to be seen especially this model Fondriest EL-OS with the chrome lugs.
A search on the net couldn't give the answer for what model this is.
It's from the mid 90's that's for sure.
Paintwork is rather special, but not as special as the masters.

http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z...ps819850ca.jpg

http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z...psc6e73c57.jpg

http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z...pse291a8e7.jpg

http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z...psf0686cf6.jpg

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Originally Posted by jr59 (Post 15699035)

I only got one; :(

We need to start a show off your US frames thread for Jr ;)

I guess it's time to post a couple of mine before they're out the door.
Both 7s DuraAce equipped....I know.....but if I'm going indexed the DA was just better than Synchro

First - a Guerciotti from sometime in the late 7s era - late 80's, very early 90's.
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8262/8...fe8dfe27_b.jpg

And second, a Gianni Motta from probably '83 to '85 (shifter location)
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5336/8...e4c383ae_b.jpg

And for a bonus, you can catch as glimpse of my new, not quite finished workshop in the background of the lower pic :)

:innocent:

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Originally Posted by KonAaron Snake (Post 15699062)

We need to start a show off your US frames thread for Jr ;)

Glad to see my baby (thread) is back!

Here is my current squeeze. I'm actually riding friction full time and am loving it so much. French fit all the way.

http://i660.photobucket.com/albums/u...ps5f580481.jpg
http://i660.photobucket.com/albums/u...ps77422f5f.jpg
http://i660.photobucket.com/albums/u...psd29bca7a.jpg
http://i660.photobucket.com/albums/u...ps485223a1.jpg