Brought home my first Italian
01-16-11, 06:19 PM
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Brought home my first Italian
I found this Bottecchia on my local Craigslist. I checked it out and the frame is my size, so I picked it up today. I'm not sure about the year (guessing 89 or 90) or the model--hoping some of you can help me out.
It's all original as near as I can tell--all shimano 105 components. I love the ride, though the seat is a touch too high and I can't really lower it any more because of the style of seatpost. I'd like to replace it with something I can set about an inch lower, ideally something appropriate to the bike. Any suggestions in that regard would be appreciated.
Here are some photos:
It's all original as near as I can tell--all shimano 105 components. I love the ride, though the seat is a touch too high and I can't really lower it any more because of the style of seatpost. I'd like to replace it with something I can set about an inch lower, ideally something appropriate to the bike. Any suggestions in that regard would be appreciated.
Here are some photos:
01-16-11, 06:23 PM
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Cool bike you have there.
Give us a pic of the seatpost when you get a chance.
I'm sure someone here will help.
If it's tight, don't force it. May be incorrectly sized for the seat tube.
I've got a "couple" here that may work if you need to go in that direction.
Give us a pic of the seatpost when you get a chance.
I'm sure someone here will help.
If it's tight, don't force it. May be incorrectly sized for the seat tube.
I've got a "couple" here that may work if you need to go in that direction.
01-16-11, 06:40 PM
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Yep, it's the aero section all right. I've got it as low in the seat tube as I can, but I need to lower the seat about an inch and everything will be perfect.
01-16-11, 07:15 PM
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very nice bike. I really like that color scheme.
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