It's nearly finished! 1983 Torelli Express
05-18-11, 01:11 AM
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It's nearly finished! 1983 Torelli Express
Bought this frame with a rough paintjob used for 100$. Groupset is Shimano 600ex from a 1986 Cannondale sr500 I bought at goodwill for 30$ 
. I had the frame powdercoated and I'm currently figuring out the process of applying a set of original Torelli decals (Thanks Drilliumdude!) I say nearly finished because I still need to attain a set of clipless pedals and shoes. There's also a small issue with the chain skipping when I'm mashing in the low gears, I may need a new freewheel... Aside from that the bike rides like an absolute dream. This was also my first experience with building wheels
. Was a great learning experience, but let me say I dont look forward to having to do it again anytime too soon!
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. I had the frame powdercoated and I'm currently figuring out the process of applying a set of original Torelli decals (Thanks Drilliumdude!) I say nearly finished because I still need to attain a set of clipless pedals and shoes. There's also a small issue with the chain skipping when I'm mashing in the low gears, I may need a new freewheel... Aside from that the bike rides like an absolute dream. This was also my first experience with building wheels. Was a great learning experience, but let me say I dont look forward to having to do it again anytime too soon!Before:
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05-18-11, 02:23 AM
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Cool. I like the seat stay caps a lot.
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05-18-11, 07:17 AM
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i could care less about the bike, i want the house. people who live in places like that have no idea of the impact of that kind of habitation on residents of North Texas....such as I
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nice looking bike. I hope yu get the decals on OK then it will be really cool. I always thought Torellis were nice bikes esp when you could get a SL frame for almost $100 or more less than a 10spd Drive import Geurcotti.
the house looks nice too. is that a huge stack of lumber?
the house looks nice too. is that a huge stack of lumber?
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