original setup for a Columbus SLX Basso Team Lotto?
09-15-13 | 01:10 PM
#1
Thread Starter
Senior Member
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 966
Likes: 57
From: Toronto, Canada
Bikes: (shortlist) Cyclops, Marinoni, Mariposa, Air Firday, Pocket Rocket Pro, NWT, SLX Fuso, Claude Pottie (France) x3, Masi Team 3v, Lemond Zurich, Bianchi OS
original setup for a Basso (NOT) Team Lotto? di Loto
Can anyone advise me on the original configuration of a Columbus SLX XXXXX ( Correction NOT: Team Lotto, rather just plain old Fior Di Loto) Basso, the purple, yellow and white model?
I acquired one recently that had a mix of Campagnolo and Dura Ace 7402 STI.
Campy brifters and RD.
DA 7402 crankset, calipers and FD and seatpost.
I've got enough spare bits to take it either way.
Would this have originally have been Dura Ace?
(can anyone date this for me?)
Peter
I acquired one recently that had a mix of Campagnolo and Dura Ace 7402 STI.
Campy brifters and RD.
DA 7402 crankset, calipers and FD and seatpost.
I've got enough spare bits to take it either way.
Would this have originally have been Dura Ace?
(can anyone date this for me?)
Peter
Last edited by pstock; 09-16-13 at 03:15 PM.
09-15-13 | 01:55 PM
#2
Senior Member
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 11,128
Likes: 39
Bikes: 1986 Alan Record Carbonio, 1985 Vitus Plus Carbone 7, 1984 Peugeot PSV, 1972 Line Seeker, 1986(est.) Medici Aerodynamic (Project), 1985(est.) Peugeot PY10FC
Please don't be pressured to create yet another Italian SLX framed bike out there with the "default" C-Record/Delta gruppo. There's certainly much more neat stuff out there than just the "usual" stuff..... Problem I have the the C-Record/Delta stuff is they sometimes seem to so dominate the bike that it's more about the gruppo than the frame, which does not make any sense....especially as the C-Record Delta gruppo is just so overrated/overpriced, IMO.
09-15-13 | 02:05 PM
#3
Senior Member
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 256
Likes: 1
From: Ocala, Florida
Bikes: 74 Romic, 83 Basso, Lotto, 88 Condor, Prestige MTB, 12 Soma, Groove
Greetings;
I have a 1983 Lotto, and as I recall not many Basso's were sold as complete bikes, generally as frame sets, so you're likely to see most with a mix of components such as I have: Campag and Zeus, about what I could afford then. Hope this helps.
Regards
I have a 1983 Lotto, and as I recall not many Basso's were sold as complete bikes, generally as frame sets, so you're likely to see most with a mix of components such as I have: Campag and Zeus, about what I could afford then. Hope this helps.
Regards
09-15-13 | 02:30 PM
#4
Senior Member
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 23,212
Likes: 3,123
(14)
09-15-13 | 02:36 PM
#5
Senior Member
Joined: Aug 2013
Posts: 1,200
Likes: 6
From: Vermont
Bikes: Pinarello Montello, Merckx MX Leader, Merckx Corsa Extra, Pinarello Prologo, Tredici Magia Nera, Tredici Cross
Beautiful frame! Build it up how you like. I have a Cilo SLX that is built up dura ace & a Pinarello SLX that is built up Mostly nuovo record. Both are great bikes. Edge goes to what you like. I always have a sweet spot for Campagnolo
09-15-13 | 03:43 PM
#6
Thread Starter
Senior Member
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 966
Likes: 57
From: Toronto, Canada
Bikes: (shortlist) Cyclops, Marinoni, Mariposa, Air Firday, Pocket Rocket Pro, NWT, SLX Fuso, Claude Pottie (France) x3, Masi Team 3v, Lemond Zurich, Bianchi OS
I like Dura Ace. I like the positive Click-Click-Click! of old DA compared to the fluidity (mushiness?) of Campagnolo.
So, DA it will be.
Thanks
So, DA it will be.
Thanks
09-15-13 | 04:50 PM
#8
Bianchi Goddess
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 28,962
Likes: 4,228
From: Shady Pines Retirement Fort Wayne, In
Bikes: Too many to list here check my signature.
I am confused here. Is this Basso colored in the Team Lotto from some year? or are you confusing the Basso Loto (long O sound I believe) model with being a team replica?
These were nice looking frames back in the day I really wanted to try one of the MS Bassos.
Personally if it was mostly complete when you got it just build it with what you have on hand and make sure you like it
These were nice looking frames back in the day I really wanted to try one of the MS Bassos.
Personally if it was mostly complete when you got it just build it with what you have on hand and make sure you like it
__________________
“One morning you wake up, the girl is gone, the bikes are gone, all that's left behind is a pair of old tires and a tube of tubular glue, all squeezed out"
Sugar "Kane" Kowalczyk
“One morning you wake up, the girl is gone, the bikes are gone, all that's left behind is a pair of old tires and a tube of tubular glue, all squeezed out"
Sugar "Kane" Kowalczyk
09-15-13 | 04:59 PM
#9
CL Addict
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 1,096
Likes: 152
From: Evanston, IL
Bikes: '50s Leon Cattrysse - late 50s Raleigh Lenton Sports - '72 Canadian Tire Company Supercycle - '74 Raleigh International - '84 Centurion Turbo - '86 v. Herwerden (Chesini) - '87 Specialized Sirrus
Team lotto did not ride with Basso in the late 80s. It's a Basso di Loto from 1988. This one is set up with Campy Chorus DT 7 speed.
Edit: BG beat me to the answer. Looks like the Tommasini behind is partly set up with Chorus bits.
Edit: BG beat me to the answer. Looks like the Tommasini behind is partly set up with Chorus bits.
__________________
Last edited by b dub; 09-15-13 at 05:28 PM.
09-15-13 | 09:16 PM
#10
Thread Starter
Senior Member
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 966
Likes: 57
From: Toronto, Canada
Bikes: (shortlist) Cyclops, Marinoni, Mariposa, Air Firday, Pocket Rocket Pro, NWT, SLX Fuso, Claude Pottie (France) x3, Masi Team 3v, Lemond Zurich, Bianchi OS
you must be absolutely correct BianchiGirll (nice to see you again. It's been a while.)
what a dolt I am.
though now I am confused.
and I should do more research or be more knowledgeable before weighing in here.
My excuses.
Peter
what a dolt I am.
though now I am confused.
and I should do more research or be more knowledgeable before weighing in here.
My excuses.
Peter
09-15-13 | 09:55 PM
#11
Thread Starter
Senior Member
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 966
Likes: 57
From: Toronto, Canada
Bikes: (shortlist) Cyclops, Marinoni, Mariposa, Air Firday, Pocket Rocket Pro, NWT, SLX Fuso, Claude Pottie (France) x3, Masi Team 3v, Lemond Zurich, Bianchi OS
The Tommasini in the original photo has been refitted (from a crappy Mirage setup) to an 8S Athena triple. The triple not being very authentic I'll admit but handy nonetheless.
Peter
Peter
Last edited by pstock; 09-15-13 at 10:11 PM.
09-15-13 | 09:58 PM
#12
Thread Starter
Senior Member
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 966
Likes: 57
From: Toronto, Canada
Bikes: (shortlist) Cyclops, Marinoni, Mariposa, Air Firday, Pocket Rocket Pro, NWT, SLX Fuso, Claude Pottie (France) x3, Masi Team 3v, Lemond Zurich, Bianchi OS
so what the heck does "Fior di Loto" refer to?
I've found reference to a pastry shop called Fior di Loto
https://www.lineafiordiloto.it/it/
but I am hard pressed to believe that this is the inspiration for the frame.
I've found reference to a pastry shop called Fior di Loto
https://www.lineafiordiloto.it/it/
but I am hard pressed to believe that this is the inspiration for the frame.
09-16-13 | 02:12 PM
#13
Senior Member
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 256
Likes: 1
From: Ocala, Florida
Bikes: 74 Romic, 83 Basso, Lotto, 88 Condor, Prestige MTB, 12 Soma, Groove
Greetings T-Mar;
You are indeed correct as to the year of my Lotto, my wife bought me the frame during 1988 in Frankfurt, Germany with her first payday as a teacher. I suspect I'm suffering from CRS(can't remember s--t) lately. I added the parts: Zeus/Campagnolo as I could afford them. Thanks for the heads-up. I believe it's SPX tubing due to the large frame size. Take care T-Mar.
Carl in Ocala
You are indeed correct as to the year of my Lotto, my wife bought me the frame during 1988 in Frankfurt, Germany with her first payday as a teacher. I suspect I'm suffering from CRS(can't remember s--t) lately. I added the parts: Zeus/Campagnolo as I could afford them. Thanks for the heads-up. I believe it's SPX tubing due to the large frame size. Take care T-Mar.
Carl in Ocala
09-16-13 | 02:51 PM
#14
Full Member
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 322
Likes: 12
From: Ireland
so what the heck does "Fior di Loto" refer to?
I've found reference to a pastry shop called Fior di Loto
https://www.lineafiordiloto.it/it/
but I am hard pressed to believe that this is the inspiration for the frame.
I've found reference to a pastry shop called Fior di Loto
https://www.lineafiordiloto.it/it/
but I am hard pressed to believe that this is the inspiration for the frame.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Bjbusa
Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
29
01-28-16 10:25 AM
JaymeJayme
Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
3
11-23-15 07:16 PM
70s Benotto
Classic & Vintage
19
09-02-14 05:17 PM
JoeBro16
Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
4
05-24-10 10:42 AM
