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11-15-15, 06:33 AM
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There is currently to Torpado with Campy stuff on the Hartford CT Craigslist. In my size, too! If only I could sneak that in without my wife noticing!
11-15-15, 09:07 PM
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Here's a Torpado that belongs to a friend. I always admired this frame, along with the engraved (pantrographed?) chainring, stem and seatpost.
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Originally Posted by Primitive Don
Here's a Torpado that belongs to a friend. I always admired this frame, along with the engraved (pantrographed?) chainring, stem and seatpost.
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06-08-16, 12:55 PM
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Torresini product labeled as Capri brand.
Posted by member jamesdak.
Only photo:
From a CL listing. Item now sold.
Posted by member jamesdak.
Only photo:
From a CL listing. Item now sold.
06-10-16, 03:39 AM
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Here is my Torpado!
to be continued,,,,,
to be continued,,,,,
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06-10-16, 06:52 AM
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A 1971-2 Torpado in Legnano colour and rebranded as a Champion. Read more here if interested in the story:
https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vi...2-torpado.html
https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vi...olimpiade.html
https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vi...2-torpado.html
https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vi...olimpiade.html
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Originally Posted by styggno1
A 1971-2 Torpado in Legnano colour and rebranded as a Champion. Read more here if interested in the story...
Edit: The WAK prefix was assigned to bicycles imported by Age Kroll.
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Originally Posted by T-Mar
That looks like the Danish VIN system stamped on the seat tube. If so, based on the K-suffix, it dates to 1973.
Edit: The WAK prefix was assigned to bicycles imported by Age Kroll.
Edit: The WAK prefix was assigned to bicycles imported by Age Kroll.
To my knowledge Thord imported his bikes himself, at least in the beginning, but later perhaps it might have gone thru an agent and maybe that could have been a Danish company and Age Kroll. I have collected some pictures of Champion/Torpado: s and at least one more have what looks like a WAK number (but on the other side of the frame). My other Champion(/Legnano), that is much earlier, does not have anything like it number-wise. As I said - very interesting and I will check with Thords son if he knows something about this.
06-10-16, 09:37 AM
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Originally Posted by styggno1
Interesting. I googled a bit but did not find anything on Age Kroll. Could you point me in a direction for more info?
To my knowledge Thord imported his bikes himself, at least in the beginning, but later perhaps it might have gone thru an agent and maybe that could have been a Danish company and Age Kroll. I have collected some pictures of Champion/Torpado: s and at least one more have what looks like a WAK number (but on the other side of the frame). My other Champion(/Legnano), that is much earlier, does not have anything like it number-wise. As I said - very interesting and I will check with Thords son if he knows something about this.
To my knowledge Thord imported his bikes himself, at least in the beginning, but later perhaps it might have gone thru an agent and maybe that could have been a Danish company and Age Kroll. I have collected some pictures of Champion/Torpado: s and at least one more have what looks like a WAK number (but on the other side of the frame). My other Champion(/Legnano), that is much earlier, does not have anything like it number-wise. As I said - very interesting and I will check with Thords son if he knows something about this.
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06-10-16, 08:39 PM
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Originally Posted by campanelura
Here is my Torpado!
to be continued,,,,,
to be continued,,,,,
Mine no longer has the Torpado headset, it was badly brinelled. It now has a Stonglight headset.
06-10-16, 08:53 PM
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PS: It's a bummer when one goes back in a thread to find that the photos have been deleted... 
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I'm very grad to know that we have a near twins!
I wonder why this rare Torpado has been inported to Japan and how many thisi type of Torpado still survived in the world?
The hubs are Campa by the way.
I wonder why this rare Torpado has been inported to Japan and how many thisi type of Torpado still survived in the world?
The hubs are Campa by the way.
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This is how my latest Torpado build started...
and this is where the build is at now, except that the bicycle has been stripped of components for painting and the paint will be a nice powder blue. Just have to wait until Black Fly season passes...
I might even start the painting today if impatience strikes. First paint the head tube and lug windows white. The Harbor Blue for the rest of the bicycle, leaving heat tube lugs, fork and stays socks chromed. Might even do a little pin striping, if my eyes get better and my hands stop shaking (good luck with both of those).
and this is where the build is at now, except that the bicycle has been stripped of components for painting and the paint will be a nice powder blue. Just have to wait until Black Fly season passes...
I might even start the painting today if impatience strikes. First paint the head tube and lug windows white. The Harbor Blue for the rest of the bicycle, leaving heat tube lugs, fork and stays socks chromed. Might even do a little pin striping, if my eyes get better and my hands stop shaking (good luck with both of those).
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Torpado nuovo sprint from the 80ies
a neighbor came over a few month ago to show me a bike he wanted to sell
and he brought this..
it was standing in a garage for about 30 years.. he never used it
i never saw a black torpado
what you think about it?
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a neighbor came over a few month ago to show me a bike he wanted to sell
and he brought this..
it was standing in a garage for about 30 years.. he never used it
i never saw a black torpado
what you think about it?
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My size, maybe, or a bit big since I shortened my legs... Very nice.
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Originally Posted by Werner1
Torpado nuovo sprint from the 80ies
a neighbor came over a few month ago to show me a bike he wanted to sell
and he brought this..
it was standing in a garage for about 30 years.. he never used it
i never saw a black torpado
what you think about it?
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a neighbor came over a few month ago to show me a bike he wanted to sell
and he brought this..
it was standing in a garage for about 30 years.. he never used it
i never saw a black torpado
what you think about it?
[/IMG]otherwise the black is a mystery...havn't seen that in any of the old brochures
here is a link to the specs in the time range https://www.equusbicycle.com/bike/tor...obrochure3.pdf
Nuovo Sprint Specs • Columbus Aelle frame and fork •
Campagnolo drop-outs • Varese handlebar and stem •
Selle San Marco seatpost and saddle • Campagnolo Gran
Sport derailleurs • Campagnolo Shifters • Regina Oro
6-sp 13-23 freewheel • Regina chain • Ofmega Competition
crankset • Miche Superfast Pedals (with chrome moly
spindle) • Ofmega Gran Premio headset • Ambrosio 19
Extra 700 C rims • Michelin BIB TS 20 tires • A.C.I.
spokes • Miche hubs • Universal brakes
Color — Pearl Yellow • Weight — 22.5 lbs •
Size — 49cm - 63cm (every cm)
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07-12-16, 07:42 AM
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Well, i ride it (the last picture with the number was taken after a 222km ride through Lower Austria and the Cech republic) and i love it, ist a wonderful bike. But the colour (matt black) is untypical for the 80ies, i wanted to know if somone has heard something about "black" torpados?
02-09-17, 02:28 PM
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Just took Lola out for a nice 25 mile spin here on a glorious S Tx winter's day. Big chain ring, slammed down into smallest rear gear. This old girl can still fly.
02-09-17, 03:11 PM
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Originally Posted by LouB
Just took Lola out for a nice 25 mile spin here on a glorious S Tx winter's day. Big chain ring, slammed down into smallest rear gear. This old girl can still fly.
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02-09-17, 03:41 PM
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Originally Posted by juvela
Odd that she beareth so little resemblance to Anouk Aimee...
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Originally Posted by LouB
no Anouk is the avatar for this lovely long legged French lady!
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