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12-17-12, 11:02 PM
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12-18-12, 03:48 AM
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The rovigo is a a Columbus Brain leftover 30 years old. It was ordered by a racing team in Spain that closed down before taking delivery of the frames.
I found them in the basement, and I had the idea to offer them as a vintage frame.
I found them in the basement, and I had the idea to offer them as a vintage frame.
12-18-12, 06:33 AM
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new not aero wheels.
12-18-12, 08:25 AM
Throw the stick!!!!
I can't explain why but I really like those November frames. Rotate the crank a bit and line up the valve stems and I'll give you a hot. 
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12-18-12, 08:38 AM
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I hope it does not esplode.
12-18-12, 08:58 AM
Throw the stick!!!!
Hope you take better pictures for the sale ad.
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12-18-12, 09:01 AM
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I can overlook the stem and seatpost and appreciate the Roubaix for the overall package. Hot!
12-18-12, 09:06 AM
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12-18-12, 09:09 AM
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12-18-12, 09:25 AM
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Not sure if mostly stock bikes are allowed but here is mine
12-18-12, 09:48 AM
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Other than the stem definitely HOT! I know in the real world it probably fits best with the stem the way it is. However, in the hot or not thread what fits doesn't matter, it's all about looks. FLIP IT!!!!! 
The only other thing I don't like is the seatpost. The white stripes on it take away from the overall appearance.
The only other thing I don't like is the seatpost. The white stripes on it take away from the overall appearance.
12-18-12, 05:25 PM
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12-18-12, 06:28 PM
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12-18-12, 06:56 PM
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most colored tires look stupid to me. I used to think they were cool as hell, but now I just think they make a bike look cheap MOST of the time. I have seen a couple bikes that surprised me though and looked good. The red tires on this bike could pull it off, but I think it would make the bike look less classic and more on the "cheap" side. thats just my personal opinion.
12-18-12, 08:11 PM
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I would have gone with the 55 if available and run a setback post and longer stem. Not a whole lot of seatpost showing there and the stem looks like 80 or 90mm. You could get to a pretty similar position with your bars running a stem with less drop and a shorter spacer stack which would look better and also stiffen up the front end. Play around with the "compare" feature of this and see what you come up with.
https://www.brightspoke.com/t/bike-stem-calculator.html
12-18-12, 09:56 PM
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The wheel decals are really distracting on this one. I would remove them.
I would have gone with the 55 if available and run a setback post and longer stem. Not a whole lot of seatpost showing there and the stem looks like 80 or 90mm. You could get to a pretty similar position with your bars running a stem with less drop and a shorter spacer stack which would look better and also stiffen up the front end. Play around with the "compare" feature of this and see what you come up with.
https://www.brightspoke.com/t/bike-stem-calculator.html
I would have gone with the 55 if available and run a setback post and longer stem. Not a whole lot of seatpost showing there and the stem looks like 80 or 90mm. You could get to a pretty similar position with your bars running a stem with less drop and a shorter spacer stack which would look better and also stiffen up the front end. Play around with the "compare" feature of this and see what you come up with.
https://www.brightspoke.com/t/bike-stem-calculator.html
55cm wasn't available. I think I'm going to nudge the seatpost up a little more before my next ride. I'm still getting the fit dialled in. I have a proper bike fit session in a week's time so I'll get it perfect then.
As for the stem, I just really, really hate the aesthetics of stems with rise on frames with horizontal top tubes. I'm thinking I'll probably switch to compact drops soon since I have smallish hands and I'm not keen on these current bars, so when I've made that change and gone through the fit session I should be able to tidy up the steerer a little.
12-18-12, 09:57 PM
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That Bianchi is sensational. Wear out the yellow and then move on to a new color.
The all black thing was passe long ago. Reminds me of Hotblack Desiato or maybe a turd.
The all black thing was passe long ago. Reminds me of Hotblack Desiato or maybe a turd.
12-18-12, 10:22 PM
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I think the tires are too much. Everything else...Hot! About time someone posted a build that isn't red, black, or carbon.
