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Torelli Express?
Just bought a Torelli Express frame. Columbus tubing and Carve CF seat stays. Think I got a steal at $375.00 plus $15.00 shipping. I've searched around for reviews and comments about this frame but come up with very little. Anybody ride one?
I'm also looking for advice on build components. I've got a Columbus Muscle fork to install and I think I will need an integrated headset. Probably go with a mix of Ultegra and DA on the drive train. Which headset would you suggest? Thanks for any information and ideas. |
Can't go wrong with a Torelli,
King or DA headset, your choice. |
Unless the Torelli head tube is for integrated, you won't be able to use an integrated headset, in which case something like a King nothreadset would be an option. Iirc, Torelli usually use non-integrated headsets, but I could have it all wrong.
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Originally Posted by acorn_user
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Unless the Torelli head tube is for integrated, you won't be able to use an integrated headset, in which case something like a King nothreadset would be an option. Iirc, Torelli usually use non-integrated headsets, but I could have it all wrong.
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maybe it is time to give SRAM a try. Perhaps Rival on the cheap or maybe some Red?
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Originally Posted by jonestr
(Post 8279324)
maybe it is time to give SRAM a try. Perhaps Rival on the cheap or maybe some Red?
Thanks for the ideas. I'm off the eBay to hunt up used Force components! |
Just use 09 Centaur. It's supposed to be really nice and it's cheaper than Rival.
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I will be really surprised if it is an integrated headset, but please let us know. What did you go with for paint? I love the paint/decal job they did on my Corsa Pista frame.
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^^^ I went with the only color available, RED. The shop only had a single frame left. I'm OK with red, though I usually like understated, conservative color schemes. On the integrated headset question, I did find a few more pics of Expresses online and I can't tell whether it's integrated or not. Have to wait until it arrives.
All my other bikes are hiding in dark corners as I have been eyeing a number of them for parts to steal for the new build. My Masi may give up its Easton EA90 SLX wheels and a Raleigh Super Course, sitting on my work stand being built up, is toast as it will lose its Ultegra crank, brakes and derailleurs. Come on UPS! Yeah, I know, I have bike lust issues. |
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