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Old 01-30-09 | 08:30 PM
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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?
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Old 01-30-09 | 08:47 PM
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Can't go wrong with a Torelli,

King or DA headset, your choice.

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Old 01-30-09 | 09:46 PM
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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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Old 01-30-09 | 09:52 PM
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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.
I thought the same but the shop owner said it was integrated. The online pics I have seen don't look like integrated head tubes. Reckon I'll wait until it arrives and take it from there. I've got a Chris King No-Thread I can use if it will fit. Kind of feel guilty not putting Campy parts on it but I'm sort of sold on Ultegra as a standard for my builds. I'm psyched! I don't need another bike but that's never stopped me before.
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Old 01-30-09 | 10:22 PM
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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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Old 01-31-09 | 06:57 AM
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maybe it is time to give SRAM a try. Perhaps Rival on the cheap or maybe some Red?
Why must you taunt me thus? I've had the same thoughts. I've got a Campy Record Colnago and a number of DA and Ultegra bikes, but no SRAM. I'm tempted. Being a pretentious fop, as I am, I can't envision anything less than Force. Unless the gruppo fairy visits, and leaves components under my pillow, I can't see that happening given the money situation. There is always that retirement account.
Thanks for the ideas. I'm off the eBay to hunt up used Force components!
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Old 01-31-09 | 10:37 AM
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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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Old 01-31-09 | 11:28 AM
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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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