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Forum: Classic & Vintage

01-18-21, 01:57 PM

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Posted By canyoneagle

I’ve been able to get a handful of rides on the...

I’ve been able to get a handful of rides on the bike in the past week, and am very happy with how it rides.

The ride quality is sublime - smooth, stable and very comfortable. I’m hooked!
There...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

01-15-21, 09:24 PM

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Canyoneagle’s new ride

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Posted By canyoneagle

New pic

New photo session, after taking photos for the Mondonico Torelli once I got it was not a good fit. Soon to be listed here.

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Forum: Classic & Vintage

01-07-21, 06:01 PM

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Posted By canyoneagle

I did a short test ride today and dialed things...

I did a short test ride today and dialed things in. The bike rides beautifully.
I am a big fan of waxed chains.
The bike is amazingly smooth. I look forward to many miles to come.
...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

01-06-21, 07:53 AM

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Canyoneagle’s new ride

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Posted By canyoneagle

Thanks!!! I hope to get it out for a ride...

Thanks!!!
I hope to get it out for a ride today.
my short dial-in test ride before sunset was encouraging. Super smooth.

Forum: Classic & Vintage

01-05-21, 09:16 PM

Replies: 22

Canyoneagle’s new ride

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Posted By canyoneagle

Done

Build complete.
Initial dial-in ride felt really good.

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Forum: Classic & Vintage

01-05-21, 10:34 AM

Replies: 22

Canyoneagle’s new ride

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Posted By canyoneagle

I definitely relate to your challenges in finding...

I definitely relate to your challenges in finding the right fit.

For years I have wanted to build a bike with the Rivendell / French / Herse fit philosophy, and I think I will need to go the...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

01-04-21, 05:43 PM

Replies: 22

Canyoneagle’s new ride

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Posted By canyoneagle

Quick update... I'm taking things in a...

Quick update...
I'm taking things in a different direction. As much as I wanted to make the Torelli work for me, I feel it is just not a good fit for my body.

This has been my challenge since day...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

12-20-20, 11:31 AM

Replies: 22

Canyoneagle’s new ride

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Posted By canyoneagle

I admired the several Torellis that I’ve seen...

I admired the several Torellis that I’ve seen through the years, mot knowing much about the brand, but seeing the quality in what I was looking at.

This one popped up on eBay, and I did the...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

12-20-20, 12:09 AM

Replies: 22

Canyoneagle’s new ride

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Posted By canyoneagle

thanks! The Volvo is really nice. I bought it...

thanks! The Volvo is really nice. I bought it from a man in Canada who spent 35 years restoring it. I have since completely redone the interior, but it is a work in progress.

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Forum: Classic & Vintage

12-19-20, 09:10 PM

Replies: 22

Canyoneagle’s new ride

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Posted By canyoneagle

yup. to me, Mondonico is Mondonico.... a rose...

yup.
to me, Mondonico is Mondonico.... a rose by any other name, and so forth. 😎

Forum: Classic & Vintage

12-19-20, 08:52 PM

Replies: 22

Canyoneagle’s new ride

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Posted By canyoneagle

thanks!!! I look forward to riding it. I’ve...

thanks!!!
I look forward to riding it.
I’ve developed a love for EL-OS through the years, starting with my Tommasini Tecno, then my Zullo.

Amazing tubing.
I feel humbled to be building up a...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

12-19-20, 08:47 PM

Replies: 22

Canyoneagle’s new ride

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Posted By canyoneagle

You’ll also notice my c&v car, a 1970 Volvo 1800....

You’ll also notice my c&v car, a 1970 Volvo 1800.

That’s how I roll.

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Forum: Classic & Vintage

12-19-20, 08:32 PM

Replies: 22

Canyoneagle’s new ride

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Posted By canyoneagle

Canyoneagle’s new ride

I’ve recently acquired a hardly used Torelli Nitro Express, circa 1998.
The frameset was made by Mondonico in Columbus EL-OS, my favorite tubing, and is stunning.
I have checked and verified that...

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